Special Events & Permits in Anoka County, MN (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Anoka County, Minnesota.
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Block Party Permits
Anoka County requires a Special Event Permit before anyone closes a traffic lane, turn lane or shoulder, directs traffic, or places tents, barricades or other objects in the county right-of-way for a sponsored event such as a block party. The Highway Department issues the permit under the same Right of Way Ordinance that governs excavation and utility work.
Special Event Permits in Anoka County, MN
Some RestrictionsAnoka County Ordinance No. 2025-2, § 1.03 (Definitions - "Special Event Permit"); § 1.08 Subd. 1 (Permit Requirement)
"Special Event Permit" means a permit that must be obtained before a person or entity may: Obstruct or use any part of a Right of Way for a sponsored event; Close a traffic lane, turn lane, or shoulder; Direct traffic in the Right of Way for the event; and/or Place any tangible object in Right of Way for the duration of the event specified. ... Subd. 1. Permit Required. Except as otherwise prov...
Park Event Permits
Anoka County requires a permit before anyone can reserve a park building, trail, or area for exclusive use, or hold a race, run, or organized event the county itself is not running. Ordinance No. 2018-1 also requires a permit for activities such as metal detecting or magnet fishing, and violating any permit condition is itself a separate offense.
Anoka County Park Event and Facility Permits
Some RestrictionsAnoka County Ordinance No. 2018-1 (Amended & Restated), Ch. II §2
Section 2 - Permits. It shall be unlawful for a person to violate any provisions of a Permit. Permits shall be required: a. For the exclusive or special use of park areas, buildings, trails, or facilities. b. For races, runs, events, and activities not conducted or promoted by the County. c. For other special use activities, such as but not limited to metal detecting and magnet fishing, within ...
Parade Permits
Anoka County requires a Special Event Permit before anyone can close a traffic lane, direct traffic, obstruct a road shoulder, or place equipment in the county right-of-way for a parade, race, or other sponsored event. The Highway Department's Director reviews and issues the permit, and running the event without one is a registration violation.
Special Event Permits Needed in Anoka County Right-of-Way
Significant RestrictionsAnoka County Ordinance No. 2025-2 (Right of Way Ordinance), § 1.03 (Special Event Permit); § 1.08, Subd. 1
"Special Event Permit" means a permit that must be obtained before a person or entity may: obstruct or use any part of a Right of Way for a sponsored event; close a traffic lane, turn lane, or shoulder; direct traffic in the Right of Way for the event; and/or place any tangible object in Right of Way for the duration of the event specified. ... Subd. 1. Permit Required. Except as otherwise prov...
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