Clarks Summit, PA · Lackawanna County
Residential Block Party Request Form
Clarks Summit residents use this request form to seek borough approval for a residential block party and provide information about the event and affected residents’ consent.
What this form is
The form requests borough approval for a residential block party and asks for the event location, date and times, contact details, and barricade drop-off address. Applicants must submit it at least 30 days before the event and include a petition showing consent from a majority of affected residents. Requests are subject to Police Department review, and only minor residential side streets will be considered.
Who needs it
An adult Clarks Summit resident planning a residential block party should complete the request and gather signatures showing consent from a majority of affected residents.
How to submit it
Submit the application and petition by email to [email protected], by fax to (570) 586-3024, or by mail to Borough Manager, Borough of Clarks Summit, 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the attached signature list records resident consent, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Residential Block Party Request Form and its resident signature list.
- 2
Complete The Request
Enter the location, date and times, contact details, and barricade drop-off address if needed.
- 3
Gather Resident Signatures
Include a petition showing consent from a majority of affected residents.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Send the request and petition by email, fax, or mail to the Borough Manager at the contact information on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Block Party Request Form?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary. Include the resident signature list showing consent from a majority of affected residents.
- How do I submit the Residential Block Party Request Form?
- Send the request and petition by email, fax, or mail to the Borough Manager. The form lists [email protected], fax (570) 586-3024, and the borough mailing address.
- When should I submit a block party request?
- Submit the request at least 30 days before the block party date; the form says permission cannot be guaranteed otherwise.
- What information and attachments does the request require?
- Provide the location, event date and times, contact information, and barricade drop-off address if different. Include a petition showing consent from a majority of affected residents.
