Which county process applies depends on the site. Recreation and Parks schedules Board of Education indoor and outdoor facilities under a joint use agreement, and rental programs submit the county Special Event Form with a liability insurance certificate naming the county as additional insured. County parks and sports fields follow the Recreation and Parks permit process instead of the special event permit, and park pavilions are booked online through ActiveNet. Other public events fall under the Inspections and Permits Licensing Division.
- Special event applications are accepted from one year down to 90 days before the event.
- Fire and EMS requests go through the Fire Department's Special Events Section, not individual stations.
- Temporary tents can need their own permits plus associated trade permits.
Arts in the Park has run in spring, August, September and October in different years, so confirm the current date with the Chesapeake Arts Center before planning around it.
Permit office: Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Licensing Division
County office: Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits (through the Land Use Navigator System) and the County Office of the Fire Marshal; aacounty.org
County health: Anne Arundel County Department of Health (Environmental Health). Role for portable restrooms, gray water and temporary food service was not verified from official pages in this research; confirm with the department.
Permit rules and event dates change, so confirm current requirements with the office before you order. Water and power hookups are confirmed in your quote. For federal and state basics (OSHA, ADA, wastewater) read the Maryland rules guide.