Ridgecrest, CA Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- § 14-93; § 14-98(12)
- Filing window
- 45 to 365 days ahead
- Neighbor approval
- 75% of affected residents
- Issuing authority
- City Manager
Summary
Block parties and other street closures in Ridgecrest need a special event permit from the city manager, filed 45 to 365 days ahead, and the city may require sign-off from 75% of residents on the affected streets.
Any person or organization desiring to conduct or sponsor a parade, athletic event, or other special event on city property, including streets, shall obtain a special event permit from the city manager... An application for a permit to conduct a block party may be conditioned on notice to and approval by 75 percent of the residents along the affected streets.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6).
Full Breakdown
Ridgecrest City Code § 14-93 requires anyone conducting a parade, athletic event, or other special event on city property, including streets, to get a special event permit from the city manager before the event. Applications go to the city clerk 45 to 365 days ahead with a nonrefundable fee. Under § 14-98(12), the city manager may condition a block party permit on notice to and approval by 75 percent of the residents along the affected streets. Permittees may also owe traffic-control fees, cleanup deposits, and liability insurance.
Violations & Fines
Sponsoring or conducting a parade, block party, or other special event without the required permit violates City Code § 14-93(b); permits can also be revoked under § 14-104 for violating permit terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to close my Ridgecrest street for a block party?
How far ahead should I apply?
Sources & Official References
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