Longview, TX Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Application deadline
- 60 calendar days before event
- Issuing office
- Building Official
- Review period
- 15 business days
- Liability insurance
- $500,000 per occurrence minimum
- Max fine
- $2,000 per offense
Summary
Longview requires a city permit before any festival, carnival, or outdoor gathering open to the public can be held.
No person may direct, control or participate in the production of an outdoor event unless a valid permit for the event has been issued as provided in this article. No person may direct, control or participate in the production of an outdoor event in violation of the terms and conditions of a valid permit issued in accordance with this article.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: June 2026: This code is current through Ordinances 4635 passed 06.25.26).
Full Breakdown
Any temporary outdoor activity open to the public for amusement or recreation, including a festival, carnival, circus, tent show, exhibit, or concert, needs a permit from the Building Official before it can proceed. Promoters must file a written application at least 60 calendar days ahead, covering a site plan, security, sanitation, insurance, and traffic control. The Building Official can deny, condition, or revoke the permit, and no tickets may be sold until it issues.
Violations & Fines
Operating or participating in an outdoor event without a valid permit, or violating a permit's terms, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2,000 per offense; each day of violation is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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