Event Tent Permits

You will also be required to submit the following forms:

• Event Tent Permit (building permit application per the OBC)
• Intent to Use a Temporary Event Tent form

As per the OBC, if a tent exceeds an area greater than 225 square metres (2421 square feet) the installation of the tent requires inspection by a Professional Engineer.

Apply for a permit

Applications must be received at least three weeks prior to the event. 

Application checklist

You will need to submit the following documents with your permit application.

• a completed copy of the Event Tent Permit
• a completed copy of the Intent to Use a Temporary Tent form
• engineered tent drawings including Certificate of Flame Resistance (this can be obtained from the rental company)
•  an exterior site plan overview of the property including:
• the location of the temporary bathroom facilities
• parking for you and any guests
• any cooking areas
• fire extinguishers
• emergency vehicle access route
• licensed drinking areas

•  an interior floor plan including:
•  seating arrangement
• aisle width
• use of all floor areas (dance floor, bar, etc.)
• location and size of exits
• location of the side walls (if applicable)
• Authorization form (only required to be signed by the applicant and the property owner if the owner of the property is not the person applying for or erecting the tent)

All documents can be submitted by email to our Permit Coordinator. 

Fees

The fee for an Event Tent Permit is $128 and can be paid for at the time of permit pick up at our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn). We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We accept payments by cash, credit card (Mastercard or Visa), debit, or cheque (payable to the Township of Severn).

Event permits

Depending on the size and scale of your event, you may need to apply for additional event permits. Make sure that you have all of the necessary approvals and permits prior to your event.