HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1994, 01/24) - L-18 - Amended - changed to L-15L-15
ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS
Newport Beach sidewalks are a desirable place to walk, stroll and jog and it is,
therefore, the policy of the City that public sidewalks are to provide
unobstructed passage whenever possible.
Sidewalks shall be reserved for public use and the rights of the public shall not
be diminished by the installation of benches, planters, bicycle racks, etc., by
private entities nor by the installation of facilities by public utilities or other
public agencies.
In addition to the provisions of Chapter 5.70 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code dealing with newspaper racks and in conformance with Council Policy L-
6, it is the policy of the City that encroachments on public sidewalks shall be
subject to the following:
A. General
1. They shall not reduce the sidewalk width available for normal
pedestrian movement
2. Encroachments may be located in areas between tree wells or other
existing improvements as long as they do not interfere with
pedestrian travel.
3. They shall be located at least 18" from the curb face. In areas where
vehicles do not park or otherwise extend over the sidewalk, this
setback may be reduced.
4. They shall not be located within 36" of a parking meter or street
light, nor shall they be located where they will interfere with the
normal use of other facilities.
5. Encroachments shall not block access from parked cars.
6. They shall not be located within 10' of a crosswalk, fire hydrant or
driveway.
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7. Encroachments may not be chained or otherwise anchored to any
tree, streetlight, parking meter or other property.
8. Applicant shall pay all costs for CalTrans permit processing where
necessary.
9. Applicant shall pay all costs associated with the installation of
encroachments by the City or private installer.
B. Benches
1. When applying the above requirements to benches, allowance shall
be made for the space required for a person sitting on the bench-
2. Benches shall be separated by at least 50'.
3. Benches to be installed in an area where there is a theme or bench
style shall conform to that theme or style.
C. Bicycle Racks •
1. Bicycle racks shall be located to allow bicycles to extend 5' from the
center of the rack and comply with the above requirements.
Adopted - January 11, 1993
Reaffirmed - January 24,1994
Formerly L-18
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