Chapter 16.48 — CURBS AND GUTTERS
Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Orinda
16.48.010 - Conditions requiring curbs.¶
Curbs shall be required under any of the following conditions:
A. The subdivision is within an R-20 district or a district having a smaller lot size; B. The grade of the street is less than one percent or more than six percent; C. The street frontage between adjacent sections of curb is less than five hundred (500) feet; D. The subdivision is for commercial or industrial purposes. (CCCC§ 96-12.202)
16.48.020 - Block requirements.¶
If curbs are required in any portion of a block within the subdivision, the entire frontage along that block shall be curbed. (CCCC§ 96-12.204)
16.48.030 - Minimum grade.¶
The minimum grade for curbs and gutters shall be one percent except a reduction may be authorized by the Public Works Department. (CCCC§ 96-12.206)
16.48.040 - Designation on improvement plans.¶
Improvement plans shall show curb profiles, including profiles for all curb returns and cul-de-sacs. (CCCC§ 96-12.208)
16.48.050 - Minimum elevations.¶
Minimum top of curb elevations shall conform to Section 16.64.200. (CCCC§ 96-12.210)
16.48.060 - Cul-de-sac.¶
A paved turnaround shall be provided at the ends of cul-de-sac streets. The radius for the edge of pavement, or curbline, shall be thirty-five (35) feet. (CCCC§ 96-12.402)
16.48.070 - Radii for curb returns.¶
Curblines at street intersections and turnarounds shall be constructed on a curve having a radius equal to that shown below: Standard Radius for Curb Returns (1) All residential street intersections, twenty (20) feet; (2) Cul-de-sac turnaround, thirty-five (35) feet; (3) Industrial street intersections, thirty (30) feet. (CCCC§ 96-12.404)
16.48.080 - Private road turnaround.¶
A paved turnaround area shall be provided at the end of any private road serving more than two lots. The radius for the edge of the pavement shall be thirty-five (35) feet. Alternate turnaround provisions may be approved if adequate paved area is provided to accommodate normal residential traffic. (CCCC§ 96-12.406)
16.48.090 - Driveways—Encroachment permit required.¶
An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department before construction of any driveway. (CCCC§ 96-12.602)
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- Chapter 16.32 — IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
- Article 1 — Form and Contents
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- Chapter 16.36 — STREET LIGHTING
- Chapter 16.40 — SIDEWALKS AND PATHS
- Chapter 16.44 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 16.48 — CURBS AND GUTTERS
- Chapter 16.52 — STREETS
- Chapter 16.56 — SURVEY MONUMENTS
- Chapter 16.60 — BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
- Chapter 16.64 — DRAINAGE
- Chapter 16.68 — WATER AND SEWERS
- Chapter 16.72 — FENCES
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