The application for the following permits is located below:

• Temporary Street and Lane Closure
• Parade
• Block Party
• Right-of-Way (ROW)
• Temporary use
• Transient Vendor
• Tent or Canopy
• Special Event

City of Tyler Temporary Street / Lane Closure Definitions

Who needs a permit?

Any person/organization sponsoring a parade or athletic event, carnival, rally, fair, arts and crafts
show, block party, concert, procession, etc., on City streets, sidewalks, or alleys. NOTE: All applicable permit forms, deposits, fees, and property owner notifications must be completed and turned in BEFORE the permit will be processed.

Permit Definitions:

1. A parade permit is for a procession that would need traffic control and involves the temporary closure of City streets, sidewalks, or alleys for the duration. Commercial parade means a parade sponsored other than by a nonprofit organization, the purpose of which is to advertise a product, whether tangible or intangible, to advertise or promote an exhibition or theatrical performance, or otherwise operate to the financial benefit of the sponsor. (Sec. 17-2) Applications shall be filed using the form below.
2. A street closure permit is required for carnivals, rallies, festivals, fairs, concerts, etc. A portion of a City block or street would be closed temporarily for the duration of the event. (Sec. 17-2) Applications shall be filed using the form below.
3. A block party permit is required for neighborhood events only, that would involve closing a residential street or City block temporarily for the duration of the event. (Sec. 17-2) Applications shall be filed using the form below.
4. A Right-of-Way (ROW) Easement permit is required for easements for right-of-way use that are permanent in nature, and for right-of-way use easements that are temporary or for a limited time and shall be filed with the City Engineer. Such applications must include a drawing of the location, description of the type of use, length of time needed, and payment of the application fee. If the construction area affects any street or lane of traffic, a street closure permit will need to be filed in conjunction to a Right-of-Way Easement Permit with the Traffic Engineer.(Sec. 17-1e) Applications shall be filed with the Engineering Department.
5. A temporary use permit is required for temporary uses that are not allowed by-right in a specific zoning district but are listed as a temporary use in the UDC provided that the temporary use complies with regulations of this code including parking and sanitation requirements and does not constitute a nuisance for adjacent properties. (Sec. 17-1e) Applications shall be filed with the Planning Department.
6. A transient vendor permit is required for a person, or the agent, consignee, or employee of a person, who at a fixed location engages in the temporary display, exhibition, delivery, or sale of any goods or services, including animals, with the intent of discontinuing such use upon the expiration of a time period. (Sec. 10-454) Applications shall be filed with the Planning Department.
7. A tent or canopy permit is required by the Fire Department for tents in excess of 200 square feet and canopies in excess of 400 square feet. (Sec. 10-453) Applications shall be filed with the Fire Department.
8. A special event permit is required by the Parks Department for use of park facilities and recreational areas. (Sec. 8-42) Applications shall be filed with the Parks Department.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicable permit forms, deposit fees and property owner notifications must be
completed BEFORE a final permit will be processed and/or issued.