Walton County, FL Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Annual cap
- Five 30A/connector road closures per year
- Beneficiary requirement
- 501(c)(2) or 501(c)(3) charity
- Host requirement
- Nonprofit organization
- Application deadline
- 90 days before the event
- Multi-use path
- Must remain open, cannot be used
Summary
Unincorporated Walton County limits road closures for races and similar events on Scenic Highway 30A and its connector roads to five per calendar year, requiring the event to benefit a Walton County charity, be hosted by a nonprofit, and get sheriff, fire and public works sign-off under Section 4-27(d).
(d)30A and connector road races and road closure events. In an effort to limit the traffic, congestion, and related impacts of races and other road closure events on 30A and connector roads including, but not limited to, County Highway 393, County Highway 83, County Highway 283, and County Highway 395, the County has established the following criteria to aid in the selection of the events and to limit the number of events per year:(1)No more than five road closure events per year will be permitted.(2)The event must benefit a Walton County Charity—501 (c2) or (c3).(3)The event must be hosted by a non-profit organization. ... (8)Completed applications for races and road closure events must be submitted and received no less than 90 days prior to the scheduled event.
Full Breakdown
Section 4-27(d) of the outdoor event permitting article targets road races and other road-closure events on County Highway 30A and its connectors, including County Highways 393, 83, 283 and 395. To limit traffic congestion, the county caps these events at no more than five road closures per year. Qualifying events must benefit a Walton County charity organized as a 501(c)(2) or 501(c)(3) and be hosted by a nonprofit organization; priority goes to events with a long-standing history, an established safety record and strong attendance. No part of the county's multi-use path may be used to stage the event, single-lane closures are not permitted, and the applicant must satisfy Walton County Emergency Management, the South Walton Fire District and the Sheriff's Office on public safety.
A completed application, including the county's Roadway Activities Application - Road Closure Request, must reach Public Works and then go to the Board of County Commissioners for approval at a regular meeting, and must be submitted at least 90 days before the scheduled event. Applicants must document the event's history, past safety record and past participation levels so the outdoor review committee can prioritize established events over new ones.
Violations & Fines
An event that exceeds the five-closure annual cap, uses the multi-use path, requires a single-lane closure, or is not hosted by a qualifying nonprofit does not meet Section 4-27(d)'s criteria and can be denied or have its permit revoked under Section 4-27(g), with unpermitted road closures separately punishable under the county's general penalty in Section 1-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any group close part of Scenic Highway 30A for an event?
How far ahead must a 30A road race application be submitted?
Can the multi-use path along 30A be closed for a race?
Sources & Official References
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