Special Event permit requirements.
Columbus City Codes § 923.03
in effect923.03 - Special Event permit requirements.
(A) No person shall use any public street or bring about a Street Closure or Rolling Closure for the purpose of holding a Special Event without first applying for and obtaining a permit from the Department.
(B) No person shall bring about a Street Closure or Rolling Closure for the purpose of holding a Special Event without first closing the public street by the use of traffic barricades meeting the standards set forth by the Director of the Department of Public Service, or their designee.
(C) No permit shall be issued by the Department for a Special Event requiring a Street Closure or Rolling Closure without first obtaining the documented approval of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Public Service.
(D) No Special Event permit shall be issued for more than five (5) consecutive days without prior, written permission from the Director.
(E) No Special Event permit shall be issued allowing for conduct between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. without prior, written permission from the Director.
(F) In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, Special Events taking place in city parks, and/or on waterways must adhere to the laws set forth in City Code Chapters 919 and 921 and Section 2323.54, as applicable.
(Ord. No. 3201-2023, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-2024)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9STPAPUPRCO_CH923SPEVPE_923.03SPEVPEREFetched: 10/27/2026