Block Party

Block parties are meant to bring neighbors together and are not meant as a commercial activity. Block parties can only take place where the zoning is at least 2/3rds residential. If you are a business wanting to have an event, or you are hosting an event for profit, or you want to host an event on a non-residential street, please see the Special Events Page and follow that process. If you wish to have a Special Event on Courthouse Square, please email bcouncil@redwoodcity.org to start the process. 

Instructions

1. Please review Chapter 33A, Article I, of the Municipal Code here.
2. Fill out application form completely. Temporary Street Closure Application
3. Obtain signed approval for closure by majority of the residents on the block affected. Note: all businesses on the affected block must be notified of the proposed street closure even if they do not sign the petition.
4. Attach a diagram of the area involved and the streets to be closed. Indicate the proposed placement of barricades. Include houses and their street numbers.
5. Return completed forms to the police department at RCPD@redwoodcity.org, in person, or by mail – attention: Admin Lieutenant
6.  If you propose to prohibit parking as part of the street closure, once approved, the applicant is responsible for purchasing and placing their own No Parking signs 72 hours prior to the event. Vehicles that do not comply will not be towed.