St. Joseph, MI · Berrien County
Block Party Application Form
St. Joseph residents use this application to request permission to hold a neighborhood block party on a residential street.
What this form is
A City resident who lives in the block party area submits this application to request use of a public right-of-way for a neighborhood block party. The form asks for the applicant’s contact information, the requested date and hours, the street location, and confirmation that nearby residents were notified. The City Manager or designee reviews the request, and the policy says to apply at least three weeks before the requested date.
Who needs it
A St. Joseph resident who lives in the block party area and will attend must apply and notify residents of the affected area before submitting the request.
How to submit it
Complete the form and return it to the City Manager’s Office, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. The policy says to submit it at least three weeks before the requested date.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it contains no sworn attachment or other notarized step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Block Party Application Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant contact information, the requested date and hours, and the street location; confirm whether affected residents were notified.
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Notify Affected Residents
Notify residents of the affected area before submitting the request, as required by the policy.
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Sign And Date The Application
Sign and date the application; no notary is required.
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Submit To The City
Return the form to the City Manager’s Office at 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085, at least three weeks before the requested date.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for a block party in St. Joseph?
- A City resident who lives in the block party area must apply, be present at the party, and be responsible for following the rules and handling the barricades.
- What information does the Block Party Application request?
- The form asks for the applicant’s contact information, requested date and times, street location, whether nearby residents were notified, and the applicant’s signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the Block Party Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it contains no sworn attachment or other notarized step.
- How do I submit the Block Party Application?
- Return the completed form to the City Manager’s Office at 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. The policy says to apply at least three weeks before the requested date.
Need something notarized?
This Block Party Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.