Special Events & Permits in Placer County, CA (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Placer County, California.
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Park Event Permits
Reserving a Placer County park, picnic area or recreation hall for a wedding, concert, exhibition or other private function requires prior written approval from the enforcement official under County Code Section 12.24.030(D), plus a fee that official sets to cover administration, supervision, maintenance and utilities.
Placer County Park Facility Reservation Permits
Some RestrictionsPlacer County Code § 12.24.030(D)
Reserving PRA for Private Functions. Approval from the enforcement official is required to reserve any PRA or part of a PRA for a wedding, exhibition, show, performance, concert, lecture, oration or place of amusement. Special security patrols may be a condition of use for the above functions. A fee, as determined by the enforcement official, shall be charged to cover all costs for the use, adm...
Parade Permits
Parades and other temporary events held within a public road right-of-way are exempt from the zoning ordinance's minor use permit process, unlike festivals on private land. The exemption is conditional: organizers must still meet every requirement the director of public works and the Placer County sheriff set for the route and date.
Placer County Parade and Street Event Permits
Some RestrictionsPlacer County Code § 17.56.300(B)(1)(c)(ii)
Temporary Events Not Subject to This Section. The following types of temporary events are not subject to the requirements of this section, and are also not subject to the permit requirements established by Sections 17.06.050 (Land use and permit tables) and 17.06.060 et seq. (Zone district regulations): ... ii. Parades and Street Events. Parades and other temporary events within a public road r...
Street Fair Rules
Outdoor festivals, concerts, and arts and crafts fairs in unincorporated Placer County need a minor use permit approved before the event, in any zoning district. A one-time event of six days or less can instead get a faster temporary outdoor event permit from the planning director, but organizers still submit detailed safety and logistics information for county review.
Placer County Street Fair and Festival Permits
Some RestrictionsPlacer County Code § 17.56.300(B)(1)(b)
Outdoor Festivals/Concerts, Etc. Outdoor festivals/concerts, arts and crafts fairs and similar short-term events may be authorized in any district provided that a minor use permit is first approved for the event. However, six days of one-time events may be approved with a temporary outdoor event permit in lieu of a minor use permit by the planning director. Detailed event information shall be p...
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Restaurants and bars in unincorporated Placer County that add an outdoor eating area need permit approval under County Code Section 17.56.190(A), plus extra off-street parking sized specifically for the patio: one space per 100 square feet of outdoor eating area or one space per four seats, whichever requires more.
Placer County Outdoor Restaurant Eating Area Rules
Some RestrictionsPlacer County Code § 17.56.190(A)
Outdoor Eating Areas. When restaurants and bars are allowed by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements) in the zone applicable to a site, any proposed outdoor eating areas are subject to the requirements of this section. 1. Permit Requirement. Outdoor eating areas shall be subject to those permit requirements established by this chapter for the restaurant or bar ...
Special Events & Permits by City in Placer County
1 cities in Placer County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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