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Special Events Permits
The City of Battle Ground requires a permit for any festival, concert, parade, athletic race/walk, block party, or other publicly attended event held on public property.
The permit requirement also applies to the same type of activities if they are held on private property and directly impact the ordinary use of public streets, rights-of-way, and/or sidewalks.
We understand that a great deal of detail and planning goes into every event – whether it’s a marathon, concert, or festival and our Special Event Team is available to help guide you throughout the permit application process.
Why do I need a Special Event Permit?
The Special Event permit process provides the City of Battle Ground a mechanism to minimize public inconvenience caused by such an event, prevent conflicts in use of city property, allow for necessary site/facility preparations, and protect the public’s health, safety, and general welfare.
Special event permit applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event.
Applications submitted less than 60 days prior to the event may be accepted if staff finds that there is adequate time to properly process the request, that all requirements of the permit can be met without undue strain on city resources, and the date and venue are available for use.
For more information, please visit the Special Event FAQ.
What is needed for my application?
All applications must be accompanied by a site plan and general liability insurance. Additional documents may be required, and will be dependent on the goods, services, and/or activities planned for specific events.
Additional documents may be required for the following instances:
- I plan on serving food
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- A Food Service Permit along with a list of what is being served is required.
Food permits are issued by the Clark County Washington Public Health Department.
- I plan on serving alcohol
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- If you are serving beer/wine, commercial general liability insurance is required.
- If you are serving liquor, the following is also required:
- Liquor License, issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
- Liquor Liability Insurance
- Non-profit organizations are required to also obtain a Special Occasion License from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
- I am hosting a walk/run
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- A route map is required, including:
- the entire route, start/finish line
- portable toilets
- first-aid station
- water stations, etc.
NOTE: Public right-of-ways must remain clear for emergency vehicle access during the event.
- A route map is required, including:
- I am planning a parade
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- A route map is required, including:
- portable toilets
- first-aid station
- water stations
- barricade location for street closures
- detour travel route
- queueing location
- sign location and size
- example of detour sign content: road closed ahead, road closed, detour left, detour right, detour ahead, detour straight, end detour, etc.
- A route map is required, including:
- I am organizing a block party
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- A copy of the resident awareness petition must be submitted prior to permit pickup.
- I plan on using a city facility or park for my event
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- A City of Battle Ground Facility Rental Application is required.
To inquire about facility rentals, including availabilities, please contact our Parks and Recreation staff.
Permit Fees
Fees will be assessed as part of the application review process. Staff will provide fee information to the applicant prior to permit issuance.
* To assist you with the planning process, this calendar will show the date, time and locations of approved special events, on both public and private property.
For the privacy of our permit holders, and to abstain from the promotion of non-city sponsored events, the information published to this calendar is limited.
Contact Us
Amanda Beaver
Executive Assistant
Phone: 360-342-5006
Fax: 360-342-5050
Battle Ground City Hall
109 SW 1st Street
Battle Ground, WA 98604