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Introduction
2 Denver Event Support
3 & 4 Guide Contents
5 Department Guide
6 Event Calendar
7 Event Information Sheet
8 Contacts - City Departments
9 Contacts - Mayor & City Council
10 Timeline for Applications
11 & 12 Checklist Event Development
13 Event Feedback
14 New for 2012
15 Not for Profit Involvement
16 Community Communication
Environmental Health [EH]
EH-1 Overview - Outdoor Food Vending - Coordinating Food Vendor Participation - Flow Chart
EH-2 Commonly Asked Questions
EH-3 Quick Tips
EH-4 Checklist for Event Coordinators - Planning the Event
EH-5 Temporary Restaurant Application for License Approval
EH-6 Commissary Information (Affidavit of Commissary)
EH-7 Food Establishment Guidelines
EH-8 Noise Enforcement
Public Works [PW]
PW-1 Overview - Public Works Permit Operations - Departments within Public Works
PW-2 Street Closure & Right of Way
PW-3 Special Event & Filming Permit Request
PW-3a Example of a Traffic Control Plan
PW-3b Example of a Certificate of Insurance
PW-4 Meter Bagging
PW-5 Parking Meter Permit Request
PW-5a Credit Card Authorization Form
PW-6 Wastewater Management
PW-6a Vendor Booth Setup Checklist
PW-6b Example, Vendor Booth Setup
Development Services [DS]
DS-1 Overview
DS-2 Policy Regarding Outdoor Stages
DS-3 Policy Regarding Special Occupancy Building
Excise & License [EL]
EL-1 Overview - Available Permits
EL-2 Special Event Liquor Permit, Cabaret Permits
EL-2a Flow Chart
EL-3 Special Event Liquor Permit
EL-3a Example Site Plan
EL-4 Special Event Cabaret Permit
EL-5 Temporary Retail Food License
EL-6 Other Event Licenses: Temporary Amusement - Body Art
Parks & Recreation [PR]
PR-1 Overview-ApplicationProcess-Park Fees-Payment Procedures
PR-3 Event Parks & Fees
PR-4 Admission Based Events
PR-5 Facility Use Permit Application & Information
PR-6 Mobile Stage/Wagon Rental Application
PR-7 Site Development
PR-8 General Information
Tax [TX]
TX-2 Denver City Tax - Application & Tax Return
TX-3 Colorado State Tax
Safety [SA]
SA-1 Overview: Denver Police Dept. (DPD)
SA-2 Special Event Permit Application(DPD)
SA-3 Parade Permit Application(DPD)
SA-4 Overview: Denver Fire Dept. (DFD)
SA-5 Tents & Canopies (DFD)
SA-6 Special Events Permit (DFD)
SA-7 Float Requirements (DFD)
SA-8 Fees (DFD)
Denver Water
RTD
Recyling
Banners on the Street
Bingos & Raffles
Block Parties