The placement or storage of landscaping material, trash carts, appliances or furniture, portable basketball hoops, or similar items upon a public street or sidewalk is considered an encroachment.

Vehicles parked on private property which partially overhang or block the sidewalk are also considered encroachments.

These encroachments are a public safety hazard and can impact the flow of traffic, causing significant risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

An Encroachment Permit is required for any work or short-term storage in the public right-of-way.

For more information on encroachments, please refer to LMC 12.08

Vegetation

All shrubs and trees in, on, or over the public right-of-way (i.e.: sidewalk, gutter, street, etc.) must be kept trimmed back and maintained so as to not obstruct the vision or safe travel of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Approval

For an Encroachment Permit application click here, for approval, please contact the Permit Center at 925-960-4440.

Violations

Violators will be subject to citation and penalties per LMC 1.20.

Report

To report a possible violation, complete a service request or call Neighborhood Preservation at 925-960-4444.

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