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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Special Event Permit for the Seminole County Fair on Friday, March 27, 2026, through Sunday, April 5, 2026, located at 440 Hickman Drive, Sanford; (James E. Strates, Applicant). District5 - Herr (Mike Rhodes, Interim Development Services Director)
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Development Services
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Authorized By:
Mike Rhodes, Interim Development Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Angi Gates/407-665-7465
Background:
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Special Event Permit for the Seminole County Fair. The Seminole County Fair will include rides, food and games consistent with a carnival, and is anticipated to attract approximately 1,000 attendees daily, and 150 guests at any given time.
Pursuant to Section 30.6.4.2 of the Seminole County Land Development Code (SCLDC), in approving a Special Event, the Board shall make a determination that the proposed event is reasonably compatible with the nearby existing development and does not pose an unreasonable safety or health risk for patrons or neighbors.
Staff finds that the application submitted for this request meets the requirements of SCLDC Section 30.6.4.2.a.(4), and due to the limited and temporary nature of the event, the security being provided, and the conditions imposed by the Special Event permit, the proposed event is reasonably compatible with surrounding uses and does not pose an unreasonable safety or health risk to patrons.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Seminole County Fair Special Event Permit for Friday, March 27, 2026, through Sunday, April 5, 2026, subject to Staff’s recommendations included in the attached Special Event Permit.
Note: The Special Event Permit Conditions of Approval (i.e., full details of the above conditions) are contained in the Special Event Permit in this Agenda Memorandum to be issued by Seminole County, if approved by the Board of County Commissioners.