Buena Park, CA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issued by
- Public Works Department
- Required before
- any right-of-way work begins
- Plans prepared by
- licensed civil engineer
- Also covers
- public utility easements
- Citation
- BPMC § 19.320.060(D)
Summary
Buena Park requires an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department before anyone builds, places, or maintains anything in a public right-of-way or utility easement, including sidewalks and parkways.
Encroachment Permit Required. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to encroach or make or cause to be made any encroachment in the public right-of-way or on property subject to a public utility easement, or other easement available for use by public utilities, without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department.
Full Breakdown
Under Buena Park Municipal Code § 19.320.060(D), it is unlawful to encroach or cause an encroachment in the public right-of-way or on land subject to a public utility easement without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department. Encroachment permits for right-of-way improvements must be secured before a building permit issues and before any work begins in the right-of-way, and street improvement plans must be stamped by a licensed civil engineer and approved by the City Engineer before the encroachment permit is released.
Violations & Fines
Encroaching without a permit is a code violation citable by Public Works/Code Enforcement. Buena Park's general penalty (BPMC § 1.04) sets fines up to $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second, and $500 for each further violation within a year, on top of removal/restoration costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a new driveway approach or sidewalk repair fronting my Buena Park property?
Who reviews the engineering plans for right-of-way work?
Sources & Official References
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