What information does the Block Party / Street Closure Petition ask for?

It asks for the event date, streets, rain date, submission date, contact details, signatures, and addresses of any vacant homes on the block.

How many signatures does the petition require?

The petition must have signatures from at least 70% of the addresses on the block for evaluation, with one signature per address.

Toledo, OH · Lucas County

No notary required

Block Party / Street Closure Petition

Residents use this petition to request a block party and street closure, providing event details, contact information, and signatures from addresses on the block.

What this form is

This petition requests a block party and street closure for a specified date and street segment, with a rain date. It asks for contact information, signatures, and addresses of vacant homes, if any. The petition requires signatures from at least 70% of addresses on the block for evaluation and must be submitted at least 30 days before the event; an online application is also required.

Who needs it

Residents requesting a block party and street closure complete the petition and gather signatures from addresses on the block.

How to submit it

Submit the petition to the Division of Traffic Management, 110 N. Westwood Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43607, at least 30 days before the event. Also submit the online application at toledo.oh.gov/special-events.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Block Party / Street Closure Petition PDF.
2
Complete The Event Details
Enter the event date, street segment, rain date, submission date, and contact information.
3
Gather Signatures
Collect one signature per address, reaching at least 70% of addresses on the block; note any vacant homes and their addresses.
4
Submit The Petition And Online Application
Submit the petition to the Division of Traffic Management at least 30 days before the event, and complete the online application at toledo.oh.gov/special-events.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Block Party / Street Closure Petition ask for?: It asks for the event date, streets, rain date, submission date, contact details, signatures, and addresses of any vacant homes on the block.
How do I submit the Block Party / Street Closure Petition?: Submit the petition to the Division of Traffic Management at 110 N. Westwood Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43607, at least 30 days before the event. Also submit the online application at toledo.oh.gov/special-events.
Do I need a notary for the Block Party / Street Closure Petition?: No. This petition is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How many signatures does the petition require?: The petition must have signatures from at least 70% of the addresses on the block for evaluation, with one signature per address.

Need something notarized?

This Block Party / Street Closure Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Toledo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.