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Special Activity, Event, & Film Permits |
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Pursuant to the Oakland Municipal Code, permits are required for various events conducted in the City of Oakland. The permitting process was designed to inform the Police Department of various events occurring in the City, and provide ample opportunity to assess the impact of such events on public safety. The permitting process has been revised to make it easier for applicants to obtain information and apply for the required permits. For example, if you wish to hold an event in a City of Oakland park, you may simply contact the Park Director or the Central Reservations Unit of the Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Agency for assistance. The Parks' representative often will contact the Special Events Unit of the Police Department or other City agency if additional permits are required. In some instances, it may be necessary for the applicant to contact the Special Events Unit directly. Presented below is information pertaining to various City agencies that issue special activity and event permits in the City of Oakland. If you have any questions pertaining to special activity, special event, or filming permits, you may contact the offices listed below.
Special Activity Permits The Special Activity Unit of the Office of the City Administrator issues permits for special activities in the City of Oakland. Special activities include carnivals, bingo games, cabarets, charitable solicitations, electronic/mechanical games, massage establishments, massage therapists, sound amplification equipment for events not held in City parks, and certain secondhand dealers. A permit application and additional information may be obtained in person, by telephone, via facsimile or e-mail as follows: Office of the City Administrator
Special Event Permits Special event permits are issued by the Special Event Unit of the Oakland Police Department. Special events include dances, parades, concerts, or any events open to the public where 50 or more persons are in attendance. Special events include profit and non-profit events, and events that require street closures. Applications for special event permits should be filed at least 30 days in advance of such events. The Special Events Unit will review applications and assess the impact on public safety, including traffic and surrounding commercial or residential tenants. If public safety or traffic impacts are found, off-duty police officers are assigned to monitor such events and the applicant is assessed the cost of such officers. Additionally, the applicant must provide proof of liability insurance for the proposed event. An application and further information may be obtained by contacting the Special Events Unit as follows: Special Events Unit
Events in City of Oakland Parks Events that are held at City parks and facilities must also be approved by the Office of Parks Recreation. This department will issue a park use permit and approve the use of sound amplification equipment for any event held in a City of Oakland park. You may contact the Director at the City park where you would like to hold your event for an application and availability information. For additional information, please contact the following unit of the Office of Parks and Recreation at: Central Reservations
A film permit is required for all filming conducted in the City of Oakland, including videos and short-term film projects. For information pertaining to filming permits, please contact Filming Coordinator as follows: Amy Zins
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