Chapter 15.16
SIDEWALKS
Sections:
15.16.020 Sidewalk width, curb lines established.
15.16.040 Sidewalk encroachment.
15.16.060 Curbs – Address numbers.
15.16.010 Definitions.
Except as otherwise provided, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
“Curb line” means the established line to which the edge of curb nearest the center of the street shall be constructed.
“Encroachment” means any unmovable object that impedes the free flow of pedestrian traffic, and includes but is not limited to such things as walls, fences, hedges, trees, shrubbery or ground cover. “Encroachment” also means gravel, rocks, bark, wood chips or other loosely placed material susceptible to scattering beyond the area of initial placement.
“Gutters” means the portion of roadway adjacent to the curbs.
“Retaining wall” means any structure placed for the purpose of retaining earth.
“Roadway” means the portion of street between the curb lines.
“Sidewalk” means the graded or paved portion of the sidewalk space, and also includes curbing, retaining walls or other works for the protection of the sidewalk space.
“Sidewalk space” means the portion of street between the property line and the nearest curb line. [Ord. 23-004 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1827 N.S. § 1, 1992; Ord. 1697 N.S. § 1, 1989; Ord. 525 N.S., 1965; Ord. 210 N.S. § 5-201, 1952].
15.16.020 Sidewalk width, curb lines established.
The establishment of curb lines and the width of sidewalk space on all public streets shall be fixed by the city through the council. Installation and maintenance of sidewalks shall be in accordance with Council Policy 700-4, “Sidewalk Development.” [Ord. 23-004 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 18-007 § 2, 2018; Ord. 210 N.S. § 5-202, 1952].
15.16.030 Repair procedure.
Owners of property abutting sidewalks, or possessors of sidewalks, shall have the duty of maintaining the same and shall be subject to all of the liabilities and procedures prescribed by Chapter 22, Division 7, Part 3, commencing at Section 5600, of the Streets and Highways Code of the state of California. The Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 22, Maintenance of Sidewalks, provides that the owners of lots or portions of lots fronting any portion of the public street are responsible for maintaining sidewalks in a condition which will not interfere with the public convenience in their use. The city shall have all of the rights therein provided, including the right to lien and collection. No person except city employees, or persons under contract with the city, shall install or repair any curb, gutter, corner ramp, or sidewalk within or along any street in the city without having applied for and received an encroachment permit from the city. Utility encroachments shall also be subject to Chapter 15.30 PGMC. Application for any such permit will be made in writing on a form or forms supplied for that purpose by the city. [Ord. 23-004 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 19-002 § 3, 2019; Ord. 18-007 § 2, 2018; Ord. 877 N.S. § 1, 1975; Ord. 285 N.S., 1956; Ord. 210 N.S. § 5-203, 1952].
15.16.040 Sidewalk encroachment.
It is unlawful to construct, plant, or maintain any encroachment in a sidewalk space, except for city-sponsored amenities and activities, public utilities, mailboxes, bus shelters and benches. [Ord. 23-004 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 15-005 § 3, 2015].
15.16.045 Sidewalk seating and sidewalk dining.
Repealed by Ord. 23-004. [Ord. 17-008 § 3, 2017; Ord. 16-004 § 3, 2016; Ord. 13-003 § 7, 2013].
15.16.050 Retaining wall construction.
Repealed by Ord. 23-004. [Ord. 525 N.S. § 3, 1965].
15.16.060 Curbs – Address numbers.
An owner of property may affix the property’s address number to an abutting curb. [Ord. 23-004 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 96-17 § 1, 1996].