Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Cupertino, CA (2026)
1 verified sidewalk & pedestrian rules for Cupertino, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Encroachment Permits
Cupertino requires an encroachment permit from the City Engineer before anyone builds, plants, or places anything in a public right-of-way, including sidewalks and parkways. Unpermitted encroachments are unlawful and can be revoked at any time by the City Engineer.
Cupertino Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits
Significant RestrictionsCupertino Municipal Code § 14.08.020
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, it is unlawful for any person to encroach or make or cause to be made any encroachment without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the City Engineer. No use of any right-of-way or any other interest or property pursuant to this chapter shall create or vest in a Permittee any ownership or other interest in the right-of-way, streets or other p...
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