Summary
A new ordinance would create a permit pathway for large private-property events like concerts, requiring 60 days' notice, and imposing fines up to $1,000 plus misdemeanor penalties. Small event organizers like Ann Arbor Bike Party say it's overbroad; council deadlocked 5-6 on first reading.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fines up to $1,000 per civil infraction and misdemeanor exposure up to a $10,000 fine and 90 days in jail for violators.
Residents near large unsanctioned concert sites and public safety staff seeking stronger enforcement tools.
Small volunteer-run community events like Bike Party that say the 60-day permit window and restrictions threaten their events.
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