Anaheim, CA Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- AMC § 12.12.010(.0203)
- Approving official
- Traffic and Transportation Manager
- Exempt from
- Right-of-way construction permit, §§12.12.020-.060
- Unauthorized closure penalty
- Infraction, then misdemeanor
- Amended
- Ord. 6449, Nov. 11, 2018
Summary
Anaheim residents can close a street for a block party without a full right-of-way construction permit, but the closure must first be approved by the City's Traffic and Transportation Manager; closing a street without that sign-off is treated the same as any other unauthorized right-of-way obstruction.
12.12.010 OBSTRUCTIONS TO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY — PERMIT REQUIRED. .020 The provisions of this section shall not apply to: .0203 Any temporary street closure for a block party as approved by the Traffic and Transportation Manager, or any other obstruction or street closure approved or authorized pursuant to any other provision of this Code, or any policy or regulation adopted by the City Council;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-28: Code: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026 | Zoning: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026).
Full Breakdown
010 generally makes it unlawful to obstruct a public street, alley or sidewalk without a right-of-way construction permit from the Director of Public Works. 060 (with its written application, filing fee, inspection deposit and security bond); instead, the Traffic and Transportation Manager separately reviews and signs off on the temporary closure. 010) rather than the exemption, and is treated as an unpermitted right-of-way obstruction. 030) makes a first violation within a 12-month period an infraction and any second or later violation in that window a misdemeanor, regardless of which part of the section is violated.
The Code does not spell out a separate fee schedule or written application form specific to block parties in this chapter; residents apply through the Traffic and Transportation Manager's office rather than the Public Works right-of-way permit counter.
Violations & Fines
Closing an Anaheim street for a block party without prior Traffic and Transportation Manager approval falls under the general right-of-way obstruction prohibition in Section 12.12.010(.010), not the block-party exemption in (.0203). A first such unauthorized closure within 12 months is an infraction; a repeat violation in that period is a misdemeanor under Section 12.12.010(.030).
Frequently Asked Questions
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