Top Tips for Commercial Parking Lot Community Events

There is nothing like tailgate parties, farmer’s markets, and trunk-or-treats that speak to the Autumn season. This time of year, people are eager to put on the hoodie, grab a donut, and a cup of hot cider to nestle into their Adirondack chairs and listen to the local high school football game on the radio (or YouTube). What does this have to do with commercial property? Everything is connected; commercial property affects community experiences. Learn some tips and what needs to happen to hold a community gathering in your parking lot.

What do commercial property owners have to do?

Whether the owner does it, the commercial property manager, things need to happen to make sure the property is safe for patrons. As mentioned earlier, the Fall season is packed with farmers’ markets, tailgate parties, chili cook-off events, and community get-togethers, featuring food trucks, live music, and trunk-or-treats. These gatherings attract a large number of people.

What does this mean for commercial properties?

Commercial properties must ensure their parking lot space is clear of risks, including potholes, trip hazards, overgrown landscaping, and inadequate lighting. Now is the time to get maintenance on the schedule to get fixed before the event/s. Having a property manager in place makes this a lot easier for owners, not to mention saving the owner his/her time.

What needs attention to have a parking lot party?

The other factor that needs attention is to make sure the proper permits from the city, village, or county government are in place. This also entails knowing the scale of the event and what is allowed; for instance, tents, bounce houses, stages, music volume, alcoholic beverages, sanitation services, and food trucks.

Yo. Property owners do not want to skip this part with permits. Permits protect the owners and the people at these gatherings. Public safety is one thing that permits assist with, they also help manage crowds and parking. Permits also assist in sanitation and meeting local ordinances.

Who to contact?

Your commercial property manager should know who to contact; however, if you don’t have one, the owner should contact the city or county clerk’s office to obtain the requirements for holding an event. You may also need to contact the fire department.

What happens if you don’t have the proper permits?

Well. For starters, the event would get shut down. Fines would be involved, most likely 200% more than what the original permit costs. Don’t forget about liability. The liability would significantly affect your property's prosperity, especially if you don’t have insurance. Ouch. It’s worth getting a permit.

Wrapping up top tips for commercial parking lot parties

Community events in your commercial property parking lot are a great way to get people together and to create lifelong memories for their families and friends. We highly encourage get-togethers that are family-oriented and support the community. Farmers’ markets to purchase the Adirondack chair, donuts, and hot cider, and tailgate parties to watch the local football team. This all generates the “feel goods” of Fall and enhances our mental well-being. Who knew commercial property had so much effect on mental health!

Before you go, please know!

Not sure about the benefits of having a property manager? excite Commercial Management offers a free property analysis. We’ll check out your property, walk you through what we see, and explain what we can do to help you! Please know that at excite Commercial Management, we can customize our services to your needs. For a free property analysis, contact us here!

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