Port St. Lucie, FL Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)

Sec. 03 defines a block party as an organized residential neighborhood gathering on a public right-of-way, meaning a street, sidewalk, or alley, that is confined to a designated area, distinguishing it from a road festival, which charges admission, and from a parade or procession. Sec. 04 makes it unlawful to engage in, participate in, aid, form, or start a block party, or any other special event using a public right-of-way, without first obtaining a street closure permit under Chapter 99, and Sec. 02 vests authority to issue that permit in the chief of police.

Sec. 05 requires the application to be filed with the chief of police not less than 30 days nor more than 365 days before the event, listing the applicant's name and contact information, any sponsoring organization, the proposed date and hours, the right-of-way segment to be used, the estimated number of participants, a maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan, and proof of comprehensive liability insurance satisfactory to the city; the applicant must sign an agreement to abide by all chapter provisions. Sec. 07 requires the chief to consult public works, parks and recreation, and risk management before deciding, and directs approval when no other applicant has priority for that date, the paperwork is complete, and the event will not interfere with police, fire, ambulance, or emergency response access.

Sec. 08 gives the chief ten days to act and five more to notify the applicant, with a written denial sent by certified mail; Sec. 09 lets a denied or revoked applicant appeal to the city manager within five days, with a decision due within 72 hours. Sec. 13 lets the chief revoke a permit already issued if deemed necessary, appealable the same way as a denial.