Local Street Closures

The temporary closure of a local street must be approved by the City of Turlock per California Vehicle Code § 21101(e) and Turlock Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 5-2

This permit is available to residents for a fee of $79 for first-time applications and $42 for renewal applications [(TMC 5-2-202 (c))].

Permit fees are waived for eligible closures related to National Night Out (August 5, 2025); however, late application fees still apply and all standard conditions must be met.

Quick Facts:

Item	Detail
Initial Application Fee	$79
Renewal Application Fee	$42
Late Fee	$10 (if submitted less than 14 days prior)
Application Deadline	Minimum 14 days before event
Permit Valid For	One-time use; must have printed copy onsite
Fee Waiver	National Night Out (August 5, 2025)
Contact Email	traffic@turlock.ca.us
Contact Phone	(209) 668-5520
Office Hours	Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Conditions

Applicants will be expected to adhere to all requirements set forth by City of Turlock as a condition of approval, so carefully review these requirements prior to submitting an application:

General Conditions: Permit shall only be valid when signed by all parties on the application. The Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. The applicant must also reside within the proposed closure area.
Notification: The Applicant must notify each of the residents within the proposed closure area as soon as practically possible, but no later than (72) hours prior to the start of the closure. Notification may be made verbally or in writing.
1. If more than 50% of households submit written objections, the City may deny or revoke the permit
Traffic Control: A City-issued Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP) must be followed. Applicant supplies all barricades, signs, and other traffic control items.
Access: A 20-foot-wide, unobstructed path must be maintained for emergency access, free of fixed objects (i.e. vehicles, food stalls, etc.).
Lighted Barricades: Lighted barricades shall be used for events that occur outside of daylight hours.
Have Permit Available: An approved, hard copy of the permit is required to be available on-site during the event and presented to authorized City officials upon request.
Hold Harmless Agreement: Applicants must sign an indemnification and hold harmless agreement as part of the approval process.
Insurance: In accordance with Turlock Municipal Code Section 1-6-01, applicants for a Local Street Closure permit are not required to provide general liability or homeowner's insurance.

The Police Department is duly authorized to revoke a permit for any reason. Failure to adhere to the listed conditions may result in the suspension or immediate revocation of the event, immediate re-opening of the street, and denial of future street closure applications by that applicant.

Application Process:

Application and fees must be submitted to the Engineering Division at least (2) weeks prior to event.
Staff reviews each street closure request to ensure it will not negatively affect the community.
Staff drafts Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP) and attaches it to the application for routing
If necessary, Staff forwards packet to other City departments, including the Police and Fire Departments, for review and comment.
If all conditions of TMC 5-2-206 (a) are met, then the permit is approved.
Approved permits will be emailed within (48) hours of the approval date.
City staff will conduct an inspection at the beginning of the event to ensure all Conditions are met and the closure conforms to TMC Chapter 5-2. Staff may request proof of purchase or reservation of TTCP devices to confirm proper preparation and facilitate the inspection process.

Permit Renewals:

Renewal applications are available for closures that were previously approved for substantially the same location and conditions. These may qualify for the reduced $42 renewal fee.

National Night Out Event:

Permit fees are waived for closures related to National Night Out. Applicants must still submit a complete application, meet all safety and notice requirements, and submit on time to avoid late fees.

Contact

If you should have any questions, or would like to know the status of your application, please contact the Engineering Division by email at engineering@turlock.ca.us or by phone at (209) 668-5520, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. If you call outside of these hours you may be directed to leave a message, in which case your call will be returned as soon as possible (generally by the next business day).

Residential Street Closure Application Form