Carnivals and Circuses

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Requirements and Restrictions

Carnivals and circuses are permitted in any district per Village of Orland Park Land Development Code Article 6, Part 3, Section 6-304-C.3, provided that such use obtains the prior approval of the Village Manager and with the following requirements and restrictions.

The maximum length of the permit shall be 15 days.
No such structure shall be located within 300 feet of any residential structure. Such use need not comply with the height or setback requirements of Section 6-301 of the Land Development Code, except that structures or equipment shall not be located within the sight triangle as provided in Section 6-301 of the Land Development Code.
The person responsible for the operation of any such carnival or circus shall provide the Village Manager in advance of the event date with the information required. Call (708) 403-5300 for a special events permit application and complete details.
A $90 inspection fee shall be charged for each type of inspection performed by the village, including health inspections, during normal working hours. After hours and weekend inspections are $200 each.
License fees for carnivals and circuses are $150 per day, as per Village Code Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 7-2-3 - Schedule A.
Final inspections are required before opening. Health inspections may be required on a daily basis.

Please view the required special events permit information.

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