§129.0702 When a Public Right-of-Way Permit Is Required

• (a) A Public Right-of-Way Permit is required for the following unless otherwise exempt under Section 129.0703:

  • (1) The construction of public improvements by an entity other than the City;

  • (2) The construction of privately owned structures , facilities, or improvements in the public right-of-way or in a public service easement ;

  • (3) Any construction activity within a public right-of-way as required by Municipal Code Sections 54.0116 and 54.0117;

  • (4) The planting of any tree, shrub, or plant greater than 30 inches in height in the public right-of-way ; where not otherwise covered by a Street Tree Permit per Chapter 6, Article 2, Division 6 (Street Planting).

• (b) The City Engineer may:

  • (1) Require a building permit for private structures encroaching in the public right-of-way in addition to, or in place of, a Public Right-ofWay Permit; or

  • (2) Waive the requirement for a Public Right-of-Way Permit as provided in the Land Development Manual.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 11-28-2005 by O-19444 N.S.; effective 2-9-2006.)

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San Diego Municipal Code

Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews

(2-2025)

(Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)