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Do I need a Special Event Permit?

You may need a Special Event Permit if your event meets any of the criteria below:

• Gatherings/events that involve a large group of people (compared to the usual occupancy of the site) in the public right-of-way (park, street etc.)
• Are advertised to the public and do not occur regularly on the site
• Creates a significant public impact on public property or City-owned easements
• Use of sound amplifying device
• Additional tents or structures outside of the reserved picnic shelter are planned
• The event includes a food truck
• Use of public personnel or resources for emergency response or any combination of these
• Impacts normal vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Events held on private property which affect or impact the City, surrounding public or private property, or which may involve an improper use of the property under the City ordinances such as zoning restrictions, noise restrictions, temporary portable sign permits etc.
• Special Event fees may apply.

Fill out the Special Event Permit application to find out if your event will require a permit. You application will be reviewed and someone from the Parks and Recreation Department will contact you will further questions.

Special Event Permits will be considered for Tualatin Community Park only.

For more information contact Heidi Marx at hmarx@tualatin.gov