• Snow Removal Disability Exemption & Waiver of Liability Application
  
• Snow Removal Program - Volunteer Application
  
• Block Party Application:  Use to close a street between two intersections for a residential community event
  • Block Party Application and Permit
  • Noise Ordinance - Municipal Code 13-57 *
  • Resolution 21-2011*
• Use of City Property for a Community Garden: Use to start a community garden on property owned by the City of South Bend
  • Community Garden Program Agreement
• Delivery Vehicle Pass: For a Downtown Business Making Deliveries to Other Downtown Businesses
  • Application and Agreement
• Downspout Disconnect Program Agreement: For downspouts that drain into the public sewer
  • Instructions and Application
  • Municipal Code 17-4*
• Encroachment Revocable Permit  And Application: Use for building canopies, signs and awnings that will encroach into the public right-of-way
  • Instruction and Application/Permit
• Handicap Accessible Parking Space Sign Application: Use to place a handicap accessible parking space sign in front of your residential home
  • Handicap Parking App and Instructions
• Processions: Use for walks, runs, parades, motorcycle rides, or similar events. 
  • Procession Instr and App
• Residential Parking Zone Petition: Use to establish a residential parking zone open to residents of the street only
  • Instructions and Petition
  • Municipal Code Article 10 Section 20-114*
• Special Events: Use for events closing a street between two intersections for a business-sponsored community event  
  • Special Event Application*
  • Resolution 9-1985*
• Sidewalk Cafe Application: For a restaurant in the City of South Bend downtown area to place an outdoor cafe on the public right-of-way
  • Instructions, Agreement and Permit*
• Sidewalk Sale Application: For a business in the City of South Bend downtown area to hold a sale using the public right-of way
  • Sidewalk Sale Instructions and Permit
• Triple Trailer Permit: To operate a triple trailer within the City of South Bend limits
  • Instructions and Permit Application*
• Vacant Lots: City-Owned: Procedures for Purchase of City-owned Vacant Lots
  • Request to Purchase City Property*
• Vacations – Alley and Street
  • Instructions*

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Board of Public Works
227 West Jefferson Blvd. • Suite 1300 N
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574.235.9251