Events are a big part of our community. Whether the event is for the entire community, neighborhood, employees, family, or whatever the case might be, we want to help you facilitate those events in the safest and most efficient way possible. In many cases, City approval is not necessary.
City approval will be required if the following circumstances apply to your proposal: If you are requesting dedicated staff to make your event possible (traffic control, police, EMS, Public Works staff, etc.) or if you are requesting the exclusive use of city-owned property during your event (city parks, pavilions, city facilities etc.). This would also include any city-owned streets, sidewalks, bike paths or trails if it is anticipated that the proposed event may alter or negatively affect the natural flow of auto traffic, pedestrian travel, or parking.
Be aware that the City of Orem does not issue physical event permits. The submission of this event proposal simply makes us aware of your proposal and does not guarantee approval, nor does it give the applicant or their affiliates authority to carry out or participate in activities that conflict with established City codes and ordinances. If the applicants or their affiliates choose to engage in these types of activities or behaviors–including those that were not disclosed in this application–the applicant will assume full responsibility for any consequences, citations, damage, injury, complaints, and/or claims that may come as a result of these actions.
Please take a minute to briefly tell us about your event proposal, then we can work with you to see if the City needs additional information or if we have any further expectations of you.