How Cherry Hill Handles Special Events & Permits: A Practical Guide
Cherry Hill maintains 93 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with special events & permits. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Cherry Hill falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.
Block Party Permits
Cherry Hill Township has no separate block party application in its code. A resident event that needs a street closed still runs through Section 10-2, which lets the Chief of Police, or the Mayor if the Chief cannot act, authorize closing any street to traffic for specified hours whenever the closure protects public safety, health or welfare.
Key details: Approving official: Chief of Police (Mayor as backup). Legal standard: Public safety, health or welfare. Signage: Required for duration of closure. State review trigger: Over 48 consecutive hours. Violation fine: Up to $50.
Section 10-2c makes violating any regulation the Chief of Police or Mayor promulgates under this authority punishable by a fine not to exceed $50. Closing a street for longer than forty-eight consecutive hours without first getting the state Commissioner of Transportation's approval under Section 10-2d also puts the closure outside the ordinance's own terms.
This is one of the stricter rules in Cherry Hill's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.
Park Event Permits
Anyone holding a special event in a Cherry Hill Township park must get a permit from the Recreation Department, which reviews applications against five standards and can be appealed to the Township Council within five days of a denial.
Key details: Who issues: Recreation Department. Appeal window: 5 days to Township Clerk. Council decision: Within 10 days of appeal. Insurance: May be required before permit. Revocation: For rule violation or good cause.
A permittee who violates park rules or the permit's terms risks revocation under Section 22-2.5 and, under Section 22-2.4, is personally liable for loss, damage or injury caused by the activity's negligence. Holding an event without a permit, or in violation of Chapter 22 generally, is punishable under Section 22-3.2 and the citywide Section 1-5 schedule: up to a $2,000 fine, up to 90 days' imprisonment, or up to 90 days of community service.
The Bottom Line
Cherry Hill's special events & permits rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Cherry Hill is broadly strict or permissive.
These rules come from Cherry Hill's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.