Event Permit

Applications for the following permits must be requested for each event. Contact our Traffic Engineering section at (503) 846-7950 or via email at luttraffic@co.washington.or.us for the most current application packet. Allow four (4) weeks processing time.

The following must be complied with and completed prior to the issuance of the permits:

Race and Special Event 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.

Parade Permit

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.

Film and Video Permit

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 personnel.
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.
Non-refundable Application and Permit Fee must be attached to and submitted with the permit.

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

Note: Qualifying streets include dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs. Other neighborhood streets may be approved on a case by case basis. Block party sign

The following must be provided:

Street closure name and drawing with the location of the party.
Date and hours of the block party.
Name and phone number of contact person.
Signed Authorization form.