REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC AND INVITATIONAL DANCES

Pursuant to City of Newberg Code 5.25.010:

 

  • A license is required of any person or organization conducting or sponsoring any public or invitational dance in any building other than a private dwelling house.
  • Minors under the age of 15 years, unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian, are prohibited from attending any dance in a public dance hall within the City of Newberg.
  • All dances shall be closed no later than 1:00 a.m., however, amplified sound must end at 10:00 p.m.
  • The use of amplified sound requires an additional sound permit from the City of Newberg.
  • All events having more than 100 persons must have a minimum of two Newberg-Dundee Police Reserve Officers or other security approved by the Chief of Police.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DANCES WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED

 

Pursuant to City of Newberg Code 5.25.010:

  • A certificate of liability insurance in the amount of $300,000 or greater is required for any event where alcoholic beverages are served.
  • A State of Oregon Liquor License Application must be attached to this form (if required).
  • All events where alcoholic beverages are served must have a minimum of two Newberg-Dundee Police Reserve Officers. (Final number of required Officers or other security approved by the Chief of Police, will be determined by the Newberg-Dundee Police Department based on information provided in the application).

Permits will be approved subject to a local records check, criminal history check, type of event and number of persons expected.

 

Note: Permits are subject to revocation for violation of applicable City Ordinances and/or State Laws.

Please fill out the permit and return  to the Public Safety Building at 401 East Third St.  Allow a minimum of 10 working days to process.