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Brevard County, FL Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Brevard County Code § 10-39
Neighbor notice
72 hours before closure
Vehicle speed limit
10 mph in event
Vehicle height limit
15 feet
Insurance
waived if non-commercial, private

Summary

Closing a public road in unincorporated Brevard for a parade or block party requires a special event permit, 72-hour notice to affected property owners, street barricades, and a 10 mph vehicle speed limit.

City-specific rules exist: Titusville, Melbourne, Cocoa, and Palm Bay have their own block party permits rules that differ from Brevard County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

(b)The sponsor and/or provider will be responsible for:(1)Coordinating traffic control with the county sheriff's department, municipal law enforcement agency and/or the state highway patrol and notifying the fire department and emergency management services of the closure and alternate routes.(2)Notifying each property owner or tenant affected by the temporary road closing at least 72 hours in advance of the event.(3)Placing standard street barricades at all conflict points entering the event route in a manner to allow emergency vehicles to enter if necessary. Street barricades may be placed one-half hour prior to the event and must be removed immediately upon completion of the event.(4)Erecting signage identifying road closures and detours in advance of actual closure in conformance with the uniform traffic control devices manual.(5)Collecting and disposing of all debris within the road and rights-of-way upon completion of the event.(6)No vehicle shall exceed 15 feet in height, due to height restrictions of traffic signals.(7)Maximum speed of vehicles or units in event shall not exceed ten miles per hour (mph).(8)If the block party is a non-commercial activity and is not open to the public, the block party will not be required to supply the county with a certificate of insurance. (Ord. No. 2000-26, § 9, 4-25-00)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).

Full Breakdown

Under Brevard County Code § 10-39, a block party that closes a public or county-maintained road requires a special event permit application under § 10-37, plus a route map with an alternate detour route. The sponsor must notify every affected property owner or tenant at least 72 hours before the closure, place standard street barricades at conflict points, and remove them immediately after the event. No vehicle in the event can exceed 15 feet in height or travel faster than 10 mph. A non-commercial block party that is not open to the public does not need to provide the county a certificate of insurance.

Violations & Fines

Violating a block party permit condition is enforceable as a code violation under § 1-7, and the building official can revoke the special event permit for any violation of this article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Brevard County block party need a permit?
Yes: closing any public or county-maintained road for a block party requires a special event permit under Brevard County Code § 10-39, filed with the building official at least ten working days in advance.
How much notice must neighbors get before a block party closes a street?
At least 72 hours. The sponsor must notify every property owner or tenant affected by the temporary road closure that far in advance, per § 10-39(b)(2).
Do I need insurance for a small block party?
No: if the block party is non-commercial and not open to the public, § 10-39(b)(8) exempts the sponsor from providing the county a certificate of insurance.

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