San Leandro, CA Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

144, alongside circuses and carnivals, trade fairs, and non-recurring swap meets. An organizer files a completed application and fee with the Zoning Enforcement Official, who may request additional plans or materials to assess impacts and must act on a complete application within a reasonable time without public notice or hearing. " The Official can attach conditions to protect public welfare and neighborhood compatibility. 20 Appeals. Every temporary use permit, including one for a street fair, is capped at 90 days: the use must begin within 90 days of approval and can run only for the duration set in the approval.

A permit lapses if unused within the approved dates, and the Zoning Enforcement Official may revoke it immediately, by verbal notice later confirmed in writing, for violating its terms. This differs from the Chapter 4-20 permit covering parades and block parties, since a street fair is processed as a temporary land-use classification under the Zoning Code.