Phone: 503-823-5185
Fax: 503-823-7576
1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 800, Portland, OR 97204
Permits
The Special Events Coordinator works with the event organizer and city and other agency representatives to determine the best way to facilitate the event before issuing a permit.
High-Level Application Process Steps
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Download the application to email or fax (503-279-3921) to the Special Events Coordinator
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Application review, including: safety, use of city resources, dates requested (interference with construction, other special events, etc.), whether the event as planned will cause undue interference with public transit or use of rights-of-way by the public. Event organizer may need to meet with the Advisory Committee to discuss the event.
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Coordinator makes recommendations (if any)
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Permit approval (including permit conditions), event modifications, or permit denial
Special Events Coordinator: Allison Madsen
Phone: 503-865-2482 ~ Fax: 503-279-3921
Code & Admin Rules
City Code and Administrative Rules for the Special Events Program
Forms
Application form, additional ensured endorsement form, notification forms
Street & Sidewalk Use Advisory Committee
Committee consulted during the permit process
Special Event Fees & Insurance
Special Events fee schedule & insurance requirements (Revised 11/29/2012)
Additional Permits
Organizers are responsible for ensuring all applicable permits are in place before the event
Application Process
Special Event application process, including application review, additional permit conditions, towing & rates