Weston, FL Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit threshold
- 50+ attendees needs event permit
- Citation
- Weston Code § 100.04
- Fees
- Set by City Commission resolution
- Right-of-way closures
- Max 6 per calendar year
- Advance filing
- Up to 270 days ahead
- Issuing authority
- City Manager
Summary
The City of Weston, Florida requires a facility use permit for private gatherings under 50 people at a Public Park or Recreational Facility, and a Public Property special event permit once an event on any public facility, right-of-way or park reaches 50 or more attendees. Weston Code of Ordinances Section 100.04 sets both thresholds.
100.04(C) Activities that require a facility use permit. Facility use permits may be issued for the activities described in this subsection. Such activities are generally of a private nature, involving less than 50 Persons and not open to the public. ... Facility use permit fees shall be set forth by resolution of the City Commission . ... 100.04( ... D)(1)(a) Any event, meeting, activity, gathering, or group of Persons , having a common purpose, design or goal upon any public facility, Public Right-Of-Way or Public Park that is attended by or anticipated to be attended by 50 or more Persons ;
Full Breakdown
Section 100.04(C) covers facility use permits: they may be issued for activities that are generally private in nature, involving fewer than 50 persons and not open to the public, such as reserving an athletic field, a shelter area or an indoor recreational facility. Permit holders must keep the facility accessible for city inspection, return it to its original condition, and reimburse the City for any maintenance, repair or cleanup costs; fees are set by resolution of the City Commission rather than fixed in the Code text itself.
Once an event crosses the 50-person threshold, or otherwise involves closing a right-of-way, erecting a stage or tent, using amplified sound, or filming, Section 100.04(D)(1) requires a Public Property special event permit instead, covering activity on any public facility, Public Right-Of-Way or Public Park. The Code also caps how often the city will disrupt traffic for events: no more than six activities requiring lane reductions or right-of-way closures are allowed per calendar year under Section 100.04(D)(2), and applications for a Public Property event permit may be filed up to 270 days ahead under Section 100.04(D)(3).
Noise generated under either permit type is independently governed by Chapter 52 of the Code, and a violation of those noise limits is grounds for the City Manager to revoke the permit outright rather than simply issuing a citation.
Violations & Fines
Operating without the required facility use or Public Property special event permit, or breaching a permit's noise conditions, exposes an organizer to permit revocation under Section 100.04(F) and to the Code's general penalty, Section 2.99: up to $1,000.00 per day for a first violation, up to $5,000.00 per day for a repeat violation, or up to 60 days in jail, plus liability for any cleanup or repair costs under Section 100.04(C).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a small birthday party at a Weston park shelter?
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Can Weston limit how many street-closure events happen each year?
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