Chapter 20 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Article IX — ENCROACHMENTS INTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Gilroy Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Gilroy
§ 20.70. Purpose.¶
§ 20.71. Definitions.¶
§ 20.72. Encroachment permit required.¶
§ 20.73. Exceptions to permit requirement.¶
§ 20.74. Right of lawful use by city and others.¶
§ 20.75. Permit applications.¶
§ 20.76. Liability and insurance.¶
§ 20.77. Performance bond – Cash deposit.¶
§ 20.78. Release or revision of bonds and cash deposits.¶
§ 20.79. Fees.¶
§ 20.80. Agreement concerning continuing encroachments.¶
§ 20.81. Single permit – When issued.¶
§ 20.82. Duration of permit.¶
§ 20.83. Commencement and conclusion of work.¶
§ 20.84. Display of permit.¶
§ 20.85. Inspections – Records – Corrective action.¶
§ 20.86. Changes in permit.¶
§ 20.87. Driveway approach permit – Conditions.¶
§ 20.88. Safety provisions.¶
§ 20.89. Standards, supervision and inspection.¶
§ 20.90. Repair and restoration.¶
§ 20.91. Relocation of encroachment.¶
§ 20.92. Pipes and conduits.¶
§ 20.93. Poles, transmission line carriers, and wires.¶
§ 20.94. Mailboxes.¶
§ 20.95. Street cut notification.¶
§ 20.96. Public access to facilities.¶
§ 20.97. Temporary roadways, driveways and walkways – Detours.¶
§ 20.98. Street closure – When permission granted.¶
§ 20.99. Coordination of work with other entities.¶
§ 20.100. Barricades – Emergency information.¶
§ 20.101. Pavement.¶
§ 20.102. Maintenance of street cut for one year.¶
§ 20.103. Prohibitions.¶
§ 20.104. Maintenance of sidewalks, hedges, plantings and fences.¶
§ 20.105. City use of planted areas.¶
§ 20.106. Monuments.¶
§ 20.107. Appeal of denial of permit.¶
§ 20.108. Findings on appeal.¶
§ 20.109. Emergency suspension of permit.¶
§ 20.110. Hearing on emergency suspension of permit.¶
§ 20.111. Suspension or revocation of permit.¶
§ 20.112. Hearing on suspension or revocation of permit.¶
§ 20.113. Civil penalties and attorneys’ fees.¶
§ 20.114. Remedies cumulative.¶
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