Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Chapter 12.16 — MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Corte Madera Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Corte Madera
12.16.010 - Cutting exposed concrete pavement.¶
Any cuts made in exposed concrete, concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway or paving shall be defined by a saw cut to a depth of not less than one-sixth the thickness of said concrete, to a maximum of one and one-half inches. All cuts in concrete shall be made to the nearest score lines unless otherwise permitted by the director. Cuts in asphalt paving shall be kept as straight and uniform as practicable. The director may require removal of additional concrete or asphalt when necessary to present a suitable appearance upon restoration.
(Ord. 469 § 42, 1967)
12.16.020 - Marking of streets, curbs and sidewalks.¶
It is unlawful for any person, without first obtaining a permit hereunder, to place or maintain any number, figure, letter, carving, drawing, design, or other marking upon any street, sidewalk, or curb, except that temporary markings for the purpose of identifying survey of construction locations, marking of underground facilities in connection with construction or maintenance work, or official traffic markings shall not be subject to this title.
(Ord. 469 § 50, 1967)
12.16.030 - Limited operations areas.¶
The town council may, from time to time, designate by resolution certain public streets to be limited operation areas. The following acts are prohibited in limited operation areas:
(1)
Conduct of construction operations between the hours of seven a.m. and nine a.m. and between the hours of three-thirty p.m. and six p.m.; and
(2)
Obstruction of more than one traffic lane between the hours of seven a.m. and ten p.m.; Provided that in the event of emergency the director may give permission to vary the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 469 § 29, 1967)
12.16.040 - Preservation of monuments.¶
Any monument of granite, concrete, iron or other lasting material set for the purpose of locating or preserving the lines and/or elevation of any public street or right-of-way, property subdivision, or a precise survey point or reference point shall not be removed or disturbed without first obtaining permission from the director to do so, said permission to be granted in conformance with requirements set forth in specifications established by the director. Replacement of removed or disturbed monuments will be at the expense of the permittee in accordance with standards established by the director.
(Ord. 469 § 48, 1967)
12.16.050 - Maps of facilities.¶
Each permittee installing, constructing, or maintaining underground facilities, such as pipes, wires, conduits or similar structures shall maintain accurate and complete maps of such facilities. The director shall upon request, be furnished, free of charge, maps regarding location, size and character of such facilities, as may be necessary.
(Ord. 469 § 49, 1967)
12.16.060 - Mailboxes.¶
All mailboxes must be placed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Post Office Department, but no box shall be so placed within the road right-of-way as to endanger the life or safety of the traveling public. A permit is not required for the placing of mailboxes. However, the director will require property restoration of the right-of-way to its former condition at the expense of the property owner, upon the removal of the mailbox.
(Ord. 469 § 44, 1967)
12.16.070 - Storage of materials.¶
Unless otherwise approved by the director, no material shall be stored within the public right-of-way. Excess earth materials from trenching or other operations shall be removed from the pavement, traveled way, or shoulder as the trench is backfilled or other work carried forward.
(Ord. 469 § 38, 1967)
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