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Special Events & Permits in Pottstown, PA (2026)

2 verified special events & permits rules for Pottstown, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parade Permits

Anyone planning a parade or an assembly of 50 or more people on a Pottstown street or sidewalk needs a permit from the Borough Manager under Section 107 of the traffic code, applied for at least 45 days ahead with a $100 fee. Violating the permit rules carries a fine of $100 to $600 under Section 107.

Pottstown Parade and Assembly Permits

Significant Restrictions

Pottstown Borough Code § 107

§ 107. Use of Streets or Other Public Property for Processions and Assemblies. ... Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person or organization to conduct a parade or assembly in or upon any public street, alley or sidewalk or other public property in the Borough or to knowingly participate in any such parade or assembly unless a permit has been obtained from the Borough Manager or, as ...

Sidewalk Dining & Cafés

Restaurants in Pottstown need a Borough permit to operate a sidewalk or outdoor dining area under Zoning Ordinance Section 507, and the permit must stay visibly posted. The rules fix where a dining area can sit, how it meets the sidewalk, and how far it must stay from driveways, exits and street corners.

Pottstown Outdoor Dining Area Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Pottstown Borough Code § 507, Subsection 9 (Zoning Ordinance, Ch. 27, Part 5, General Regulations)

§ 507. Accessory Uses. ... Outdoor dining area. ... An outdoor dining area requires a valid permit issued by the Borough. The permit shall be conspicuously displayed for the benefit of the patrons at all times within the establishment. ... The dining area shall be directly in front of or adjoining a street-level establishment. ... The dining area shall be maintained at the same elevation as the...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Pottstown city rules.

Special Events & Permits in Montgomery County