Street Design Manual

CHAPTER 4 PLAN AND PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS

Article 4.1 Right-of-Way Permits For all permit submittal requirements, permit issuance, and fees, please see the Development Services – Customer Service Center and the current Development Fee Schedule . Some projects may require additional processes based on the impact to the public right-of-way. A. Site Final - The inspector will check the condition of the existing and new infrastructure improvements, and site related items. B. Driveway/Sidewalk - When new curb cut construction is proposed, this permit will be required. When new sidewalk construction is proposed, not related to Infrastructure Construction Drawings, a permit will be required. C. Permitting obstructions and work in the Public Right of Way - When utility contractors are doing work in the public right of way, or occupying lane(s) and/or sidewalk, a permit will be required Article 4.2 Encroachments The Encroachment approval is a process by which private property owners, firms or corporations may request use of the Public Right of Way for private purposes, such as landscaping, structures or outdoor dining. This review process is intended to ensure the health and safety of the public, as well as protection against potential damage to the streetscape, trees and vegetation, sidewalks, streets, and other publicly owned amenities. Minor Encroachments are temporary items for private use in the public right-of-way. Examples include outdoor dining tables, awnings and street vending carts. Requests for minor encroachments are reviewed and approved by City staff. Article 4.3 Travel Lane and Sidewalk Closures A. All sidewalk, traffic lane, and on street parking closures must allow for safe vehicular traffic flow and pedestrian access around the construction site B. Sidewalk closures result in re-routing pedestrian traffic and must be reviewed for the safe movement of pedestrians and meet American with Disability Accessible Design Requirements , and the Public Right of Way Advisory Group (PROWAG) guidelines during construction. C. Travel lanes and parking lanes must meet Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Extra planning and design must be considered to provide for safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in areas where pedestrian activity is a priority such as Pedestrian Business Overlay Districts (PBOD’s), where the DX district is mapped, or where SF, UG or UL frontages are mapped. Right-of-way plan elements for temporary street/sidewalk closures must include the following at a minimum: Major Encroachments are permanent structures for private use in the public right-of-way in any part of the City. City Council reviews and approves major encroachments following City staff reviews.

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