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Yuba City, CA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Permit issuer: Public Works Director
Insurance minimums: $300,000/$100,000/$50,000 liability
Work must start: Within 30 days of issuance
Work must finish: Within 60 days of issuance
Eligible permittees: Licensed contractor, or owner/tenant doing labor
Unpermitted work: City may remove it (§ 6-1.01)

Summary

Anyone building, repairing or removing a curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway or off-street parking area that touches a Yuba City street, alley or right-of-way needs an encroachment permit from the Public Works Director first. Municipal Code section 6-1.01 makes unpermitted work unlawful and lets the Director simply remove work done without one.

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or reconstruct or remove or demolish any curb, gutter, sidewalk, or driveway in any public street, drive, alley, or right-of-way in the City without first obtaining from the Public Works Director a permit to do so, and the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to remove any curb, gutter, sidewalk, or driveway constructed in violation of the provisions of this chapter. ... Encroachment permit means a written permit issued by the City of Yuba City Department of Public Works authorizing certain work within a publicly maintained right-of-way.

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Full Breakdown

01 requires anyone constructing, reconstructing, removing or demolishing a curb, gutter, sidewalk or driveway in a public street, drive, alley or right-of-way to first get a permit from the Public Works Director, who is separately authorized to remove any curb, gutter, sidewalk or driveway built in violation of that requirement. 03). 04). 05). 07).

Violations & Fines

Doing curb, gutter, sidewalk or driveway work in the right-of-way without a permit is unlawful, and the Public Works Director can simply have the unpermitted work removed under section 6-1.01. Missing the 30-day start deadline or 60-day completion deadline invalidates the permit outright (section 6-1.07), and work found substandard on inspection triggers suspension or revocation unless corrected immediately, with the City able to fix, remove or replace it and bill the permittee (section 6-1.04).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to replace my driveway apron in Yuba City?

Yes. Section 6-1.01 requires an encroachment permit from the Public Works Director for constructing, reconstructing, removing or demolishing any curb, gutter, sidewalk or driveway touching a public street, alley or right-of-way, and unpermitted work can simply be removed by the City.

What is an encroachment permit exactly?

Section 7-16.58 defines it as a written permit issued by the City of Yuba City Department of Public Works authorizing certain work within a publicly maintained right-of-way, and it is the same permit section 6-1.01 requires for curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway work touching a public street or alley.

How much insurance do I need to get an encroachment permit?

Section 6-1.04 requires a certificate of comprehensive liability insurance with minimums of $300,000 per person, $100,000 per accident and $50,000 in property damage, naming the City, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, filed before the permit is issued.

How long is an encroachment permit good for before I have to finish the work?

You must start work within 30 days of issuance and complete it within 60 days, or the permit is automatically invalidated under section 6-1.07. The Public Works Director may grant up to a 30-day extension for cause if you ask before the deadline passes.

Sources & Official References

[1]Yuba City Municipal Code (Municode)

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