Hampton, VA Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Any person or organization desiring to hold a special event shall obtain a special event permit prior to operating a special event.(b)The special event coordinator is authorized and directed to develop an application process for special event permits and procedures for reviewing special event applications, which shall be kept on file in the office of the special event coordinator.(c)Failure to obtain a special event permit when required, or violation of the terms and conditions of an approved special event permit, shall result in the following:(1)First offense:a.Written notice of violation shall be issued by the special event coordinator to the applicant or the applicant's organization and the property owner; andb.Neither the applicant, the applicant's organization, nor the property owner shall be eligible to apply for a special event permit for 18 months from the date of violation.(2)Second offense:a.Written notice of violation shall be issued by the special event coordinator to the applicant or the applicant's organization and property owner;b.Neither the applicant, the applicant's organization, nor the property owner shall be eligible to apply for a special event permit for 18 months from the date of violation; andc.A person convicted of a second offense under this article shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500.00.