Chino Hills, CA Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

020 defines a 'street fair' as a gathering held at a specified time and place for the buying and selling of goods, usually involving the closure of a public street to vehicular traffic. 030 lists 'Farmers' Market or Street Fair' as a single category requiring applications filed with both the Community Development and Community Services Departments, and it requires an Encroachment Permit because the street is closed to traffic. 100, a street fair organizer must file a complete application including an estimated attendance count, a traffic and parking plan, a security plan, a sanitation plan, evidence of insurance, and a detailed site plan, and, if merchandise or food will be sold, a City business license unless the goods match what the site's retail tenant already sells.

110, and the City must respond with an approval, conditional approval, or denial within ten working days of a complete submission. 090 caps most special events, including street fairs, at ten consecutive calendar days and a maximum of four occurrences per calendar year at the same location, unless another section of the chapter grants a specific exemption.