Block Party Permit Application

What is a Block Party?

A "Block Party" is a gathering organized by residents of the neighborhood abutting the street to be closed, for their enjoyment.

Permits are intended for the gathering of local residents to help encourage the building of a community by allowing people to get to know their neighbors.  These permits are not for private events such as weddings or birthday parties.

Street Closure

If the Block Party will close or restrict a public street, the street closure requirements are:

• Street is a residential/local roadway*;
• Preferably a non-through street*;
• Closure must be for entire block;
• Must use City-provided barricades to block streets.
• Street closure limited to daylight hours only, and starting no earlier than 8am and ending no later than 10pm;

*  For clarification of acceptable block party locations, please contact Traffic Engineering or 503-635-0270.

Permit Application Requirements

A Block Party requires a permit issued by the City. Additional documents may also be required:

• Abutting Neighbors Consent (pdf below):  When block party is held in closed or restricted street, consent of abutting neighbors needed;
• Map of affected roadway;
• Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) Permit: If alcohol use is planned for your Block Party, you may need to submit OLCC permits with your application. [The City of Lake Oswego (local government as stated on the application) will process the first portion and then contact you to take the City-approved application to OLCC];
• Temporary Restaurant License & Food Handler Certificate: For any food service establishment in the street, public right-of-way, and City facility.

Additional Information

After receipt of the Block Party Permit Application, you may be contacted by affected City departments if additional information is needed or to discuss the specific plans to accommodate the Block Party and its impact upon the public generally.

Submission of Application for Permit

An application can be completed and submitted through the online form (find under Related links).  We are trying to go paperless so please use the online form.  If you must go the paper application route then contact Jean Ostrander at jostrander@ci.oswego.or.us or 503-675-3901 to have an application sent to you.

Please submit the application at least two weeks prior to the event.