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Odessa Special Event Permits and Restrooms
Planning a public event in Odessa? The city's special event permit asks about sanitation and wants your restroom locations on a sketch. Here is what to prepare.
- You need a City of Odessa special event permit for events that use city streets, parks or other city property.
- The Odessa permit application asks about water and sanitation, and it asks for a sketch of the event layout that shows restroom facilities.
- Midland events use the City of Midland special event permit.
- On the event sketch, mark each restroom cluster, the number of standard and accessible units in it, the hand-wash stations, and the truck access route for delivery and service.
When do you need an Odessa special event permit?
You need a City of Odessa special event permit for events that use city streets, parks or other city property. File it with the Odessa Police Department at least 21 days before the event. The fee is $25 and is not refundable. Liability insurance is required when city streets or property are used.
What does the permit ask about restrooms?
The Odessa permit application asks about water and sanitation, and it asks for a sketch of the event layout that shows restroom facilities. It does not set a toilet-per-guest ratio. Use a planning method, such as our calculator, and show each cluster on the sketch.
What about events in Midland?
Midland events use the City of Midland special event permit. Apply at least 15 days ahead; the fee is $50 plus a $250 refundable deposit. The application's health section asks whether port-a-potties will be provided and how many.
How should restrooms appear on the event sketch?
On the event sketch, mark each restroom cluster, the number of standard and accessible units in it, the hand-wash stations, and the truck access route for delivery and service. Keep at least 5% of each cluster accessible, and keep units out of fire lanes.
Related questions
Callers ask these 3 questions before they book. The first two are “What would you recommend for a large event of about 1,000 people?” and “How soon do I need to book so it's there on time?” Every answer below leads with the direct fact, then lists the exceptions. A dispatcher can answer anything else on the phone.
What would you recommend for a large event of about 1,000 people?
For 1,000 guests over 4 hours, plan 20 standard units, plus 5 more if alcohol is served. At least 2 of those units should be wheelchair-accessible to meet the 5% rule for public events. Add 13 hand-wash stations if food is served.
How soon do I need to book so it's there on time?
For jobsites in Odessa or Midland, calling the day before is enough. For weekend events, call by Thursday. For weddings, festivals and restroom trailers, book 2 to 4 weeks ahead. For towns more than 60 miles away, allow 2 to 3 days.
Can it go in the street in front of my house?
Only with a permit. A unit placed in a city street or sidewalk in Odessa needs a right-of-way or street-use permit from City of Odessa Public Works. A driveway or yard placement needs no permit.
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