St. Louis Region
A tent on City property can need a Board of Public Service permit
St. Louis City's special-event tent policy says a Board of Public Service permit is required when a tent is located on City-owned property.
A wedding tent in a park, a neighborhood canopy on a City lot, and a temporary structure tied to a street event can all run through more than party planning. St. Louis puts special-event tents on City-owned property under the Board of Public Service permit process.
The key detail is the ground under the tent. Private property, City property, and a street closure can lead to different reviews. A renter may hear “tent permit” and think fire safety only, but the City-owned-property question comes first for the Board of Public Service step.
Set the location before renting equipment or promising a setup time. Park name, block, owner, and event footprint are the facts that make the permit question answerable.
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