Carrollton, TX Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Application lead time
- At least 7 business days
- Resident consent needed
- 75% of adult residents on the street
- Allowed hours
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Max closure size
- One block
- Fire lane required
- 12-foot clear lane
- Appeal window
- 5 days to the City Manager
Summary
A neighborhood block party that closes a residential street in Carrollton needs a street closure permit from the City Manager, backed by a petition signed by 75 percent of the adult residents on that street. Closures cannot exceed one block and must run between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
All persons desiring a private residential street closure for the purpose of holding a block party shall file, not less than seven business days prior to the requested closure, with the City Manager or his designee, an application for a street closure permit and petition provided by the city... (D) The petition shall contain the signatures of 75 percent of the adult residents of the street to be closed indicating their consent to the proposed street closure and agreeing to indemnify and hold the city harmless for any claims of injury or damage to persons or property... For purposes of computing the above percentage, each lot or property parcel shall have only one vote.
Full Breakdown
30 requires anyone wanting a private residential street closure for a block party to file, at least seven business days before the requested date, an application and petition with the City Manager or designee that names the requesting residents, identifies the street and closure date and time, and carries signatures from 75 percent of the adult residents on that street consenting to the closure and agreeing to indemnify the city; each lot or parcel counts as one vote regardless of how many adults live there. 32). , and the closed area cannot exceed one block. 34).
Violations & Fines
The City Manager, the Chief of Police, or their designees can revoke a block party street closure permit at any time, before or during the event, in the interest of public safety, health or welfare (§ 117.35). Chapter 117 carries the code's general penalty tier fine of up to $500 per offense under § 10.99(A)(1)(k), and the permit holder must indemnify the city against injury or property damage claims arising from the closure under § 117.36; permit fees are non-refundable once paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
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