Recommendations and regulations for planning and having a successful neighborhood gathering:

• A Block Party application must be obtained from the Department of Public Works and be on file at least one week before the date of the gathering. It is recommended that an application be requested as early as possible. Call (216) 529-6801 for the application information.
• One person must be appointed to assume the responsibility and act as chairperson for the block party. This person's name and phone number as representative will be on file at City Hall and act as the only contact person.
• Make sure that everyone on the block is invited to attend. It is best that at least 75% of the residents are willing to participate in the block party. Those who do not wish to be involved in the gathering should be kept informed of the scheduling of street closing times, etc.
• Beer and intoxicating liquor is NOT permitted on public property. (Ord. 529.10)
• The permit allows for the closing of the street until SUNSET. The City will deliver barricades to the home of the authorized representative on Friday and pick them up from the same location (on the tree lawn) on the following Monday. Special arrangements can be made for parties during a holiday.
• Police, Fire and EMS are notified of the street closings. If an emergency vehicle is needed during the party, barricades must be removed from both ends of the block.
• Barricades must be removed from the street at SUNSET. This rule must be enforced to protect residents, any activity on the street after dark poses a safety hazard.
• No music after 9:00 p.m.
• It is a good idea to put out waste containers and a recycling container for pop cans and plastic bottles near all eating areas. {The Recycling Office provides recycling bags for bottles and cans and stickers with recycling instructions -- call (216) 529-6170.} All debris must be cleaned from the street and front yards when the party is over. Individuals should put the trash out on their regular collection day.