The Basic Block Party Step 1: Decide You Want to Throw a Block Party With Your Neighbors. Step 2: Organize a Group of Dedicated Volunteers to Plan the Party. Step 3: Apply for a Permit and Pick a Date. Step 4: Promote Your Party. Step 5: Find That Ice Cream. Step 6: Organize the Potluck.
Approval from Los Angeles Department of Public Works: For more information on how to obtain a Street Use permit for a Special Event, contact the Street Use Division at (213) 847-6000. This Department will coordinate and collect fees for the permit from LADBS.
Call the County Operator at (213) 974-1234, available 24-7, or check out the Guide to County Services for a full listing. You can also email info@lacounty or visit the public counter at 500 W.
Often block parties involve barbecues and lawn games such as Simon says, karaoke, and group dancing such as the electric slide, the Macarena, or line dancing. In many small towns, local firefighters may also participate in the party, bringing out trucks that are displayed for show.
Do I need a permit for this? In the unincorporated Los Angeles County area, a freestanding fence or block wall may be constructed up to a height of six (6') feet without a permit. However, the Dept. of Regional Planning does have some restrictions on where that can be done.
A Site Plan Review (SPR) involves determining whether a project is in compliance with the Los Angeles County Code Title 22 Planning and Zoning and any applicable provisions within a Community Standards District (CSD) or special area relative to setbacks, parking, height, and related standards.