Montebello, CA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- director of public works
- Deposit required
- set by director (Sec. 12.04.110)
- Fee
- set by council resolution (Sec. 12.04.120)
- Work hours
- none after 4 p.m. or weekends/holidays
- Recent paving
- no cuts for 5 years after repaving
Summary
In the City of Montebello, anyone building a sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway, or doing excavation or grading work in a public street, alley or easement must first get a permit from the director of public works. A separate written permit is required for any excavation or obstruction placed in a public street or place.
Every person, before commencing the construction of any sidewalk, curb, gutter driveway, approach, excavation, grading or any work in any public street, alley, easement or other public way, except where the work is being done under a public contract for the same, shall make application to the director of public works for a permit to do such work on a form to be supplied by the city ... No person shall do any work without first having obtained from the city a permit therefor. ... No person shall make any excavation in, along or under the surface of any street or other public place or dig in, plow up, tear up, fill, cover, disturb or change any portion of the same, or construct, put upon, maintain or leave thereon, any obstruction or impediment to travel, or pile or place thereon any material, without first obtaining a written permit therefor.
Full Breakdown
Montebello Municipal Code Section 12.04.050 requires anyone commencing construction of a sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway, approach, excavation or grading, or any work in a public street, alley, easement or other public way, to apply to the director of public works for a permit specifying the location, nature, extent, start date and completion date of the work, unless the work is done under a public contract. Section 12.04.060 separately requires a written permit before making any excavation, digging, filling or placing an obstruction in a street or public place.
Sections 12.04.110 and 12.04.120 require a special deposit set by the director of public works and fees set by council resolution. Section 12.04.130 requires the permittee to hold the city harmless from liability, and Section 12.04.140 requires notifying Underground Service Alert. Section 12.04.220 bars work after 4:00 p.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, and voids any permit not diligently prosecuted. Section 12.04.520 additionally bars excavation or cutting in a right-of-way for five years after paving or repaving, except for emergencies, agency-mandated work, or situations with no other reasonable service option.
Violations & Fines
No person may do street work, excavate, or place an obstruction in a public way without the Section 12.04.050 or 12.04.060 permit. Because these sections set no standalone fine, Section 1.12.010's general penalty applies: a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail, or, at the city attorney's discretion, an infraction with escalating fines of $100, $200 and $500 for repeat violations. Unpermitted excavations or obstructions are also treated as public nuisances abatable by the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to build a driveway apron in Montebello?
What if my street was just repaved?
Are there fees and a deposit for an encroachment permit?
Can crews work at night or on weekends?
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