Special Events & Permits in Benton County, OR (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Benton County, Oregon.
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Park Event Permits
Any activity in a Benton County natural area, park, campground or cemetery that goes beyond what the site was designed for, or that is an exception to Chapter 15's rules, needs a Special Use Permit from the Natural Areas and Parks Director under BCC § 15.105. Fees and deposits for such use are set and reviewed annually under § 15.205.
Special Use Permits for Benton County Parks
Significant RestrictionsBenton County Code §§ 15.105, 15.205
(1)Special Use Permits shall be required for all activities which are, in the Natural Areas and Parks Director's or designee's opinion, substantially different than activities for which the county site was designed, or for uses which are exceptions to uses permitted by BCC Chapter 15, or by other adopted rules and regulations. ... Fees and deposits for the use of any natural area, park, recreat...
Parade Permits
Benton County does not have a separate parade ordinance, but any outdoor social gathering of more than 300 people held in the unincorporated county needs a Board of Commissioners permit under Chapter 13. The application must be filed at least 60 days ahead, and the fee the Board sets cannot exceed $5,000.
Large Outdoor Gathering Permits in Benton County
Significant RestrictionsBenton County Code §§ 13.105, 13.205, 13.210
13.105 - Permits Required for Social Gatherings. (1)The Board of Commissioners may issue a permit for a social gathering upon application and payment of the required fee when the permit applicant demonstrates compliance with or the ability to comply with all applicable health laws, building codes, zoning regulations, and safety rules.(2)No social gathering shall be held in Benton County outside...
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