Tracy, CA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Requires
- Street-opening permit
- Emergency report
- 24 hours (weekday)
- No permit
- Penalties + fees
- Code chapter
- TMC 7.04
Summary
Tracy requires a permit to make excavations, openings, or encroachments in the public street or right-of-way; emergency work without a prior permit must be reported to Public Works within 24 hours on weekdays and a permit obtained, or penalties apply.
...encroachments without the permit required by this article providing that it was impractical to obtain the permit at that time of the day. In such event the said person, firm or corporation shall inform the City Department of Public Works within twenty-four (24) hours of the trenching work on the week days and within seventy-two (72) hours on the weekends and must obtain a permit by paying the necessary fees. In the event that such permit is not obtained within the specified period of time, the City will impose penalties in addition to the permit fees.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 69).
Full Breakdown
Tracy Municipal Code chapter 7.04 governs street openings. It requires a permit before excavating, opening, or placing encroachments in the public street or right-of-way. Where it is impractical to obtain the permit first, such as emergency trenching, the person must inform the Department of Public Works within twenty-four hours on weekdays (seventy-two hours on weekends) and obtain a permit by paying the fees; failure to do so within the time results in penalties in addition to the permit fees.
Violations & Fines
Excavating or encroaching in the street or right-of-way without the required permit violates TMC chapter 7.04 and results in penalties plus permit fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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