Salinas, CA Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)

Sec. 20 bars blocking off a public street, holding or participating in a block party, meeting, gathering, rally or contest, or otherwise using a street in a way that obstructs normal traffic, without first getting a city manager permit for the temporary closing. Sec. 21 requires a written application at least 10 days before the event (Sec. 22, waivable for good cause) identifying the applicant, sponsoring organization, event chairman, date, streets to be closed, expected number of people and vehicles, and hours. The city manager must issue the permit upon finding the closure won't substantially inconvenience regular street users, isn't likely to cause injury, property damage or disorder, won't divert too many police officers, won't unreasonably hamper fire and police protection, isn't primarily for commercial advertising or private profit, and that adequate litter cleanup is assured (Sec.

23). The manager must act within five days and give written reasons for denial (Sec. 24), and an aggrieved applicant can appeal to the city council within five days of denial (Sec. 25). Issued permits specify the streets and time period closed, barricade placement, protections for abutting property, and litter-removal requirements (Sec. 26), and the permittee must carry the permit during the event (Sec. 27). The permit can be revoked for violating its terms or no longer meeting the Sec. 23 standards (Sec. 28).