No fees to file event permits
TIFFIN, Ohio – April 13, 2023 – The City of Tiffin
has recently updated its permitting process for
parades and events. These changes are in effect
immediately, and updated forms can be found on
the City of Tiffin website.
Beginning now, organizers for events, including
5Ks and community events that require the closing
of a street or public parking lot, are asked to fill out
the proper permit application and have their
information presented before the Traffic Safety
Commission, which meets on the fourth
Wednesday of every month. To meet this
requirement, permits are requested to be
submitted no less than 45 days prior to the event.
Permit applications should be submitted to the City
Administrator.
Parade permits have also been updated, and will
continue to be granted by the Chief of Police or
Police Lieutenant. Permits should be submitted no
fewer than 15 days prior to the event.
As part of the updated permit, a permanent Downtown Tiffin parade route has been
established with set starting times depending on the season.
Events taking place in City parks should continue to be coordinated with the City of Tiffin Parks Department.
There is no fee to file an event or parade permit, however the City of Tiffin does require event organizers to submit a Certificate of Insurance showing that the applicant carries Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with the City of Tiffin included as an additional insured on the policy. Details can be found in the application.
For questions regarding changes to the City’s event permit policies, contact City Administrator Nick Dutro at cityadministrator@tiffinohio.gov or (419) 448-5402.
The updated forms can be found on the City of Tiffin’s website at
www.tiffinohio.gov/parade-and-event-permits.