Special Events & Permits in Lake County, FL (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Lake County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Block Party Permits
Closing a county road for a block party, parade or other temporary use in unincorporated Lake County requires a permit from the county manager under Sec. 15-16 of the county code. Local roads go through public works, collector or arterial roads need a Chapter 13 review, and the county can deny or revoke a permit that endangers public safety.
Temporary Road Closure Permits in Lake County FL
Significant RestrictionsLake County Code § 15-16(a)-(c)
(a)Upon application, the county manager or designee may issue a permit for the temporary closing of a county road. Applications to close local roads shall be made to the public works department. Applications to close collector or arterial roads shall be made in accordance with chapter 13, article V.(b)Applications shall be accompanied by maps, plans and management of traffic exhibits as appropr...
Park Event Permits
Lake County requires a permit from the Parks and Trails Division before any group reserves a pavilion, ball field, court or other park facility, or holds an organized activity in a county park. The division issues the permit only after confirming the event will not disrupt normal park use, divert police or fire resources, or create a safety or noise problem, and after fees and proof of insurance are on file.
Park Facility & Event Permits in Lake County, FL
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 16-9
Applications for any permit required under this article shall be obtained from the division. The application shall contain the name, address and telephone number of the applicant and the duration, hours and location of the proposed activity. Permits shall be granted if the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The requested activities will not interfere with the normal use of park property. (...
Parade Permits
Any parade or public event in unincorporated Lake County that closes a collector or arterial road, draws over 500 people, or uses pyrotechnics needs a special event permit from the county manager under Sec. 13-146. Applications are due 90 days ahead and require security, traffic and insurance plans.
Special Event & Parade Permits in Lake County FL
Significant RestrictionsLake County Code §§ 13-146, 13-147(a)
For the purposes of this article, a special event is defined as an event that meets any one (1) of the following criteria: (a)Is intended to, or likely to, attract more than five hundred (500) people; or(b)Requires the temporary closure of any collector or arterial public roadway; or(c)Involves the use of pyrotechnics; or(d)Exceeds the maximum allowed number of patrons within an establishment. ...
Street Fair Rules
Any street fair, festival or similar event expected to draw more than 500 people needs a special event permit from the Lake County manager at least 90 days out. The application must lock in the exact start and end date and time, and any vendor cooking platform needs county fire marshal review as part of the fire protection plan.
Street Fair and Festival Vendor Rules, Lake County FL
Significant RestrictionsLake County Code § 13-147
(a) Any person or entity desiring to stage, promote, or conduct any special event in the county shall first secure a special event permit from the county manager or designee. ... (c)(6) The applicant shall provide for the exact date and time of commencement and the exact date and time of the conclusion of the event. Any time required for setup or clean-up shall be included. ... The fire protect...
Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way
Anyone shooting a commercial film, TV show or video in unincorporated Lake County needs a motion photography production permit from the county manager before filming starts. Once issued, the permit supersedes zoning and other county permit requirements for activities that are part of the production, though state and federal permits are still required.
Commercial Filming Permits in Lake County FL
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 13-268
Once a production permit has been issued, and not withstanding any other provisions of the Lake County Code, the planning and zoning resolution of Lake County or other regulatory resolutions of Lake County to the contrary, no other county permits shall be required for any of the activities forming a part of the permitted motion photography production. However, the production must obtain any nec...
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