The printed documents entitled "City of Costa Mesa Standard Drawings for Streets and Highways, 7-72," and subsequent editions, three copies of which have heretofore been filed in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public, are hereby adopted as the standards of the city for the construction and improvement of city streets.
(Code 1960, § 7100)
(1) 
The latest edition of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction," written and promulgated by Southern California chapter, American Public Works Association and Southern California District, Associated General Contractors of California, Joint Cooperative Committee (more commonly referred to as the "green book") in conjunction with any subsequent revisions to the general provisions and the "City of Costa Mesa Standard Drawings for Street and Highways," recommended from time to time by the director of public services, are hereby adopted as the standard specifications of the city and shall hereafter apply to the construction of all public works in the city.
(2) 
All streets shall be constructed, maintained and repaired in accordance with said standard specifications and the directions, provisions and requirements set forth and contained therein, together with the provisions of section 15-1 of this Code.
(3) 
Two copies of the standard specifications adopted shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
(Code 1960, § 7103; Ord. No. 77-28, § 2, 6-20-77)
It is unlawful to obstruct the free passage or use of any portion of any roadway, street or sidewalk without first obtaining a permit to do so from the street superintendent; providing that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to prevent the obstruction of one-half the width of any sidewalk not exceeding two hours in any one day for the receipt of or delivery of merchandise.
(Code 1960, § 7105)
It is unlawful to construct or maintain any dam or obstruction in or across any public waste water or storm water ditch, channel or gutter in the city, or to construct or maintain over and across any such ditch, channel or gutter any bridge, crossing or covering without permission being first obtained from the street superintendent.
(Code 1960, § 7106)
It is unlawful to allow or permit any irrigation water (except from lawns), storm water drained from buildings or water drained from swimming pools to run upon or over the surface of any sidewalk in the city or upon or into the roadway of any street therein except in the gutters thereof or properly controlled channels which may be approved at the discretion of the street superintendent.
(Code 1960, § 7107)
It is unlawful to place, cause or permit to be placed or discharged any oil, petroleum, naphtha, liquid asphaltum, gasoline, kerosene or any kindred substances, or water mixed with any such substances, into any sewer, public or otherwise, or in or upon any street or sidewalk in the city, or upon any private property so that the same will or may run into or upon any such street or sidewalk, or to drive or permit or allow to be driven, run or propelled any vehicle or machine carrying, in bulk or otherwise, any such substances upon the streets of the city, unless the same shall be contained within such vehicle in such a manner that such substances cannot spill, drop, leak or drip from said container or from drip pans attached to said vehicle or container.
(Code 1960, § 7108)
No person, association, partnership, firm, corporation or trust shall paint, mark or write on, post, attach or otherwise affix any handbill, notice, sign or similar device to or upon any park, sidewalk, parkway, crosswalk, street, alley, median, curbstone, street lamppost, bus bench or shelter, hydrant, tree, shrub, tree stake or guard, electric light, power or telephone pole or wire or appurtenance thereof, or upon any lighting system, bridge, drinking fountain, street sign, or banner, traffic sign, fence, building or structure of any kind located on city property or any city right-of-way or easement unless a permit is issued pursuant to Chapter VIII, Signs of Title 13 or Chapter II, Public Transportation, Shelters and Benches of Title 19. The person, association, partnership, firm, corporation or trust responsibility for such handbill, notice, sign or similar device in violation of this section shall be liable for the cost incurred for the removal and disposal thereof as provided in section 13-127, Signs prohibited on public property or public rights-of-way removal; abatement of costs and fines.
(Code 1960, § 7109; Ord. No. 94-9, § 7, 6-6-94; Ord. No. 97-11, § 8, 5-5-97)
It is unlawful to erect or maintain over any sidewalk, any awning, any part of which is less than seven feet above the sidewalk. Awnings will be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code adopted by the city.
(Code 1960, § 7110)
It is unlawful to block or obstruct or make unsafe for travel any sidewalks or streets of the city with merchandise for sale, storage, display or advertisement, or refuse and debris, or containers therefor, or to install or maintain any appurtenances to buildings extending over public property unless specifically permitted herein.
(Code 1960, § 7115)
(a) 
Generally. Any encroachment of private improvements in, upon, over or under a public right-of-way or other public property without a current, valid encroachment permit as provided for in this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to summary abatement, pursuant to section 38773 of the California Government Code, and the expense of such abatement shall be a personal obligation of the owner of the encroaching improvement(s) and of the owner of the property benefitted by the improvement(s), as well as a lien against the affected property.
(b) 
Encroachment permit defined. An encroachment permit is authorization to place or extend private improvements in, upon, over, or under a public right-of-way or other public property.
(c) 
Application. Application shall be made on forms provided by the public services department. Plans and information reasonably needed to evaluate the application may be required by the public services director or his designee.
(d) 
Fees. Fees for the processing of encroachment permits may be established by resolution of the city council.
(e) 
Authority to grant. Applications for encroachment permits may be denied, granted, or granted with conditions by the public services director, or his designee, after consultation with affected city departments.
(f) 
Findings. Before granting an encroachment permit, the public services director shall make the following findings.
(1) 
The encroachment will be consistent with the public convenience and welfare.
(2) 
The encroachment will not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation systems.
(3) 
The encroachment will not create a traffic hazard.
(g) 
Conditions. Conditions or special requirements may be applied by the public services director to ensure that the development authorized by the encroachment permit is compatible and harmonious with existing development in the vicinity and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(h) 
Appeals. Decisions of the public services director may be appealed pursuant to section 2-300 et seq.
(i) 
Termination. The authority granted by an encroachment permit shall terminate upon written notice from the City of Costa Mesa that public improvements are to be placed in the right-of-way within which the encroachment exists. The owner of the private improvements shall remove all such private improvements within 30 days following receipt of such notice, or within such longer period as may be determined by the director of public services.
(j) 
Revocation. The public services director or his or her designee shall set a hearing before the planning commission for revocation of the encroachment permit and/or pursue other legal remedies as may be deemed appropriate by the city attorney whenever the public services director determines that either:
(1) 
The permittee has failed to comply with one or more of the conditions attached to the encroachment permit at the time of granting thereof;
(2) 
Because of changed or unforeseen circumstances the findings necessary for approval of the encroachment permit can no longer be made.
(Ord. No. 92-19, § 3, 10-19-92; Ord. No. 93-17, § 10, 11-1-93)