La Mesa, CA · San Diego County
Temporary Street Closure/Block Party Permit
This application requests permission to close a residential street temporarily for a block party or other event and is filed by the event applicant.
What this form is
Use this application to request a temporary closure of a residential street in La Mesa; requests to close a major street are directed to the City Manager’s Office. The application asks for the street and closure times, applicant contact details, event reason and attendance, insurance choice, and information about music, alcohol, and resident support. Submit it with the petition, barricade and layout plans, and applicable supporting documents.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking to close a La Mesa residential street temporarily for a block party or other event needs this permit application.
How to submit it
Submit the signed application and required materials to the Engineering Division, Public Works Department, at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942, with payment of applicable fees.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant simply signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Permit Packet
Download the temporary street closure application and its instructions and supporting forms.
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Complete and Sign the Application
Provide the closure location and times, applicant contact information, event details, insurance choice, and requested music, alcohol, and petition information; then sign and date.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the signed resident petition, barricade/detour plan, layout plan, proof of insurance, and applicable alcohol permit materials.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed package and applicable fee payment to the Engineering Division at the address stated on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Street Closure/Block Party Permit?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; no notarized attachment is identified in the packet.
- How do I submit the street closure permit application?
- Submit the signed application and required materials to the Engineering Division at the address on the form, with payment of applicable fees.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The packet calls for a signed resident petition, barricade/detour and layout plans, proof of insurance, and, when applicable, alcohol permit materials.
- How far in advance must the application be submitted?
- The city policy says the listed forms must be submitted at least 15 working days before the temporary street closure.