Expressive Activity
Expressive Activity
The City of Carlsbad wants to ensure our community is a place where free expression and association are encouraged, and the process to use city property for this purpose is clear and easy to follow. Prior to presenting the new permit process to the City Council for consideration, city staff would like feedback from the public. Please read about the proposed new process below, then tell us what you think.
Background
Required Notice
Insurance
Fees
The city would waive all fees associated with obtaining permit and any costs for police and emergency services needed to support the activity. The applicant would be responsible for purchasing insurance coverage for the event.
At a Glance
|
Today |
Proposed |
Size of group requiring a permit |
50 or more |
75 or more |
Permit exception for news within past 48 hours |
Yes |
No |
Permit application due |
90 days in advance |
2 days in advance |
Ability to waive permit deadline |
Yes |
Yes |
Insurance required with permit |
Yes |
Yes |
Applicant must obtain own insurance |
Yes |
Yes |
Park use fee charged |
Yes |
No |
Applicant to reimburse city for police and fire response costs |
Yes |
No |
Neighbor notification required |
Yes |
No |
Applicant agrees to pay for any loss to the city resulting from the expressive activity |
Yes |
No |