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Application for Block Party
For Planning Office Use Only
Case Number: Date Submitted: Received by:
EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT DESCRIPTION
EVENT DATE
TIME(FROM/TO)
Lowest residence address:
Highest residence address:
EVENT ORGANIZER INFORMATION
Name: E-Mail:
Mailing Address:
Street
City State ZIP
Daytime Phone No: ( ) Fax No.: ( )
CITY OF MURRIETA
Planning Department
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
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BLOCK PARTY PERMIT
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A Block Party Permit is required for certain projects that because of their nature or operation
may affect neighboring properties. In order to ensure compatibility with neighboring
properties, the Planning Department will review such items as traffic, relationship with
surrounding properties, and the operation of the use. The Planning Department may require
certain conditions that ensure that the proposed use will not cause an adverse impact to the
neighborhood.
THE BLOCK PARTY FILING PACKAGE MUST CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Application form with owner and applicant’s signature (attached)
2. $85.00 non refundable application fee
3. Petition in favor of block party (see attachment)
4. Copy of invitation or flyer being used for this event
5. Copy of signed Hold Harmless and Cancellation Agreement
6. Copy of completed “Notice of Temporary Street Closure for Block Party”
* indicate streets to be closed and type of equipment used to close streets
* indicate location of road closure signs to be posted
* indicate location of all activities (jolly jump, music, BBQ, games, etc)
* indicate location of fire extinguishers
7. 5 sets of site plans showing all affected properties (no larger than 11 x 17)
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BLOCK PARTY/ NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT
PETITION FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
In applying for permission to use City property under the provisions of Murrieta Municipal Code
section 12.12.020 (City policy on Special Events) the permit if approved, will be subject to MMC
12.12.020, and the following condition:
MMC 12.12.020 (g) That in the case of a block party or other similar neighborhood
event, the applicants have submitted a petition in favor of the event which has been
signed by sixty (60%) percent or more of the residents of the block affected by the permit.
The applicant shall attach a copy of the “Special Event Permit Application” to this petition for
inspection and review and list the lowest residence address and highest residence address
affected by the event.
Signatures and addresses will be cross-checked, with the completed map, by the Police
Department before final approval. If any affected residents have not signed this petition,
indicate the address and reasons below (i.e.: on vacation, unable to contact, disapproves of
street closure, etc.). Add additional sheets if necessary.
___________________________________ _______________________________________
LOWEST residence address HIGHEST residence address
By signature of this petition for Temporary Street Closure, the undersigned hereby agrees to
defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Murrieta, its officers, employees and agents
from any and all losses, damages, claims for damages, liability, expense or cost arising from any
accident or occurrence causing any injury or damage to any person or property arising out of or
attributed to the closure of the above-noted street or the authorization therefore.
Address (number and street name) Name (print) Name (signature)
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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FOR BLOCK PARTY
This Document serves as proof of notice of the proposed street closure;
it may be reproduced as needed
Notice to Occupant:
The City of Murrieta requires that all affected residents/businesses both on and adjacent to a
proposed street closure be notified of such a street closure. A temporary street closure has
been requested for the listed streets on the following date(s) & time(s).
Date(s):_________________________ Time(s) :from_______________ to________________
Street(s):______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of event: _________________________________________________________________
Purpose of the proposed street closure:
______________________________________________________________________________
Dated:____________________
Event Committee/Organizer: ______________________________________________________
Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________
Phone:________________________________________________________________________
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Hold Harmless & Cancellation Agreement
If the event is cancelled, notice must be given to the city, seven days prior to event
cancellation in writing.
Applicant agrees that any false statement or material misrepresentation made in support of
this application and permit is cause for denial of issuance of a Special Event Permit.
Applicant also agrees that failure to adhere to the policies and procedures established by
the City of Murrieta or any conditions or restrictions imposed upon the permit by any City
Department is cause for revocation of the Special Event Permit. Applicant further agrees
the permit may be revoked at any time by a City Representative.
By signing below, the special permit applicant accepts all financial responsibility for the
special event indicated within the application and is acting as the representative for the
organization listed within the application.
In consideration of the granting of this application and permit for special event for
_________________________________(name of event) on ___________________(date)
the _____________________________________(name of organization) shall protect,
defend, indemnify and hold the City of Murrieta, its officers, employees and agents
(collectively, “City”) harmless from any and all losses, damages, claims for damages, liability,
suits, judgments, expense or cost arising from any injury or death to any person or damage
to any property including all reasonable costs for investigation and defense thereof
(including, but not limited to, attorney fees, court costs and expert fees) of any nature
whatsoever arising out of or attributed to issuance of the Special Event Permit herein
identified or the authorization thereof regardless of where the injury, death, or damage
may occur, unless such injury, death or damage is caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the City.
____________________________ ___________________________ _________________
Name Signature Date
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