Town Encroachment Guidelines
Chapter 12.06 of the Town's Municipal Code describes the guidelines for encroachment regulations. The intent of the ordinance is to help make the lot frontage strip portion of the public right-of-way safe, and clear of obstacles and impervious surfaces, for drainage, parking, access and other similar uses.
The guidelines at a glance.....
…within the first 3 feet from the edge of the roadway:
- no above grade structures are allowed
- no landscaping over 5 inches in height
- no logs, curbs, rocks or similar obstructions
…from 3 feet to 6 feet from the edge of the roadway:
- no above grade structures are allowed
- no landscaping over 3 feet in height
- no logs, curbs, rocks or similar obstructions
…after 6 feet to the property line:
- trees and shrubs are permitted so long as they are not a safety hazard
- keypads and intercoms are permitted
- decorative fencing, pedestals, irrigation and other improvements are permitted
…a visibility triangle is required to be free of obstruction:
- the visibility triangle is formed by intersecting the edge of the roadway back 30 feet from the corner to form a triangle. Improvements are limited to 3 feet in height in these areas
…mailboxes are permitted within the right-of-way and closer than 6 feet to the roadway edge if required to meet postal regulations.
If you have any questions you can contact Public Works Superintendent Steve Tyler at 650-752-0541 or Code Enforcement Officer Monica Diaz at 650-752-0553.