Special Events Permits

In order to launch a model rocket in San Bernardino County, you must first obtain permission from the property owner, even on public land. For example, if you’re looking at a local park for your launch site, you will need to contact your local parks and recreation office to receive permission.  Once you have permission from the property owner you must complete a Model Rocket Launch Authorization Form.

Applications must be submitted for review and approval at least 30 days prior to the event. In addition, commercial filming and photography must be submitted to the Inland Empire Film Commission by calling 909-888-9011.

A complete application for a Special Event Permit will include the following:

• Event Description
• Event Site Plan
• Certificate of Insurance and landowner’s permission in writing.
• Payment of appropriate fees

Please see the check list forms below for guidance on the information required.

Application Form/Cover Sheet must include the following:

• Name of The Event
• Date(s) of The Event
• Set up and move-out dates
• Details of all the activities to occur at the event
• Estimated number of workers at any one time
• Estimated number of persons to be in attendance at any one time
• Event representative contact information – name, address, phone number(s)
• Site representative contact information – name, address, phone number(s)

Note: This would include contacts for any other individual(s) that can provide detailed information about set-up and operation of the event.

The event site plan must include the following:

• Detailed physical layout of the event to include exhibit/booth floor plans
• Layout of all equipment, i.e. power sources, LPG storage, generators, fencing, etc.
• Food & vendor booths and consumption areas
• Tent & canopy locations, with dimensions
• Size and location of stage(s) or other performing area including circus ring, etc.
• First-aid location
• Vendor and public parking areas
• Fire protection equipment (fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, hose stations, fire alarm pull stations, etc.)
• Fire access roads and markings
• Evacuation points, exits and exit access points
• Street closures (including number of lanes to be closed) the direction of travel of any parade, race, run or walk; and all other proposed event activities

To submit a special event application please visit ezop.sbcounty.gov. For questions about special events please contact our office.

Plans must be approved and permit issued prior to conducting any event. Any modifications to the event that affect Fire Department requirements shall have prior written approval. A copy of the approved plans and permit shall be onsite during the event.

Prior to approval and issuance of permit, fees for the estimated cost of fire suppression equipment, firefighting personnel, or fire safety officer standby time shall be paid by the applicant. Any additional costs incurred by the department during the event shall be billed to the applicant upon conclusion of the event. Any pre- payment for services not necessary or not provided will be refunded to the applicant.

Prior to approval and issuance of permit, the applicant shall furnish proof of liability insurance, naming the County of San Bernardino and its employees as additional insured on the policy. For information on this requirement, see Important Documents below.