Qualifying civic events open to the public may request a banner to be displayed over the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) right-of-way on Pacific Boulevard/Highway 99E, just east of Periwinkle Creek. All banners must comply with all ODOT and City of Albany regulations and must be approved by each agency before installation.
What banners qualify?
As per ODOT regulations:
- The event must:
- Be a non-political, non-commercial civic event within a 5-mile radius of the banner location, which is open to the public and recognized by the City of Albany.
- Provide a certificate of liability insurance to the City of at least $500,000, including the statement: “The City of Albany, its Public Works Department and Members thereof, its Officers, agents, and employees are named as additional insured.”
- The banner provided must:
- Include only the event name, the official event-specific logo, the event date and time, and the general location (e.g., downtown, riverfront, park name, etc.),
- NOT include a company or organization logo, advertising or sponsorships, political or commercial messages, brand or product names, cost, directions, contact information, QR codes, or any additional information,
- Be a finished dimension of 25 feet long and 31 inches tall,
- Be made of a durable material that can withstand 20lbs/ft2 of wind pressure with appropriate venting,
- Have 1/2" eyelets (size 4) placed every 22 inches along the top of the banner and at each corner,
- Have a 1/4" diameter cotton/poly rope sewn into the top and bottom of the banner to protect from tear-out at the eyelet,
- And, have supplied 3/8” x 3 1/2” zinc spring links for each eyelet on the banner.
How often can an event request a banner?
Banners are limited by ODOT regulation to a maximum of one 14-day period per calendar year. While the City will try to meet the applicant’s requested dates, banners are typically installed on Monday mornings. Installation and removal are at the sole discretion of the City and may be affected by factors including, but not limited to, available staffing, inclement weather, or structural failure.
Request a banner:
Timeline:
- Applicant submits request form to City of Albany for review.
- If approved, City submits application to ODOT on behalf of applicant.
- ODOT will assign a permit number and evaluate the City’s application. The applicant will be notified once the permit is approved.
- An applicant representative will need to deliver the approved, ready-to-hang banner to Public Works Operations at 310 Waverly Dr NE one week prior to the installation date.
- City installs the banner, then removes it.
For additional questions:
Public Works Operations, 541-917-7600,
