Permits

Permits are required when events are staged on public streets or sidewalks; and/or when the event affects normal vehicular or pedestrian traffic. This is in order to maximize the safety of participants and to minimize the inconvenience to the general public, and disruption of public services. Permits are free of charge and the processing time is 30 days. Applications for City Permits are obtained from the Mayor’s Office.

Block Party, Miscellaneous Event, and Sound Amplification Permits

1. Block Parties or Miscellaneous Events Permit:

   Block Party—A closure of no more than one block of a local street, usually residential, for small-scale events such as potluck dinners and barbecues. This event would usually be attended by less than 100 persons.

   Miscellaneous Events—Events attended by less than 100 persons that do not fit in the block party definition. Any event that will be attended by over 300 persons, or which contemplates the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within a public street or park in the City of Beaverton, will be considered a major community event and require a “Major Community Event” permit. If the event will be attended by 100–400 people, contact the Mayor’s Office to determine what type of permit application you will need.

2. Major Community Event Permit

   A major community event is defined as (one or more of the following):

   • Anticipates attendance of more than 300 people per day.
   • Requires the closing of one or more streets, or that may affect the flow of traffic of the immediate area.
   • A single activity held on a single date in one location.
   • A series of activities, advertised as one event, held on successive days in one location.
   • A single activity held on the same day of the week for successive weeks in one location.

3. Special Athletic Event Permit

   This is an organized run/bicycle event on a public right-of-way that involves the interruption of normal motor traffic flow, closure of street, or promotes (by the nature of the event) violation of any traffic laws or ordinances.

4. Sound Amplification Permit

   This permit is required anytime sound is amplified. Permits are granted for the broadcast or amplification of programs of music, news, speeches, or general entertainment as part of a national, state, or city event or public festival if in accordance with City Policy. All applications for Sound Amplification Permits must be accompanied by an application for a “Block Parties or Miscellaneous Events” or “Major Community Event” permit.

5. Sign and Banner Information

   In order to receive approval for signs or banners to advertise your event (such as a parade or picnic), you should be aware of the following:

   • A banner requires a Sign Permit. Sign Applications are available at the Planning Counter in the Community Development Department (2^nd floor).
   • In order to be issued a permit, you must provide Development Services staff with the information required on the Sign Application. The following is a brief outline of the requirements:
     1. Sketch or photo of the banner/sign
     2. Site plan indicating the proposed location
     3. Duration
     4. Who is placing the banner
     5. Size (signs and banners cannot be larger than 32 square feet on one side).
   • Staff will review your application for the permit, and if it is complete, and there are no problems with the location or size of the banner or sign, you will receive your permit. Please note that the review time for a sign permit is approximately 10 days.
   • Relative to location, banners have to be placed on private property and cannot be placed within the public right-of-way (which is generally located 12 inches on the property side of the sidewalk). Banners must meet vision clearance for streets. They cannot block sidewalks, be attached to street trees, or poles.
   • If you are interested in placing banners across a street, you should be aware of the following:
     1. You need to provide Planning staff with the proposed location and how the banner will be affixed across the street
     2. If you plan to use utility or other existing poles, you must provide Planning staff with the name of the pole owner(s) and the pole(s) number(s)
     3. You are responsible for contacting the pole owner(s) (such as PGE) to secure their permission to use their pole(s).
   • NACs are responsible for placing their own banners and signs.

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