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Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).

Application Guidelines

Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.

Business License Type

Record Type

Application Name

License Type

Carnival

Special Event

Festival / Carnival

Carnival

Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)

Special Event

Festival / Carnival

Carnival - Riding Devices (subtype)

Required Clearances

Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.

Required Documents

Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the required documents to include in your business license application. All documents must be submitted through eLAPS.

Business
License Type

City Council
Approved Petition

Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed

Building
Permit 1

Bond / Insurance

Site Diagram

Current Identification

Carnival

X

X

X

X

X

X

Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)

 

X

X

X

X

X

Parking 2

X

    

X

Vendor 2

X

    

X

1 Only required for newly established or change of use.

Sub-License to Festival/ Carnival.

Associated Fees

Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change. 

Carnival

  • Carnival Non-Profit City Owned Land: $83.00/event
  • Carnival City Council Approved Dates: $58.00/event
  • Carnival City-Owned Land Friday / Saturday / Sunday / Holiday: $58.00/event

Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)

  • Riding Devices: $35.00/device

Bond / Insurance