Not all events in Naches require a permit. A special event permit is required if an event takes place on public property or a public right-of-way, or if it is held on private property but significantly affects traffic flow, congestion, or nearby public streets and rights-of-way. It is also required if the event places substantial demand on emergency services or if occurs within the Town’s historic downtown and either involves ticket sales or is open to the public with an expected attendance of more than 100 people. NMC 5.16.030 further describes when a permit may not be needed.

What is expressive speech activity?

Events that are expressive in nature, such as marches, rallies, or gathering, are not subject to the fee. However, the event planner must complete the Special Events Permit Application no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled activity.

What is the Special Event Application Process?

• Depending on the type of special events, a completed special event permit application is requested at least 60 days in advance of the event
• Prepare and submit with your application and include event layout map(s) and a detailed schematic/layout of any alcohol areas, if applicable (note: an additional special event permit with through the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is also required for any events service alcohol).
• Secure insurance as indicated in the application, and attach proof of insurance with your application
• Pay application fee along with the application

Please call Naches Town Hall with any questions: 509-653-0204 or contact Town Hall via email.

Event Permits

Park Reservation – use when seeking to reserve a park shelter or space at either Clemans View Park or the Naches Train Depot (not Applewood Park)
Street Right-of-Way – Use when requesting to close a public street for an event
Community Notification – Affidavit for public notification of event. Required for all street right-of-way use applications and some special event permit applications.
Special Event Permit – General application to be used for most events (large or small)
Food Vendor Application – Yakima Health District application to be a temporary food vendor (Contact Yakima Health with questions or to submit)
Tourism Fund Application – Funding request for event focused on tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities (ex: large events with visitors or attendees from out of town)
Fireworks – Application to discharge fireworks or sell fireworks within town limits