Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES›Chapter 12.04 — CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS
Capitola Municipal Code Art. I Construction Permit
Capitola Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Capitola
Cite as: Capitola Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-05
12.04.020 Permit – Required.¶
No person shall construct or have constructed upon his or her behalf any curb or gutter to official grade without first obtaining a permit from the superintendent of streets and payment to the city of a fee for the establishment of the line and official grade. (Ord. 222 § 1, 1963; Ord. 178 § l, 1962)
12.04.030 Streets staked for improvement.¶
On streets already staked for improvement there will be no fee charged provided the permit is obtained within thirty days after said staking and all work is completed ten days thereafter. (Ord. 222 § 2, 1963; Ord. 178 § 1-A, 1962)
12.04.040 Notice to property owners.¶
Notification of intention to proceed with the street improvement and informing the property owners thereof, that curb and gutter is encouraged, shall be done prior to staking but after approval of the improvement plans. (Ord. 222 § 2, 1963; Ord. 178 § 1-B, 1962)
12.04.090 Permit – Fee.¶
The fee shall be that established by the city council. (Ord. 178 § 2, 1962)
12.04.150 Penalty for violation.¶
A. It is unlawful to construct any curb or gutter without first obtaining the required permit to construct any curb or gutter without first paying the fee required by this chapter; and, to construct any curb or gutter not in accordance with the official grade.
B. Failure to comply with the terms of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both. (Ord. 178 § 3, 1962)
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