Beaverton, OR Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit authority
- City Manager
- Standard
- not materially detrimental to public welfare
- Procedure
- same as parade permit process
- Applies to
- City of Beaverton right-of-way only
Summary
Beaverton residents closing a public street for a block party need a temporary special permit from the city manager, reviewed under the same standards and procedure used for parade permits.
Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the city manager from granting a temporary special permit or otherwise permitting, on such terms the city manager considers proper, the use of public right-of-way for a block party or other purpose or for a civic, patriotic or special event of general public interest taking place within the City when it can be found that the event will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, interest or safety. The procedure for granting permits shall be the same as that followed in granting parade permits, to the extent possible.
G. Violation of this section shall be subject to the provisions of BC 5.05.230 relating to summary abatement. [BC 5.05.115, amended by Ordinance No. 3814 § 2, 6/15/92; amended by Ordinances No. 4588, 7/18/12, Ordinance No. 4709, 5/9/17, Ordinance No. 4794, 12/1/20]
Full Breakdown
Beaverton City Code 5.05.115 generally bars obstructing the public right-of-way, but subsection F lets the city manager grant a temporary special permit for a block party, or a civic, patriotic, or special event of general public interest, on whatever terms the manager considers proper. The manager must find the event will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, interest, or safety. Beaverton follows the same review procedure used for parade permits, so applicants should expect similar lead time, route or street-closure details, and city sign-off before holding the event. This applies inside Beaverton city limits in Washington County, not unincorporated county areas.
Violations & Fines
Closing a street or blocking the right-of-way without this permit is an unlawful obstruction under BC 5.05.115 and is treated as a public nuisance subject to summary abatement under BC 5.05.230, with abatement costs billed to the responsible person.
Frequently Asked Questions
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