Revocation and suspension of permit.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 25-166
in effectSec. 25-166. - Revocation and suspension of permit.
(a) An outdoor music event permit may be revoked or suspended if the MOSE director determines that:
(1) A violation of any condition of the permit exists, including failure to obtain approval of any event control plan, failure to implement any such approved plan according to its terms, or if the event exceeds the maximum attendance listed in the approved permit application;
(2) The outdoor music event poses an immediate threat to public health or safety;
(3) The outdoor music event organizer has failed to obtain any other permit required by this Code or other applicable law;
(4) The permit was issued in error or contrary to law;
(5) There are two or more violations of section 25-169(b) associated with one outdoor music event; or
(6) A responsible party as defined in section 25-168(a)(3) has an outstanding balance for Emergency Response Costs for a prior event, pursuant to section 25-168.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, notice of revocation or suspension shall be in writing, shall set forth the specific reasons for the revocation or suspension, and shall be provided to the music event organizer.
(c) When there is an imminent threat to health or safety, e.g., severe weather, bomb threat/terrorist threat, imminent health concerns, fire, or blocked exits, that requires immediate revocation or suspension of a permit, the MOSE director is authorized to notify the outdoor event organizer verbally of such revocation or suspension. Such verbal notification shall be followed by a written notification from the MOSE director within 24 hours. This provision shall not in any way diminish the authority of public safety authorities to preserve public safety and enforce all applicable laws during an outdoor music event.
(d) The appeal of a revocation shall be handled in the same manner and under the same time requirements as the denial of a permit.
(e) If an outdoor music event permit is suspended on the day of the event, the MOSE director may either:
(1) Revoke the permit pursuant to section 25-167(a) if the MOSE director determines the violation or threat continues or cannot be fully addressed by the outdoor music event organizer in an adequate timeframe to ensure public health and safety; or
(2) Reinstate the permit and the outdoor music event may continue as planned if the immediate threat or violation is properly addressed and resolved.
(Ord. No. 2022-958, § 5, 12-7-2022)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH25SPEV_ARTVOUMUEVPRPREN_S25-166RESUPEFetched: 10/26/2026