Block Party Application

Name: Special Event Applications
Start: 2022-03-10T00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-31T03:02-05:00
Location: 3518 Broad St

Deadline: Dec 31, 2024 12:00 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Special Event Applications

Date: Mar 10, 2022 12:00 am - Dec 31, 2024 3:02 am (EST)

3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, United States

Free

About the event

Special Event Applications for people/companies wishing to put on a special event within the City of Chamblee.

City of Chamblee

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City of Chamblee

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About the application

The purpose of the Block Party Application is to provide a simple way for residents utilize a city street or property for a Neighborhood Block Party. A Block Party Permit is ministerial and shall be issued only to an Applicant that agrees to comply with the terms, conditions, requirements, and criteria established on the Block Party Application website. All other applicants seeking to close a neighborhood street need to contact the Community Engagement Department before completing the permit at ksears@chambleega.gov or 470-395-2342. Permit applications are free to submit but must be submitted at least sixty (60) days in advance for proper review.

Terms & Conditions

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A Block Party Applicant shall be limited to:
- A resident within the Block Party Venue.
Block Party Venue shall be limited to:
- A maximum area no greater than three blocks of a residential street that allows for no more than one lane of traffic in either direction, excluding turn lanes.
- A residential street(s) where no transit routes, commercial facilities, hospitals, police stations, fire stations, or direct access to a public park entrance and exits.
- An area where the street closure would not “lock-in” entrance or exit to a non-involved street(s).
The Hours of Operation of a Block Party shall be limited to:
- One (1) day only.
- 9:00 AM—11:00 PM, including set-up and clean-up.
Block Party Attendance shall be:
- Private, meaning the Block Party is not open to the general public and the applicant is responsible for ensuring all attendees are invited guests.
- Free, meaning no type of payment is required for entrance or participation, including, but not limited to, a cover charge or the sale of food or beverages. Sale of food is allowed (i.e. food trucks, etc.) Paid sponsorship is prohibited. Voluntary donations from invited guests may be accepted by the applicant to off-set Block Party costs; however, no guest shall be required to make such donation as a condition of attendance.

2. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Applicant shall ensure:
- Upon a complaint by any reasonable person, the Applicant must ensure any sound is turned downto a more acceptable level or eliminated altogether. (Ord. No. 743 , 12-19-17)
- Parked or moving vehicles shall not be located in the Block Party Venue during the Block Party.
- The placement of any furniture, activities or equipment on a street(s) shall be such that an unobstructed lane or clear path of travel sufficient for access by an emergency vehicle is maintained throughout the entire Block Party Venue.
- All storm drains within the Block Party Venue shall be covered to preclude the discharge of pollutant/liquids into the storm drain system, unless there is a chance of rain in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations. Any materials used to block a storm drain shall be removed from the Block Party Venue upon conclusion of the Block Party clean-up process.
- The Block Party Venue shall be clean, free of equipment, and restored to public access immediately upon conclusion of the Block Party
- Any barricades shall be provided by the Block Party applicant or other Block Party attendees.

3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Applicant shall:
- Show proof of residency within the Block Party Venue. Proof of residency shall consist of a minimum of two (2) of the following: current utility/household bill (e.g. Water, Gas, Electric,Telephone, Cable); and/or Driver’s License
- Create a computer generated or hand-drawn scaled site plan depicting:
  - Name and location of street(s) to be closed.
  - Location of furniture, activities, or equipment.
  - Any inflatable/play equipment such as, but not limited to, a jump house, slide or climbing wall shall be specifically identified.
  - Location of safety equipment such as barricades to close street(s).
  - Location of an unobstructed lane or clear path of travel sufficient for access by an emergency vehicle throughout the entire Block Party Venue.
  - Location of trash receptacles including separate trash and recycling receptacles.
- Agree to comply with all local, state, and federal, laws, codes and regulations associated with the Block Party.

Questions on the application

User information

First name
Last name
Email

Additional information

Applicant Name
Applicant Email
Applicant Cell Phone
Applicant Alternate Phone
Applicant Address
Date of Event
Is this an annual event?
Estimated number of people attending?
Event Times - please include beginning and ending, as well as set up and breakdown time
Describe reason for the Block Party and planned activities:
List of streets impacted:
Map of streets impacted (please attach a PDF, JPG, Word, or PNG)
Will there be sound amplification?
If yes, what kind (DJ, speaker, band, etc.)?
Will there be inflatables?
If yes, what type and what time is set up and breakdown?
Will there be portable toilets?
If yes, how many, and what time is drop off and pick up?
Will there be fireworks?
If yes, what time will the fireworks begin and end?
I hereby certify and affirm that I am a Chamblee resident of the neighborhood conducting the Block Party, who is at least 18 years of age and that a majority of the residents on any street or block(s) for the proposed Block Party have been notified and approved of the proposed Block Party. I also voluntarily assume all risk of loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by me or my guests while participating in, traveling from, or observing any of the events that are part of the block party. I hereby release the City of Chamblee and all its offices, elected officials, employees, and other agents from any and all liability associated with the event. By signing below, I agree to the rules and regulations and understand the undertaking of risk as described above. Responsible to require any insurance needed for extra activities.
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