974 CMR, § 8.05 - Event Permits

(1) The Commission may grant an event permit to authorize a short-term activity within Devens, for an event not to exceed 14 consecutive days in length, such as participatory sports, family entertainment, outdoor markets, concerts, and special events.

(2) Any application for an event permit shall include the following information:

(a) Completed Level 1 Permit Application and associated fee;

(b) Layout/location of proposed event;

(c) Written approval of property owner;

(d) Police and Fire detail notification;

(e) Frequency, Duration and Hours of event;

(f) Number of people expected;

(g) Parking arrangements/traffic control;

(h) Food Service arrangements (additional food preparation and vending license may be required);

(i) Sanitary arrangements (restrooms, trash control);

(j) Tents (additional permit requirements) $50.00 per tent - the certificate of flammability is needed, usually this certificate is sewn into the tent if not, a copy of the certificate will be needed.

(k) Confirmation of compliance with Devens Industrial Performance Standards (974 CMR

4.00: Industrial Performance Standards).

(3) An event permit shall not be deemed necessary if a property owner or business intends to hold a one day promotional event on its land within Devens.

(4) The DEC reserves the right to anticipate potential nuisance conditions at the time the event is proposed and to require assurance of non-impact or reasonable mitigation commitments (including demonstration that the convener of the event has adequate insurance) at the time the Event Permit is issued. The DEC may also impose protective measures with respect to the active use (i.e., boating, swimming, or fishing) of a surface water resource.

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974 CMR, § 8.05