River Rouge, MI · Wayne County
Block Party Regulations, Guide and Application
River Rouge residents use this guide and application to request a block party permit and collect neighborhood support for a street closure.
What this form is
This packet explains how to organize a neighborhood block party, includes a petition and a request for a block party permit, and lists rules for street closures. The application and petition must be submitted 30 days before the party date, and the petition must be signed by 65% of residents on the street. It asks for event details, representative contact information, and resident signatures.
Who needs it
River Rouge neighborhood representatives organizing a block party and requesting a street closure should complete the application and gather the required petition signatures.
How to submit it
The application and petition must be submitted 30 days before the party date. The permit request is addressed to the River Rouge Police Department; the document gives no submission address or method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the representative signs the permit request, and residents sign the petition—no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the block party guide, petition, and permit application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the neighborhood representative’s contact details and the requested block party and street closure information.
- 3
Gather Petition Signatures
Collect signatures from 65% of residents on the street.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the application with the petition 30 days before the party date; the request is addressed to the River Rouge Police Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the River Rouge block party application?
- No. The representative signs the permit request and residents sign the petition; the packet does not list a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the block party application?
- Submit the application with the petition 30 days before the party date. The request is addressed to the River Rouge Police Department, but the packet does not give a submission address or method.
- How many residents must sign the petition?
- The petition must be signed by 65% of residents on the street.
- What information does the permit request ask for?
- It asks for the representative’s contact details, event information, the group requesting a street closure, streets to be blocked, event date and times, and estimated attendance.
Need something notarized?
This Block Party Regulations, Guide and Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.