Contents of application form.
Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 12-4-8
in effectSec. 12-4-8. - Contents of application form.
The application for a special events permit shall provide the following information:
(1) All events:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant/sponsor and an alternate contact person;
b. If the event is proposed to be sponsored by an organization, the name, address, and telephone number of that organization, the authorized head of the organization, and the name, address and telephone numbers of the organization's agent and/or officers; and if requested by the event coordinator, written authorization to apply for the special events permit by an officer of the organization;
c. Name, address, and telephone number of the person who will be present and in charge of the event on the day the event is to be held;
d. Exact location and area of the premises on which the assembly is planned and a full description of the proposed activity;
e. Exact location and area of the lands to be used for parking and uses incidental to the activity and/or assembly;
f. Type of event and purpose of the event;
g. Dates, hours and time span during which the assembly is to be conducted;
h. An estimate of the minimum and maximum number of attendants, vendors, and other persons expected to attend the assembly, together with detailed information supporting such estimate;
i. Type and estimated number of vehicles, animals, and structures that will be used at the event;
j. Description and location(s) of any sound amplification equipment that will be used at the event;
k. Whether any food or beverages, including alcoholic beverage, or merchandise will be sold at the event, including any applications for sub-vendors;
l. During the event, if concerts, shows, contests, or other activities are advertised;
1. The date(s) and times of the promoted activity;
2. The location of the activity;
3. The name of all performer(s) or entertainer(s);
4. The name and contact information of the person or entity who is promoting the event or concert;
5. The number of tickets sold for the promoted event or concert;
6. The security plan for the promoted event or concert, which must include the number of private security personnel to be utilized at the event or concert, and any approved request(s) for BPD off-duty police.
The written notification required pursuant to this subsection must be remitted to the event coordinator within the specified tier time frame prior to the promoted event or concert.
m. Each application for permit shall be accompanied by a detailed explanation, including drawings and diagrams where applicable, of the prospective plan of the permittee to provide for the following:
1. Food and water supply and facilities;
2. Health and sanitation facilities;
3. Medical facilities and services including emergency services and equipment;
4. Vehicle access and parking facilities. If the proposed public assembly is expected to require additional parking than can be provided at the location of the assembly, then the applicant must submit plans showing where additional parking will be provided and a letter and/or contract from the owners of the property granting approval for such use;
5. Illumination facilities;
6. Communication facilities;
7. Noise control and abatement;
8. Facilities for cleanup and waste disposal;
9. Insurance;
(2) In addition to the above information, the following additional information is required for parades, races, and other events occurring along a route.
a. The assembly point for the event, the time at which units of the parade or other event will begin to assemble;
b. The route to be traveled;
c. Whether the parade or other event will occupy all or only a portion of the streets proposed to be traversed;
d. The intervals of space to be maintained between units of a parade or other event;
e. The number, type and size of floats;
f. Material and maximum size of any signs and banners to be carried along the route;
g. Any rules or regulations developed by the organizers that apply to the event.
(3) Any supplemental information, which the special events committee or special events coordinator shall find reasonably necessary, under the particular circumstances of the special event application, to determine whether to approve, conditionally approve or deny a special event permit.
(4) Statement of understanding. All applications must certify they understand the grant of any permit under this article shall not be deemed waiver on the part of the city of the terms of any other ordinance or policies of the city.
(Ord. No. 2532, § 1, 10-24-23; Ord. No. 2543, § 1, 2-27-24; Ord. No. 2561, § 1, 8-6-24)
Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH12LIBURE_ARTIVSPEVOR_S12-4-8COAPFOFetched: 11/1/2026