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List of Event Permits

Reference list of permits that may be needed for special events

Description	Permit	Timeframe	Contact
Special Event held on public property	Event Notification Form	60 days prior to event	Community Events Manager: 541-682-6347
Street closure for block party	Private Use of Public Way Permit	2-4 weeks depending on size of event	Public Works: 541-682-8400
Sale of alcohol	Oregon Liquor Control Commission Permit	21 days prior to event	OLCC: 541-686-7739 Local City Approval: 541-682-5379
Food provided	Lane County Environmental Health	20 days prior to event	Lane County Environmental Health: 541-682-4051
Parks and Open Space rental	Standard Use/Special Use Permit	14 days prior to event	Public Works: 541-682-4812
Places of assembly, amusement building, bonfires, carnivals or fairs, exhibits and trade shows, fireworks, performances with fire, pyrotechnic special effects, liquid or gas-fueled vehicles or equip. in assembly building, temporary membrane structures and tents.	Fire Safety Permit	14 days prior to event	Fire Marshal: 541-682-8428
Temporary structures, stages, canopies, or platforms more than 48" above ground, temporary power.	Commercial Construction Permit	14 days prior to event	Planning and Development: 541-682-5490
Event Insurance Requirements: non-commercial/small-scale	Event Insurance Requirements	14 days prior to event	Risk Services: 541-682-5662
Parade on public street or road race	Parade Permit	7 days prior to event	Police Department: 541-682-5633
Street closures	Right-of-Way Use Permit	7 days prior to event	Public Works: 541-682-5316
Affects Lane Transit District bus routes	LTD Approval		LTD: 541-682-6100