Q: Do I need a permit to place a driveway?
A: No, you only need a permit if you encroach into City right-of-way such as the driveway approach and sidewalk and sidewalk underdrains. |
Q: What happened to my street?
A: The City has utilized a new process known as "Polymer-modified Asphalt Surface Sealant", or PASS, for Measure B street re-paving. This article (PDF File) was written in an effort to explain the rationale for the new process, and to answer some of the community's questions about the PASS method. The following article might also be of interest: Pavement Rehabilitation Analysis (PDF File). |
Q: Can I drain water from my property over the sidewalk?
A: No. you need to get a permit to install a sidewalk underdrain. |
Q: Do I need a permit for a fence?
A: No, as long as it is not over 6 feet high and does not exceed 3 feet in height from back of side walk for 15 feet or at an intersection so a motorist has line of sight for pedestrians and traffic. |
Q: Who do I call for an inspection?
A: Call the Inspection Hotline 899-8240. |
Q: How do I make changes to my City-approved plans/specifications?
A: Submit changes to the City Project Engineer in charge of your project. |
Q: When do I need inspection for drainage?
A: When the trench bedding is placed with the pipe in the trench before backfilling. |
Q: When do I call for concrete inspection?
A: When the forms are placed before placing concrete and again after the concrete is placed and cured. |