Pelham, NY · Westchester County
Block Party Petition
Pelham residents use this petition to gather household signatures agreeing to a temporary street closure for a proposed block party.
What this form is
The petition is required as a condition of applying for a Block Party permit and calls for signatures from a simple majority of households in the block party area. It asks for the event date, street and block boundaries, hours, and residents’ names, signatures, and addresses; signers consent to a temporary street closure with barricades and agree to follow public health mandates if they participate.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Pelham Block Party permit needs signatures from a simple majority of households in the proposed event area.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; it has no notarized attachment or sworn step, and residents provide their names, signatures, and addresses.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Block Party Petition PDF.
- 2
Complete Event Details
Enter the event date, street, block boundaries, and event hours.
- 3
Gather Household Signatures
Collect names, signatures, and addresses from a simple majority of households in the block party area.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed petition to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Block Party Petition for?
- It gathers residents’ signatures consenting to a temporary street closure, including barricades, for a proposed block party in Pelham.
- How many household signatures are needed?
- The petition says the applicant must gather signatures from a simple majority, or 50%, of households located within the block party area.
- Do I need a notary for the Block Party Petition?
- No. This petition is signed without a notary, and the document does not mention a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Block Party Petition?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Block Party Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pelham form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.