Centennial, CO Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit name
- License for Encroachment into ROW
- Decided by
- City Manager
- Approval standard
- Discretionary
- Timing
- Before construction of encroachment
Summary
Placing a private improvement in a Centennial public right-of-way requires a City Manager-issued encroachment license before construction, and the standard for approval is purely discretionary.
License for Encroachment into Right-of-Way — Encroachment into right-of-way. — Prior to construction of improvement that encroaches. — Streets that are not owned or controlled by Centennial may require approval from a different entity. — City Manager — Discretionary.
Full Breakdown
Centennial's Land Development Code requires a License for Encroachment into Right-of-Way for any private improvement that encroaches into City right-of-way, obtained before construction of the encroaching improvement begins. Unlike most administrative development orders in the LDC, this permit carries no fixed compliance standard: the Development Order table lists it simply as "Discretionary" and vests decision authority in the City Manager rather than the Director. Streets not owned or controlled by Centennial may require separate approval from whichever entity does control them.
Violations & Fines
Constructing an improvement that encroaches into the right-of-way without a City Manager-issued license exposes the owner to LDC enforcement action under Article 15, Enforcement and Remedies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who approves an encroachment license in Centennial?
Does the City Manager approve encroachments on every street?
Sources & Official References
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