I want to host a performance/cultural event(s) at my public space

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1	I want to host a performance/cultural event(s) at my public space
2		Agency	Analog	Digital Process
3	Step 1	—	—	—	Identify the type of public space — is it a plaza (associated with DOT Plaza Program), sidewalk, roadway/street?
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5	Step 2	SAPO			Apply for event permit with SAPO
6					If plaza...	If sidewalk...	If roadway/street...
7					Plaza Event (Small, medium, large - depending on share of plaza space being occupied for event)	Street event permit (small or medium - depending on size of event and impact on pedestrian/vehicular traffic)	Street event permit (small, medium, large - depending on size of event, impact on pedestrian/vehicular traffic, and street closure needs)
8				Event Size Parameters	Large Plaza Events are events that use over 50% of a pedestrian plaza's square footage with an expected attendance between 50% to 100% of the pedestrian plaza's capacity. These events can be held with or without amplified sound. Medium Plaza Events are events that use between 25% and 50% of the pedestrian plaza's square footage with an expected attendance between 25% and 50% of the pedestrian plaza's capacity. These events can be held with or without amplified sound Small Plaza Events are events that use less than 25% of the pedestrian plaza's square footage with an expected attendance of less than 25% of the pedestrian plaza's capacity. These events can be held with or without amplified sound.	Small: If activities occur for a short period of time with low or minimum impact on pedestrian or vehicular traffic and requires little coordination between SAPO, the Executive Director of the Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management, the Police Department and the Applicant. A Street Event, small includes, but is not limited to: use of the curb lane or sidewalk for placement of promotional materials, red carpet, tent(s) or display of a vehicle; or a Commercial/Promotional event. Medium: If it is a commercial/promotional event or a charitable event that impacts pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and requires significant set up on a sidewalk and curb lane or includes an obstruction such as a tent, canopy, stage platform, bleacher, reviewing stand, outdoor bandstand or similar structure that may require a Department of Building permit. It may also require coordination between SAPO and City agency staff, including the Police Department, Department of Transportation and the Executive Director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management. Large: If it is a commercial/promotional event or a charitable event that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic; includes the full street closure of one block; requires significant set-up including, but not limited to, erection of structures that may require a Department of Building permit. It may also require coordination between SAPO and City agency staff, including the Police Department, Department of Transportation, Fire Department and the Executive Director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management. Extra Large: If it is a commercial/promotional event or a charitable event that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic, uses multiple locations, or a combination of pedestrian plazas or full street closures; requires significant set-up including, but not limited to, erection of structures that may require a Department of Building permit. It may also require coordination between SAPO and City agency staff, including the Police Department, Department of Transportation, Fire Department and the Executive Director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management.	Small: If activities occur for a short period of time with low or minimum impact on pedestrian or vehicular traffic and requires little coordination between SAPO, the Executive Director of the Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management, the Police Department and the Applicant. A Street Event, small includes, but is not limited to: use of the curb lane or sidewalk for placement of promotional materials, red carpet, tent(s) or display of a vehicle; or a Commercial/Promotional event. Medium: If it is a commercial/promotional event or a charitable event that impacts pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and requires significant set up on a sidewalk and curb lane or includes an obstruction such as a tent, canopy, stage platform, bleacher, reviewing stand, outdoor bandstand or similar structure that may require a Department of Building permit. It may also require coordination between SAPO and City agency staff, including the Police Department, Department of Transportation and the Executive Director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management. Large: If it is a commercial/promotional event or a charitable event that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic; includes the full street closure of one block; requires significant set-up including, but not limited to, erection of structures that may require a Department of Building permit. It may also require coordination between SAPO and City agency staff, including the Police Department, Department of Transportation, Fire Department and the Executive Director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management. Extra Large: If it is a commercial/promotional event or a charitable event that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic, uses multiple locations, or a combination of pedestrian plazas or full street closures; requires significant set-up including, but not limited to, erection of structures that may require a Department of Building permit. It may also require coordination between SAPO and City agency staff, including the Police Department, Department of Transportation, Fire Department and the Executive Director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management.
