South Fulton, GA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Chapter 5 of Title 11 defines a 'special event' as any activity on city park property that will significantly affect the park's ordinary use, expressly listing fairs, tours, races, parades, art festivals, concerts, holiday celebrations, bicycle runs and parties as examples under Section 11-5001. Section 11-5002 then makes it unlawful to conduct such an event on park property without first getting a special event permit, and every park permit is subject to the parks and recreation director's authorization. Section 11-5003 requires the application to reach the director at least 60 days before the event, accompanied by a nonrefundable fee set by council resolution, and to disclose the event's purpose, sponsor contact information, date, hours, schedule, projected attendance, parking plan and restroom/sanitation plan; the 60-day window can be waived by the city manager only on a showing of clear and compelling need, and ignorance of the permit requirement does not qualify.

00 for property damage, plus a save-harmless agreement. Cleanup must be completed within 24 hours of the event's end or the city retains the deposit to cover the cost. Section 11-5004 lists grounds for denying or revoking a permit, including unresolved traffic disruption, interference with fire access, undue hardship to neighbors, or events lasting more than ten days, and repeat violators can be barred from future permits by the parks and recreation director.