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City of Folly Beach Event Form

Which best describes your event? Select all that apply.*
- Wedding on the beach (fewer than 25 persons)
- Wedding on the beach (25 or greater persons)
- Event on private property (short-term/vacation rental)
- Event on private property (hosted and attended by homeowner, business)
- Event at Folly River Park
- Event at Folly Beach Community Center
- Commercial Activity on the Beach (excluding franchises)
- Document Upload/Fee Payment
- Commercial filming
- Other events on the beach (sporting events, fund raisers, etc)
- Other events on public property (festivals, cultural, music, parades, etc)
- Beach Sweep/Island Cleanup
- None of these describe my event

You have selected Wedding on the beach (fewer than 25 persons)

Nothing else needed here!

You have stated that you are hosting a wedding at the beach with fewer than 25 participants and attendees.
There is nothing further required for weddings on the beach with fewer than 25 attendees.
If you selected multiple options, please continue below.
You have selected a Wedding on the Beach (25 or greater attendees)
You have selected an Event on Private Property (hosted and attended by homeowner, business)
You have selected Commercial Activity on the Beach.
You have selected Folly Family Camp Out Registration.
You have selected Event on Private Property (short-term/vacation rental)

Please complete the fields below.
Per city ordinance, events in rental houses must not exceed 49 people.
You have selected an Event at the Folly Beach Community Center.
Check for available dates here.
You have selected an Event at the Folly River Park.
Check for available dates here.
You have selected Beach Sweep/Island Cleanup.
You have selected Races, Runs, and Walks.
You have selected Commercial Filming

View the Folly Beach Guidelines for Filming here
You have selected Other Events on the Beach.
You have selected Other Events on Public Property.
You have selected that none of the above describes your event.
Sorry, it seems we are unable to help you with this form. Please contact our Community Coordinator, Colleen Jolley by phone at 843-513-1836 or by email at cjolley@cityoffollybeach.com.
You have selected Document Upload/Fee Payment.
Name of Business
Main Contact
Parent or Guardian 1 First/Last Name
Cell Phone (must be available during camp out)
Email
Parent or Guardian 2 First/Last Name
Cell Phone (must be available during camp out)
Email
Organization (if applicable)
Address
Mailing Address City State ZIP Code
Address
Physical Address City
Business Address
Mailing Address City State ZIP Code
Contact
Phone
Cell Phone
Cell Phone (must be available during business hours)
Email
Alternate Contact
Emergency Contact
Alternate Contact Cell Phone
Date of Event
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Location on the Beach or Nearest Walkover
Event Location
Physical Address
Rental Agency or Owner Name
Estimated Number of Attendees (maximum 49)*
Please enter a number less than or equal to 49.
Estimated Number of Attendees
Emergency Contact Cell Phone
Start Date
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
End Date
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Event Name
Purpose of Event*
Beginning Time (including setup)

: H

M
Beginning Time (including setup)

: H

M

After 6 pm is High Impact requiring council approval
Business Hours: Days/Times
Please list all that apply. No classes or lessons between 10 am - 6 pm Sat & Sun (excluding surf lessons of 5 or less)
Open for Business

: H

M

No classes or lessons between 10 am - 6 pm Sat & Sun (excluding surf lessons of 5 or less)
End Time (including breakdown)

: H

M
Closed for Business

: H

M

No classes or lessons between 10 am - 6 pm Sat & Sun (excluding surf lessons of 5 or less)
View Beach Commercial Activity Map
View Commerical Activity on the Beach Rules
Business License Application
Location on the Island (Street/Park/Beach)
Requested Location
Name of Park or Street
Name of Activity*
Description of Event
Description of Activity
Estimated Number of Attendees*
Please enter a number from 0 to 40.
Number of Campers (18 & Over/Children 6-17/Children 5 & Under)*
Low Impact Filming
Low impact filming must meet all of the following criteria:
• Filming that will not disturb wildlife, residents, businesses, or visitors
• Does not include traffic or pedestrian control on any public property including sidewalks, roads, or the beach
• Does not utilize more than 4 public parking spaces
• Limited to 8am-6pm
• If between March 15 and September 15, limited to filming Monday through Thursday
• Crew of fewer than 15 people and/or 4 vehicles
• No special effects (fire, smoke, amplified sounds)
High Impact Filming-Requires Council Approval
High Impact Filming includes any film activities that:
• Involve intermittent traffic control or pedestrian control on any sidewalk, road, beach, park, or other public area.
• Requests for street closures (strongly discouraged) • Filming on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday between March 15 and September 15
• Filming, base camp, or truck arrival prior to 8am or after 6pm
• Filming that includes lighting
• Crews of more than 15 people or more than 4 vehicles
• Filming that includes special effects including smoke, loud sounds, or any other potential disturbances
If special effects are planned, please describe below.
Vehicle Information: Make/Model, License Plate Number
Special Requests (food allergies, ADA needs)
Number of Crew Members
- 0-14 Low Impact
- 15+ High Impact
Number of Vehicles
- 0-3 Low Impact
- 4+ High Impact
Number of Vehicles
Are you requesting road closures:
- Yes
- No
Road Closures City Code 153.6(D) K(2)

