Event Permit
Race and Special Event Permit
Race and Special Event permits are issued by the Department of Land Use and Transportation, Traffic Engineering Section. If you have any questions concerning the process, please call (503) 846-7950.
The following must be complied with and completed prior to the issuance of a permit.
- A certificate of insurance must be submitted with the permit application.
- Each participant, or the participant's legal guardian if less than eighteen years of age, must sign a waiver of liability release for the sponsor to keep as a legal document.
- A signed Washington County Indemnity Agreement must be submitted with the permit.
- A map of the route or area involved must be submitted with the permit.
- Traffic control and parking plans must be submitted with the permit.
- The applicant is responsible for obtaining approval from the Department of Public Safety (Sheriff's Office).
- Applicant agrees to promptly clean the course or area of all debris left by the participants or observers of the event.
- Non-refundable Application and Permit Fee must be attached to and submitted with the permit.
Allow four weeks processing time.
Note: A new application packet must be requested for each event. Fee changes or routing information may change so Call (503) 846-7950 to request the most current packet and application.
Parade Permits
Parade permits are issued by the Department of Land Use and Transportation, Traffic Engineering Section. If you have any questions concerning the process, please call (503) 846-7950.
The following steps must be complied with and completed prior to the issuance of a permit.
Allow four weeks processing time.
- A certificate of insurance must be submitted with the permit.
- A signed Washington County Indemnity Agreement must be submitted with the permit.
- A map of the route or area involved must be submitted with the permit.
- Traffic control and parking plans must be submitted with the permit.
- Applicant is responsible for obtaining approval from the Department of Public Safety (Sheriff's Office).
- Applicant agrees to promptly clean the course or area of all debris left by the participants or observers of the event.
- Non-refundable Application and Permit Fee must be attached to and submitted with the permit.
Note: A new application packet must be requested for each event. Fee changes or routing information may change so Call (503) 846-7950 to request the most current packet and application.
Film and Video Permit
Film and video permits to occupy or perform operations within the Right-of-Way of the County and dedicated roads are issued by the Department of Land Use and Transportation, Traffic Engineering Section. If you have any questions concerning the process, please call (503) 846-7950.
Applicant shall deliver the following to the Traffic Engineering Section prior to receiving a permit.
Allow four weeks processing time.
- Three (3) sets of production plans showing all pertinent details,exact locations, shooting times, signing, and any special parking requests and the nature of the production.
- The name, address and telephone number of the agency performing the work and on onsite personal.
- Proposed starting and completion dates.
- Submit plans for traffic control approval in the event of road closure or detour.
- Present bond or cash deposit as surety of performance and maintenance, as required.
- A certificate of insurance must be submitted with the permit.
- Submit Non-refundable Application and Permit Fee.
Note: A new application packet must be requested for each event. Fee changes or routing information may change so Call (503) 846-7950 to request the most current packet and application.
The Following Conditions and Guidelines Apply:
- Permits for working within County road and publicly dedicated road right-of-ways shall be obtained from the department prior to commencing the work.
- The designated company agent shall sign or authorize all permit applications.
- The applicant shall be responsible for quality control inspection of all work performed in road right-of-ways.
- The County may perform spot inspections to monitor quality control.
- The applicant shall be responsible for the acceptance of Restoration and Ensuing Responsibilities.
Block Party Authorization
Block Party Authorizations are issued by the Department of Land Use and Transportation, Traffic Engineering Section. Qualifying streets are: dead end streets and cul-de-sacs. Other neighborhood streets may be approved on a case by case basis. If you have any questions concerning the process, please call (503) 846-7950.
- The following must be provided:
- Street closure name and drawing. Location of the party.
- Date and hours of the block party.
- Name and phone number of contact person.
- Signed Authorization form.
Note: A new application packet must be requested for each event. Routing information may change so Call (503) 846-7950 to request the most current packet and application.
The Following Conditions and Guidelines Apply:
- No fee required, however;
- Notify Sheriff's Office (503) 846-2700 and Fire Marshal/Fire Station, with information above.
- Provide notice to all affected parties (100% Agreement).
- Limit hours of operation to daylight hours. Comply with all City & County (Ordinances).
- Using a vehicle to close off street is prohibited. (You can use cones, saw horses, ribbon).
- Traffic control and parking plans must be submitted with the permit.
- Area must be cleaned up after party is over.
