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Poulsbo staff propose seasonal limits, tiered fees and stricter deadlines for Waterfront Park events
Summary
Staff presented proposals to manage growing special‑event demand at Waterfront Park, including a Tuesday–Thursday rest period during peak season, a one‑event‑per‑day limit, tiered permit fees based on staff time and event size, an out‑of‑city surcharge and stiffer late‑application penalties; staff will return with cost‑recovery data and a proposed
City staff on Oct. 8 presented a set of proposals intended to manage a growing load of special events at Waterfront Park and other public spaces, asking the council for high‑level direction before staff returns with fee and cost‑recovery details.
Staff said the number of events has risen from about 14 in 2021 to roughly 40 in 2025 and that administrative time for permits varies drastically: the minimum administrative review is about five hours, while some events have demanded 20–40 staff hours across departments. That variation, staff said, prompted a recommendation to move away from the current flat $75 or $50 fee and toward a tiered fee model tied to expected staff time and event scale.
The key proposals discussed were:
- A seasonal schedule for…
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