Whenever a contractor, public utility, or property owner engages in work within the public right-of-way, a City-issued encroachment permit is required. Some examples of work which require an encroachment permit are:
- Any excavation in the street or sidewalk to install or replace a sewer lateral, water service, or drain line
- Repair or replacement of the concrete curb, gutter, or sidewalk
- Construction of any permanent structure such as a fence, stairway, or a retaining wall which is partially or totally within the public right-of-way
- Planting of a street tree in the parking strip between the curb and the sidewalk
- Temporary storage containers on the street
In most cases, the front property line or edge of the public right-of-way is located at the back of the sidewalk. However, there are significantly wide public right-of-ways in many parts of the city where this property line is back some distance from the street.
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If you are planning to do any type of construction work close to the street and are unsure of the public right-of-way boundary, you should contact the Public Works Department at 510-215-4382 or e-mail Margarita Nodal, Management Assistant, at mnodal@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.
Encroachment permits are issued by the Public Works Department. The cost of the permit is based on the type of work being done in the right-of-way. All work must conform to City of El Cerrito standard specifications and details, and will be inspected and approved by the Department.
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