All events requesting road closures (races, filming, special events) must obtain permission from City Council and pay $150 road closure fee.
All races and runs must use routes specified by the Department of Public Safety.
If applicable, see the Pre-Approved Race Routes here.
Requested duration for road closure:*
Describe your plan for intermittent traffic and/or pedestrian control:
What other safety measures will be in place:
Do you have your own supplies?*
- Yes
- No
What supplies will be used?*
ALL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA PER CITY CODE 153.06(B)

(B) Criteria for approval of Special Events on public property.

(1) Special events on public property must accomplish at least one of the following objectives:
1. Have a positive impact on the quality of life for residents;
2. Enhance the image of the city;
3. Benefit the city financially;
4. Promote tourism or benefit the business community between September 10 and April 30.
(2) No special event on public property shall be approved if it will:
1. Threaten the environment or endanger wildlife;
2. Interfere with the public's use of any street or the beach for more than half a block of the beach between May 1 and September 9;
3. Involve a run or race between May 1 and September 9
4. Requires more city services, such as traffic control and litter cleanup, than the city is willing to provide
Please describe how your event meets the criteria in Section (B)(1)
Insurance and High Risk Activities, City Code 153.06 (K)(1)

View the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances page
Will inflatables, trampolines, mechanical rides, amusement rides, petting zoos or animals be at the event?*
- Yes
- No
Is this event a sporting event?*
- Yes
- No
Based on your response, a certificate of insurance naming Folly Beach as an additional insured must be provided 30 days prior to the event. Events that include amusement rides must also provide a copy of the inspection report from the South Carolina Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides
Based on your response, a certificate of insurance naming Folly Beach as an additional insured must be provided 30 days prior to the event.
Alcohol, City Codes 111.04, 153.02(1), and 153.06(K)(1)(2)
Do you plan to serve (at no charge) alcoholic beverages at the event?*
- Yes
- No
Do you plan to sell alcoholic beverages of any kind during the event?*
- Yes
- No
Selling alcohol of any kind is prohibited in the Folly River Park and Community Center, but may be provided to attendees.
Selling alcohol of any kind is prohibited in the Folly River Park and Community Center, but may be provided to attendees.
All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property
All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property
All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property
All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property
All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property
All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property
A copy of insurance is required for all events involving alcohol.
Please describe how you plan to ensure/enforce that only those of legal drinking age are consuming/purchasing alcohol.*
I understand that the issuance of this permit shall in no way affect the enforcement/prosecution of disorderly conduct, public intoxication, or any other City of Folly Beach ordinance or South Carolina Law.*
View the Folly Beach rules for Events in Folly River Park
View the Folly Beach rules for Events in the Community Center
View the Folly Beach rules for Events on the Beach (Including Weddings)
View the Folly Beach rules for Races, Runs, and Walks
View the Folly Beach rules for Other Events on the Beach
View the Folly Beach rules for Events on Public Property
View the Folly Beach rules for Events on Private Property
View the Folly Beach rules for Events on Private Property (Homeowner Present, Business)
View the Folly Beach Guidelines for Filming
By signing, you agree that you have read and will comply with the rules above and will be available at the phone number listed. You are responsible for complying with all city rules and ordinances.
By signing, you agree that you have read and will comply with camp out guidelines and will be available at the phone number listed.
Certificate of Insurance Document Upload
Drop files here or
Certificate of Insurance and Business License Upload
Drop files here or
Pay your Non-Franchise Commercial Activity fee here. (Coming Feb 2020)
If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator, Colleen Jolley, at 843-513-1836 or cjolley@cityoffollybeach.com.

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