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Event Permit Instructions

Special Event Permits are required for parades, fairs, festivals, benefits/fundraisers, exhibits, carnivals, public dancing/shows, block parties, and public amusement. This shall not include events held on a homeowner’s residential property.

Deadline for Submission:
30 days prior to the event, however, some events require additional permits that may take up to 6 weeks to obtain. Please plan and submit accordingly.

Permits and Requirements:
Additional permits and insurance certificates may be required for some events. Examples of permits may include, but are not limited to, health and fire permits for serving, providing &/preparing food/beverages/alcohol; gaming permits for hosting raffles, etc. Please allow additional time for permit processing.

Fees:
Fees may be required for additional permits (Police, Fire, Facility Rentals, Health, Clerk, etc.) You will be notified should you be required to submit any fees.

Noise Ordinance:
Excessive noise is prohibited. Please see Hamilton Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 311, NOISE.

For any specific questions pertaining to additional permit requirements, please contact the following departments:

Health Department – 609-890-3828
Food & beverage permits & licenses
Fire Prevention – 609-890-6927
Cooking, fireworks, tents, events >150 people
Police Department – 609-581-4135
Events >150 people, traffic control/road closures
Clerk’s Office – 609-890-3622
Gaming, raffles, bingo, fundraising permits
Recreation Department – 609-890-4028
Availability of pavilion rentals, field/light rentals

FEES:

Food License – $75 per event / $125 annual
Paid directly to Health Dept.
Fire Permit – $54 per permit
Paid directly to Fire Prevention
Athletic Field Rental – $150 per day
Paid directly to Recreation
Athletic Field Rental with lights – $350 per day
Paid directly to Recreation
Pavilion Rental (Kuser Park or Veterans Park)
- $150 Hamilton Residents
- $250 Non-Hamilton Residents
  Paid directly to Recreation
Raffles/Gaming permits – Please contact Clerk’s Office for additional details
Police, Security, Traffic – Please contact Police Services for more information
Port-a-pots & rental equipment – Provided at renter’s expense
Alcohol Permits – Apply here

Property Owner Details

Non Profit Federal ID #

If the applicant or host organization is not the property owner of record, you must submit permission from the owner granting use of the property for the event as described in this application. Complete and attach an Agent Form or written permission to this application.

Applicant Same as Owner?

Alternate Contact Details

Is the host organization a
not-for-profit (501C) entity?

Set up Time (If Different than Start Time)

Have you hosted similar events in the past?

Event Description(Please list event dates if multiple dates required)

Please list any specific event requests (labor, rental equipment, facility/light access)

Parking (Where will attendee park?)

Set-up Date (If Different than Start Date)

Is this Private or Public Event?

Will there be music with amplification or other loud noise?

Activities & Entertainment

Will you need access to or closure of any public roads?

Will there be any open flame?

Will tickets be sold for entrance to the event?

Will there be Fireworks?

Will you need and be providing portable restroom facilities?

Equipment, Facilities & Access

Will prepackaged food or beverages be served?

Have Police, Fire, EMS been notified about your event date?

What signs and/or banners will be used to advertise your event?

Will alcohol be consumed, served or sold?

Will there be any amusement or carnival rides, bounce houses, games, or wheels?

Will you be conducting any games of chance? (raffle, 50/50, duck race, bingo, etc.)

Will you need light towers or field lights?

Will food be provided by a food truck?

Do you have a trash removal plan?

Will your event be advertised on social media?

Will food or beverages be sold or provided?

Will tents be utilized?

Will food or beverages be prepared onsite?

Will you need access to electricity provided by the Township?

Have you provided written or verbal notification to residents and/or local businesses about your event?

Do you have any liability insurance for this event?

Advertising & Notifications

Have you attached the fire permit?

Have you attached the Certificate of Liability, and if applicable, the fire permit and inspection copies?

If a document is requested in more than one section, please mark “Yes” in each applicable section. However, the document only needs to be attached once in the attachment section.

Have you attached the Health & Fire permit and inspection documents?

Have you attached the gaming permit?

Have you attached the health inspection, food license, and fire permit?

Have you attached the liability insurance certificate?

Have you attached copies of the signs and/or banners that will be used to advertise your event?

For Activities & Entertainment

Have you attached the inspection and food license required by the Health Department?

For Food & Beverages

For Equipment, Facilities & Access

Have you attached copies of the social media advertisements for your event?

For Advertising & Notifications

Have you attached the state permit issued by the State of New Jersey?

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Sign With Hand

The undersigned agrees to comply with all local, county, state and federal orders and regulations applicable to this license, and is responsible for obtaining any and all additional required approvals, permits, and licenses.

Licenses are not transferable to new owners or new locations.

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