Public Notification

Guidelines for Notifying Residents and Businesses

Public notification is a critical step in the planning process. If your event affects residents or businesses, you must provide public notification 30 days before the event date. This includes road closures or other disruptions and requires distributing notices to any impacted occupants by road closure, use of the right-of-way, or detours.

Notification Guidelines

Public notification is a critical step in the planning process. If your event affects residents or businesses, you must provide public notification 30 days before the event date. This includes road closures or other disruptions and requires distributing notices to any impacted occupants by road closure, use of the right-of-way, or detours.

Notices must be distributed at least 30 days before the event date to provide adequate time for residents and businesses to plan accordingly.
Notification must cover all properties and businesses within the impacted area of the event, as determined by Tacoma Venues & Events.
Event details, including:
- Date, time, and location of the event
- Description of road closures or detours
- Contact information for the event organizer
- A map of the event layout, highlighting closures and alternate routes
A template for public notification is available to ensure compliance with Tacoma’s communication standards.
TRI-FOLD MAILER TEMPLATE
TRI-FOLD MAILER NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY TEMPLATE
Note: It is recommended that multiple public notification methods be used for special events.

List of recommended notification methods:
- Posters
- Flyers
- Mailers
- Door hangs
- Email campaigns
- Door-to-door contact

Compliance and Documentation

Event organizers must provide proof of notification to Tacoma Venues & Events, no less than 30 days prior to the event date.

Assistance

Event organizers can request assistance for distribution of tri-fold mailing public notifications. Fees will be applied.