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Street Use Permits for Special Activities
Street Fairs, Farmer’s Markets and Sidewalk Sales These and many other activities add charm and enliven our neighborhoods and streetscapes. But what would happen in an emergency if a street were closed? A street use permit for a special activity provides the necessary notification to various public safety departments and authorizes the temporary use of public right-of-way. Fees, Insurance and other Requirements The Permit Application SDOT issues street use permits for any activity that temporarily closes a street or sidewalk, but excludes escorted processions, parades, or any activity in which Police Department personnel are required. Conditions of the Street Use permit do not allow non-movable items to be erected in the street area for the activity. The Street Use Permit Counter is located on the 23rd Floor of Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Avenue. The counter's operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Fill out the application to apply for a Special Activity Street Use Permit. When completing the form - under ‘Work Description’ check the box for ‘Street Barricading, Special Activities (3A)’ and include the following information:
Your application must be received at least 28 days before your event. Special Events Description Neighborhood Block Parties are defined as events that temporarily close a non-arterial street and are applied for and attended by people living along the particular block. Families and close friends can also be invited. Special Activities are different from Neighborhood Block Parties in that they are larger and open to the general public. During the special activity, “STREET CLOSED” signs and barricades are required. These signs must meet SDOT requirements and be supplied by the group or person applying for the street or sidewalk closure permit. For specific details, you can link to the Seattle Traffic Control Manual webpage. The Neighborhood Block Party closure signs would not be acceptable for the special activity closure. The fee for Special Activity permits is $101.00 plus a $75.00 inspection fee for a total of $176.00 per event. DO NOT send in payment with your application. Fees are collected at the time the permit is issued and can be made with a credit card or a check payable to the City of Seattle. To submit your application:
Mail: Email: AnnualPermits@Seattle.gov If you have questions, Email: AnnualPermits@Seattle.gov or call: (206) 684-5267 Special Events Permits The Special Events Committee reviews, coordinates, and issue permits for events that anticipate attendance of 300 or more people, events that end after dark, requires the assistance of the Seattle Police Department, or requires the closure of an arterial street. If your event has one or more of these elements, the permit requirements and procedures are different the Street Use Special Activities permit. Contact the chairperson of the Special Events Committee to learn more: Virginia Swanson
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