The purpose of this Village form and process concerning block parties is threefold. The first is to help provide an orderly and safe procedure for closing the streets for block parties. The second is to alert and solicit the cooperation of the street's residents. The third is to ensure that emergency vehicles are informed of street closures.
• First form a small committee and designate a chairperson OR just choose a block resident to organize the block party. This person will serve as Village’s contact.
• Determine the date and hours of the party.
• Fill out this request form.
• The chairperson or other member of the committee should contact the residents of the street to close it. While it is not necessary to obtain a signature from every household on the street, it is important that each household be informed of the planned closure as this petition basically advises the Village that there are no objections to the street being closed.
• Submit this form at least 3 weeks before your planned block party. This allows sufficient time for the approval process to be completed, as several departments (Police, Fire and Public Works) are involved.
• Block parties are permitted any day of the week, however due to the limited number of barricades available, only five (5) block parties are permitted over the weekend (Friday-Sunday).
• If there is any concern about date availability, you may contact the Clerks Department (414.847.2700 ext. 9) in advance. Requests are processed based on the date the form is received in the Clerks Department office.
• Following approval, the chairperson will be contacted.
Because the street is being closed to traffic, it may only be closed on the day of the party:
• Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. (9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. during daylight savings time) without using lighted barricades.
• Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. with lighted barricades. Depending on other demands, lighted barricades may not be available on the requested dates and will be provided on a first request basis.
In either case, the party may not go beyond 10 p.m. when the Village’s noise ordinance goes into effect.
• Streets must be closed from intersection to intersection. In the case of cul-de-sacs, from the cul-de-sac to its intersection with the adjoining street. For safety reasons, no partial block closing will be permitted.
• The Village's Department of Public Works will deliver a sufficient number of street barricades (provided they are available) to the end of the block on the work day preceding the party and pick up the barricades at the same location on the next working day following the party.
• It is the responsibility of the chairperson (or designated resident) to erect and maintain the barricades in a proper position during the time the street is closed. Naturally, after the scheduled end time, the barricades should be promptly removed.
• Vehicles should not use the closed street except in the case of an emergency. Residents who plan to use their cars on the day of the party are encouraged to move them from the block before barricades are placed and not to return them until the party is over. Children have a tendency to enjoy playing in the street and running across it without looking when it is closed. If possible, cars should not be parked on the closed street.
• If alcoholic beverages are served at your party, please use responsibly.
• Use of alcohol by individuals under age 21 is against the law.
• On occasion the Village has received complaints from neighbors on adjoining blocks about loud noises, etc. Please be considerate of them and refrain from using loud music, especially in the evening hours.
• Any complaints received by the Police Department concerning the party will be brought to the attention of the block party chairperson for correction if necessary.
• We also ask that the street be cleaned of litter after the party.
Due to traffic conditions, block parties MAY NOT be held on the following streets:
Should you have any questions concerning the above information, please contact the Clerks Department at 414.847.2700 ext. 9.
Have a fun and safe block party!
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