Apply for a Residential Block Closure Permit

A residential block closure permit allows residents in a city block to hold a residential, neighbors-only social gathering, not affiliated with any special event or commercial establishment.

Residential block parties (specifically gatherings for residents of a block and NOT events open to the public) require an application to be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance.

With the exception of National Night Out and Halloween night, residential block parties are limited to Fridays 6pm-9pm and Saturdays and Sundays 11am-9pm.

Policies

Ensure your gathering will adhere to the permit policies:

1. Must be open to all residents of the block for purpose of meeting neighbors - no private parties.
2. You must notify all residents of the party's date/time at least 24 hours in advance.
3. Access to all fire hydrants, mail boxes or other utilities must remain available.
4. No sound amplifying devices may be used that can be heard beyond 150 feet.
5. No admission charge may be made.

For your application, you will need to provide:

• Street address
• Hundred block and name of street you wish to close
• Cross streets on either side of the block you wish to close
• Number of blocks to be closed
• Day, date and time of event
• Anticipated number of persons to attend
• Your plan for notifying block residents
• Your contact information

Use the Begin Online button below to submit your application.

Begin online

$20/block. Payment processing fees will be displayed before you complete your transaction.

• After submitting your application, you’ll get a confirmation email with an application ID.
• You can track your status anytime on the Track and Manage a Case, Permit, or License page.
• We’ll review your application and check for any unpaid city invoices.
• If approved, you can pay online and download your permit, or pay in person at the Street Department office.
• View the instructions to make a payment to the Street Department.