9				Plaza Tier Definitions	Level A: Plazas where the total size is greater than 100,000 square feet, the total area occupies more than two consecutive blocks and the area is located near a transit hub, civic center or commercial center. It may also be a plaza where the total size is between 100,000 and 30,000 square feet and occupies more than four consecutive blocks and is located near a least two of the following: transit hub, civic center or commercial center. Level B: Plazas where the total size is between 100,000 and 30,000 square feet and the plaza occupies one or more blocks and is located near a transit hub, civic center or commercial center. It may also be a plaza where the total size between 30,000 and 10,000 square feet and occupies more than two consecutive blocks and the area is located near at least two of the following: transit bub, civic center or commercial center. Level C: Plazas where the total size is between 30,000 and 10,000 square feet, the total area occupies one or more blocks and the area is located near a transit hub, civic center or commercial center. It may also be a plaza where the total size is less than or equal to 10,000 square feet, the total area occupies more than two consecutive blocks and the area is located near a transit hub, civic center or a commercial center. Level D: Plazas where the total size is less than or equal to 10,000 square feet, the total area occupies one or more blocks, and the area is located near a transit hub, a civic center or a commercial center.	-	-
10				Sample Form Questions	On the permit form, you will need to identify:
11					• Event Type, Size, Name, Description, Dates (including set up and breakdown)
12					• Event Producer Contact Information
13					• Sponsor Contact Information
14					• Event Location and Details + Aerial Image/Map (Street Intersections, Borough, Side of Street, etc.
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16	Step 3	NYPD			Apply for 'No Parking' signs and sound device permit with NYPD
17					Sound Device application	(Cash or money order only)
18				Sample Form Questions	On the permit form, you will need to identify:
19					• Event Type, Size, Name, Description, Dates (including set up and breakdown)
20					• Event Producer Contact Information
21					• Are funds being sollicited?
22					• Event Location and Details + Aerial Image/Map (Street Intersections, Borough, Side of Street, etc.
23					• Approximately how many feet from the device is speaker’s
24				Permit Parameters	• Event not located within 500 feet of a school, courthouse, or church, during the hours of school, court, or worship, respectively, or within 500 feet of any hospital or similar institution.
25					• Event not located within 50 feet of any building that is lawfully occupied for residential use.
26					• Location of device will not constitute a threat to the safety of pedestrians or vehicular operators, or result in overcrowding, or deprive the public of the right to safe, comfortable, convenient, and peaceful enjoyment of any public space.
27					• Device must not be used between 10pm-9am
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29	Step 4	NYPD			Request non-branded barricades for NYPD (as needed) Call local precinct directly
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31	Step 5	NYFD			Apply for certificate for any generators
32	Step 5	NYCDEP			Apply for certificate for any generators
33					If using generator below 40kw contact...	If using generator above 40kw contact...
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35					Call FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention directly	Submit application for 'Combustion' registration. Be prepared to submit information regarding the generator equipment, usage information, and the premises/site in which the generator will be used.
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37	Step 6	NYC DOB			Apply for structure permit with DOB (for a stage platform or any other type of structure over 10 feet tall)
38					Temporary Place of Assembly Certificate	Temporary Structure Certificate (I.e. Alteration Type 2 or 3 permit)
39					Building Owners, Building Managers, and Building Representatives need an eFiling account to enter job applications in DOB NOW	https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/dob-now-build-resources-gc.page
40					Instructions to set up DOB NOW account
41					https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/DOB_NOW_public_portal_manual.pdf
42				Parameters	Temporary premises where 75 or more members of the public gather indoors or 200 or more gather outdoors, for religious, recreational, educational, political or social purposes, or to consume food or drink.	Stage, press platform, or scaffolding that exceeds 2 feet in height and covers an area of 120 SF or more.
43					A TPA is issued for events lasting less than 30 days.	Structure will be in place for 30 days or more, if you will have a prop or truss that is higher than 10 feet in height
44						Tent/canopy is more than 400 gross SF or if it will be in place for 30 days or more
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