Chapter 32 — ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

Section 3201 — GENERAL

2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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3201.1 Scope.

3201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the encroachment of structures into the public right-of-way.

3201.2 Measurement.

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.

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.

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.