Street Closures for Block Parties or Other Events

Guidelines for Seeking Permission to barricade a Township Street for Block Parties or Other Events

1. A STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUEST and PETITION must be completed in their entirety and submitted to the Upper Darby Township Department of Leisure Services at 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA  19082 or emailed to recreation@upperdarby.org, no less than four (4) weeks prior to the event date.
2. STREET CLOSURE PERMITS cannot be issued for private events such as, but not limited to, wedding receptions, birthday parties, graduations or family reunions.  We suggest these events apply for a PARK PERMIT per the conditions of those permits.  STREET CLOSURE PERMITS also cannot be issued to create venues for artist markets, farmers markets, or other for-profit ventures.  These events can apply for a SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT per the conditions of those permits.
3. A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT will be necessary if live bands or amplified music are used during the time the street is closed.  Failure to apply for this permit will cause the STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUEST to be denied.
4. The STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUEST and PETITION must name a responsible individual (and include a cell phone number) who will be present during the full duration of the event.
5. The STREET CLOSURE PETITION must be signed by at least ninety percent (90%) of the households and/or businesses on the block represented.  It should only include one signature per household or business.  Please remember to list vacant houses.  Each signer must also legibly include:
   • The address number of the house, apartment or business
   • A printed first and last name
   • A current phone number
6. Upper Darby Township reserves the right to check with individuals that signed the PETITION to confirm their knowledge of the planned event.
7. State highways, bus routes and/or emergency routes may not be closed.
8. The Township will permit the closure of an approved street/block only ONCE during the calendar year.
9. Time permitted for street closure is 10:00am to 8:00pm on the day of closure only.
10. The street must remain accessible to first responders in case of emergency.  Obstacles (such as inflatables, games, grills, tables, etc.) CANNOT be placed in the middle of the road.  If available, Upper Darby Public Works Dept will drop off wooden barricades.  If barricades are not available, you may use trashcans, orange cones or caution tape.  Do not use vehicles to block an intersection.
11. All trash must be cleared from the street at the conclusion of the event.
12. The Laws of the State of Pennsylvania and the Ordinances of the Township of Upper Darby concerning excessive noise, alcoholic beverage consumption, disorderly conduct, etc. must be adhered to at all times.  Fireworks are not permitted at any time.  If while the street is closed it is determined that underage drinking was allowed or if the police are called to the street and file a disturbance report, future permits may not be approved.
13. If and when complaints are received regarding the street closure, the Police Department will act accordingly.
14. The Police Department has the right to recommend/advise that due to past Police experience on the petitioned street, no street closure permit should be issued.