Salt Lake City, UT Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Lead agency
- City events coordinator
- Application deadline
- 30 days before event
- Neighbor consent
- Required for affected addresses
- Fees
- Block parties are fee-exempt
- Penalty
- Class B misdemeanor
Summary
Block parties that close a city street need a special event permit, but the city waives its usual event fees for them.
BLOCK PARTY: An outdoor party put on by the residents of a neighborhood that is located on a single block face, does not block an intersection, and requires temporarily closing down a city street, sidewalk, or other city property. ... 10. If the event is a block party, the applicant must collect and submit with the application form the signed consent to any street closure from all neighbors whose vehicular access to their property is affected by such street closure. ... E. Exempt From Fees: Demonstrations and block parties shall be exempt from the fees set forth in subsections B, C, and D of this section
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-21: Code current through: Ord. 40-26, passed June 16, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Salt Lake City defines a block party as a neighborhood outdoor party on a single block face that closes a street, sidewalk, or other city property without blocking an intersection. Organizers must apply through the events coordinator at least 30 days ahead and collect signed consent from every neighbor whose vehicle access is affected by the closure. Unlike most special events, block parties are exempt from the application, support-service, and police/fire fees.
Violations & Fines
Holding an unpermitted block party or blocking a street without a permit is a class B misdemeanor; the city can also stop the event and cite participants for related violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Salt Lake City block parties pay event fees?
What must a block party application include?
Sources & Official References
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