A Special Event Permit is required when you are planning an event involving and/or to be held on city streets.

Special Event Encroachment Regulations

THE APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS ARE MET AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WILL RESULT IN THE DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND POSSIBLE ENFORCEMENT ACTION BEING TAKEN AS OUTLINED BY THE CITY OF NOBLESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES.

1. Encroachment permits are required for any obstruction, use, or activity within a public right-of-way or city easement.
2. The undersigned shall notify the Designated Department(s) a minimum of 14 days prior to the time the activity is to take place in order to assure the existence of available resources.
3. In cases where the activities authorized by the permit will interfere with traffic flow on streets, the application will be assessed by the Noblesville Police Department, Noblesville Fire Department, and the Noblesville Street Department to determine number of necessary City personnel and/or equipment and a fee will be assigned based on number of persons/equipment and the total number of hours for the event.
4. The applicant shall hold harmless and indemnify the City of Noblesville from, for and against any claim of any person in tort, contract, or otherwise arising out of the act or omissions of the applicant, their agents, representatives, participants, etc.
5. Any applications for encroachments under this section must include a site plan that details specifically the number and location of encroachments. Site plans should also include identification of uses on each section of their location or route.
6. All applications must be approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety and may be subject to conditions set out by the Board, and are not eligible for an administrative approval.
7. All applicants shall be required to submit to the Designated Department proof of insurance for general liability within the (10) business days that states that the City of Noblesville, Indiana is listed as an additional co-insured. The minimum insurance requirement shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence, $300,000 per person, and $50,000 for legal unless the Board of Public Works and Safety decides to reduce or increase the amounts.