A Special Event Permit is required for all special events as defined in Chapter 20 of the Lake in the Hills Municipal Code. This applies to both for profit and not-for-profit organizations, businesses and individuals, and includes, but is not limited to, outdoor exhibitions, races, carnivals, fairs, circuses, parades, shows, musical performances, speeches, rallies, or motion pictures.

Application

The completed Special Event Permit Application and all required documents must be submitted a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days prior to the event. All materials should be submitted to:

Village Administrator
600 Harvest Gate
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

The permit will not be issued until all comments/concerns have been addressed, signatures have been received, Village Board approval has been granted, and final approval has been granted by the Special Event Review Committee.

Special Events Requiring a Permit

A permit is required for any event or congregation of persons within the Village when:

1. The person, business, or group desires to have an event that requires the use of an outdoor area, parking lot, or park within the Village, where the number of persons will exceed 100; and
2. Any person, business, or group will use Village facilities outside of the normal days and hours for public use of such facilities; or
3. Any stage, tent, or other structure will be erected; or
4. Any third-party vendors will be utilized or food will be sold; or
5. Any loud or amplified speech, music, or other sound will be made, or any system or device will be used to make amplified sounds or signals, that does not conform with the restrictions on noise and amplified sound contained in this article; or
6. Any person will swim, wade, or boat outside of the areas designated for those activities; or
7. Special or ancillary Village services are requested or required in connection with the event for support, security, or other purposes, including, without limitation: electricity or other utilities, site preparation or restoration assistance, police or security services, fire safety services, lifeguards or water safety services, assistance with equipment, or other Village staff assistance; or
8. The event includes, but is not limited to the following activities: outdoor exhibitions, races, carnivals, fairs, circuses, parades, shows, musical performances, speeches, rallies, plays, or motion pictures.

Fee Schedule

No person or group may conduct such special event without first having paid the required deposit and fee as provided. Damage to Village property or equipment that exceeds the security deposit will be the responsibility of the sponsoring organization.

*There is no cost for barricades or cones, provided they are returned in the same condition as received, to the Public Works Department on the business day following the completion of the event.