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Chapter 12.16 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES

12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS

Palm Desert Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palm Desert

§ 12.04.010. Definitions.

§ 12.04.020. Right of lawful use.

§ 12.04.030. Encroachment permit required.

§ 12.04.040. Exception to permit requirement.

§ 12.04.050. Nonacceptable permit applications.

§ 12.04.060. Emergency work authorized.

§ 12.04.070. Director to issue permits.

§ 12.04.080. Application.

§ 12.04.090. Conflicts with existing facilities, improvements and encroachments.

§ 12.04.100. Permit approval and issuance.

§ 12.04.110. Permit denial.

§ 12.04.120. Insurance.

§ 12.04.130. Liability for damages.

§ 12.04.140. Fees.

§ 12.04.145. Fee waiver.

§ 12.04.150. Term of permit.

§ 12.04.160. Termination by city.

§ 12.04.170. Display of permit.

§ 12.04.180. Change in permit.

§ 12.04.190. Cash deposits or bonds.

§ 12.04.200. Annual bond.

§ 12.04.210. Additional bond or cash deposit.

§ 12.04.220. Condition of bond or cash deposit.

§ 12.04.230. Bond payable to city—Release of bond or cash deposit.

§ 12.04.240. Encroachment license agreements.

§ 12.04.250. Notification of beginning of work.

§ 12.04.260. Erection and maintenance of safety provisions.

§ 12.04.270. Care of drainage.

§ 12.04.280. Obstruction of sidewalks and ramps on weekends.

§ 12.04.290. Interference with travel of general public.

§ 12.04.300. Restoring of street and maintenance of encroachment.

§ 12.04.310. Relocation or removal of encroachments.

§ 12.04.320. Standards, supervision, and inspection.

§ 12.04.330. Abandonment of pipes, conduits and appurtenances.

§ 12.04.340. Poles and transmission line carriers.

§ 12.04.350. Movement of vehicles.

§ 12.04.360. Mailboxes in rights-of-way.

§ 12.04.370. Regulations for the maintenance of any public right-of-way.

§ 12.04.380. No permit required for lawns—Restrictions.

§ 12.04.390. Monuments.

§ 12.04.400. Publication vending machines—Permit required.

§ 12.04.410. Franchises.

§ 12.04.420. Suspension or revocation of permit.

§ 12.04.430. Violation, penalties.

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