FAQs • General FAQs

General FAQs

1. How does a person know if they need a Special Event Permit?: Special Event Permits are required for various different reasons, such as amplified sound, number of persons gathering, etc. For specific details, visit the Special Events Permit page.

2. What are the City's hours of operation?: Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The signs may be placed adjacent to the right-of-way with the property owner’s permission. (This means off to the side of the public right-of-way, not on the City mowing strip nor on the City sidewalk.)
Yard sale signs shall not be posted sooner than 5 p.m. on the day prior to the sale and shall be removed immediately following the end of the sale.
Yard sale signs must include the address where the yard sale is located and a date or dates of the sale.
Signs for yard sales shall not be allowed for more than three successive calendar days in a 30-day period and shall be limited to advertising not more than three yard sales events in the same calendar year at the same location.
A fine of $100 per yard sale sign which exceeds these provisions may be levied against the property owner where the sales are held.
No private signs, including yard sale signs, are allowed on any street sign, utility pole, roundabout, street median, planter strip or sidewalk.

Call 253.460.5405 for more information.

4. Do you rent out your facilities?: Yes, we do rent out a variety of City facilities. See our facility rentals page for a description of facilities that the City rents out.

5. How do I get a copy of a City ordinance or other City record?: City Ordinances, Resolutions, Minutes, Agendas, and the Municipal Code are available for viewing on the City's webpage by clicking on one of the links. You may also submit a public records request through the City's Public Records Request Center to obtain copies of these records or other city records. Contact the City Clerk's Office for more information.

6. Does the City have a Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax?: No, there is no local B&O tax in the City of University Place.

7. If there's an issue or problem with the City's website, who should I contact?: For issues with the City's website, email Public Relations.