Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the Code of Ordinances Through the Amendment of Existing Sections 90-159 through 90-163 Regarding the Closure of Any Public Street, Road, Alley, Sidewalk, Trail, Easement, or Right-of-Way of the City, and Amending Appendix A (Schedule of Fees) of the Code or Ordinances by Amending Section 90-161 (Lane Closures; Permit Fee and Exemptions) to Revise Applicable Fees for Lane Closures
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: November 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, P.E., PTOE, Director of Engineering
Matt Richardson, P.E., Asst. Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances and Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances in regards to lane closures.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This proposed ordinance will amend Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Lane Closure Permits to address closures of sidewalks and trails, revise permit fee criteria, establish an administrative appeal process, and provide general clarifications to existing requirements.
• The proposed amendments expand permit requirements to address pedestrian connectivity and establish additional fee criteria for lower-volume roadways and sidewalks and trails in designated pedestrian activity areas.
• The proposed amendments also provide an appeal to the City Manager for denied Lane Closure Permits and clarify permit requirements, exemptions, and enforcement provisions.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01-004 in January 2024 in response to several instances of extended construction delays by development contractors that resulted in prolonged roadway closures and inconvenience to the traveling public.
• The original ordinance established permit requirements, fees, and incentives intended to encourage contractors to plan construction activities, minimize the duration of closures, and complete work in a timely manner.
• The proposed amendments establish additional fee categories based on roadway traffic volumes and pedestrian activity, including:
o Arterial roadways with 10,000 or more vehicles per day - $500 per lane per day.
o Arterial roadways with fewer than 10,000 vehicles per day - $250 per lane per day
o Non-arterial roadways with 2,000 or more vehicles per day - $250 per lane per day.
o Non-arterial roadways with fewer than 2,000 vehicles per day - $125 per lane per day.
o Sidewalks and trails in designated pedestrian activity areas - $250 per route per day.
• The amendments also expand permit requirements to address pedestrian connectivity, provide additional flexibility in determining non-peak closure periods, establish a limited appeal to the City Manager for permit denials, and clarify various administrative and enforcement provisions.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A