A special event permit is necessary if you want to have a parade on main street, hold a block party and close a street, hold a fair, rodeo, or other public event in a City facility or park. View the special events webpage for more information.
A business license is necessary for any business, commercial enterprise, trade, occupation, calling, profession, vocation, or activity engaged in, conducted, carried on by any person, his agent or employee in an attempt and with the intent to gain business for profit (FMC 10.01.04 (a)). This includes companies, organizations or individuals conducting business in an ongoing or temporary manner. Please visit the Licenses tab of the City Clerk Department's page for more information or contact us at cityclerk@cityoffernley.org - 775-784-9830.