Special Events & Permits in Yuba County, CA (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Yuba County, California.
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Block Party Permits
Yuba County requires a Public Works Director permit for any block party or organized event on unincorporated-area streets: apply at least 30 days ahead with a nonrefundable fee, or face misdemeanor charges.
Block Party Permits in Unincorporated Yuba County
Significant RestrictionsYuba County Code §§ 8.10.010(1), 8.10.020
Event means an organized gathering of people for social occasions such as neighborhood block parties, street fairs and school carnivals.(2)Highway means any public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, public park, or other public property, in the unincorporated area of the County of Yuba.(3)Parade means any organized formation or procession of persons or vehicles, or both other than a funeral proc...
Park Event Permits
Unincorporated Yuba County parks and OPUD facilities require payment of a reservation fee before any reserved daytime use, overnight camping, or organized event, under Yuba County Code § 8.76.040. The Board of Supervisors sets County park fees by resolution, and the Olivehurst Public Utility District sets its own fees for OPUD parks; all fees must be paid before use begins.
Yuba County Park Reservation and Event Fees
Some RestrictionsYuba County Code § 8.76.040
Fees for park or recreational use shall be governed as follows: (1)County Parks. The Board of Supervisors shall set fees as appropriate for reserved daytime use, overnight camping or organized events by resolution. All fees must be paid prior to using such area in accordance with agreement.(2)OPUD Parks. OPUD shall set and administer fees as appropriate for reserved daytime use organized events...
Parade Permits
Holding a parade, block party, street fair, or school carnival on any street, sidewalk, or public park in unincorporated Yuba County requires a permit from the Public Works Director. County Code § 8.10.020 makes organizing or joining one without a permit 'unlawful and a misdemeanor,' and applicants must file at least 30 days ahead with a nonrefundable fee and $300,000 in liability insurance.
Yuba County Parade And Event Permits
Significant RestrictionsYuba County Code §§ 8.10.020, 8.10.040, 8.10.070
It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to organize, hold or participate in any parade or event upon any highway without first obtaining a permit therefor as hereinafter provided. ... Said application shall be filed with the Public Works Director at least 30 days prior to the parade and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in the amount established by Section 13.20.600. ......
Street Fair Rules
Fairs, festivals, and other public events on private land within Yuba County's valley growth boundary need a zoning clearance and must run 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. next to residential areas.
Yuba County Street Fair Rules
Some RestrictionsYuba County Code § 11.32.320(9)
Fairs, festivals, and other special events that are general open to the general public (e.g., craft fairs, art shows, cultural festivals, carnivals, recreational events) located on private property may be permitted with a zoning clearance, subject to the following standards: a. Time limit. Special events under this Subsection may not operate for more than three consecutive or ten total days per...
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Restaurants and cafes in unincorporated Yuba County can add outdoor seating as an accessory use with no extra permit, unless the patio abuts a residential lot and seats more than 15.
Yuba County Outdoor Dining Rules
Light RestrictionsYuba County Code § 11.32.180(1)
Permit requirements. Outdoor dining or seating is considered an accessory use and no additional land use permit is necessary other than the permit required for the primary use except as provided below: a. Administrative use permit approval is required when the outdoor dining or seating area is located immediately abutting the property line of a residential district or use and contains seating f...
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