Chapter 32 — ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
3201 General — 2025 California Building Code
California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § 3201 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
3201.1 Scope.¶
The provisions of this chapter shall govern the encroachment of structures into the public right-of-way.
3201.2 Measurement.¶
The projection of any structure or portion thereof shall be the distance measured horizontally from the lot line to the outermost point of the projection.
3201.3 Other laws.¶
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to permit the violation of other laws or ordinances regulating the use and occupancy of public property.
3201.4 Drainage.¶
Drainage water collected from a roof, awning, canopy or marquee, and condensate from mechanical equipment shall not flow over a public walking surface.
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