Issaquah, WA · King County
Special Event Application
Event organizers use this application and checklist to request a City of Issaquah permit for activities that affect public spaces or draw considerable public participation.
What this form is
The City requires this application for special events, including temporary or ongoing activities on public or private property that affect streets, sidewalks, traffic, or generate considerable public participation. It asks for applicant and event details, site and traffic plans, attendance estimates, insurance, and other information. The checklist identifies supporting documents and permits that may apply to the proposed event.
Who needs it
Organizers of events affecting public streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, or traffic, or generating considerable public participation, should submit this application.
How to submit it
Upload the application and applicable supporting documents through MyBuildingPermit.com. Application fees are invoiced after the submittal is deemed sufficient for review; payment is accepted online by card or in person by check.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the authorized representative signs and dates it, and the listed insurance certificate and endorsement are not notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Event Application and checklist.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, emergency contact, event, location, attendance, and other requested information, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to prepare applicable site, traffic control, transportation or parking plans, insurance documents, and other required materials.
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Submit To The City
Upload the application and applicable supporting documents through MyBuildingPermit.com.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Application?
- No. The authorized representative signs and dates the application without a notary. The listed insurance certificate and endorsement are not notarized.
- How do I submit the Special Event Application?
- Upload the application and applicable supporting documents through MyBuildingPermit.com. Fees are invoiced after the submittal is deemed sufficient for review.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- The checklist may call for event site, traffic control, and transportation or parking plans, a certificate of liability insurance, and other documents depending on the event.
- Does every event need a special event permit?
- The application describes special events as activities affecting public streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, or traffic, or generating considerable public participation. Neighborhood block parties may not require a permit.
Need something notarized?
This Special Event Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Issaquah form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.