Yes, depending on the lot size and City Municipal Code requirements. Prior to widening or installing a driveway, an Encroachment Permit Application will need to be completed and submitted to Engineering. Encroachment permits are approved on a case-by-case basis.

The property owner is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk fronting their property per Brentwood Municipal Code (Section 12.12.010). Prior to replacing the sidewalk, an Encroachment Permit Application will need to be completed and submitted to Engineering.

An Encroachment Permit is required for work that is performed within the City right-of-way including City streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. This applies to work such as driveway approaches for boats or RVs and replacing trees within the landscape strip between the curb and sidewalk. An Encroachment Permit Application may be submitted to Engineering for review of the proposed work to ensure conformance with City Standards and address safety concerns such as sight distance and traffic requirements.

Fees for Encroachment Permits are dependent upon the type of work to be performed and are usually calculated on a per unit basis. Fees can be found on the Engineering Fee Schedule. For more information, contact Engineering.

Storage containers should be out of the City right-of-way (street, sidewalk, etc.) and placed in the driveway. If this is not possible, an Encroachment Permit Application will need to be completed and submitted to Engineering. The Encroachment Permit Application should include the dimensions of the storage container and duration the storage container will be within the City right-of-way (street). Storage containers must be placed so as not to cause any traffic obstructions, sight distance obstacles or safety hazards. Refer to the Engineering Fee Schedule for applicable fees.

Maps that typically show easements may be viewed in Engineering. However, the best way to locate information on all recorded interests in the property is from a current Title Report. If any easements exist, use would be limited so as to not interfere with the purpose of the easement. For example, a storm drain easement should not be graded or paved over to interfere with drainage of the lot.

Stormwater pollution comes from many sources and is one of the most significant sources of water pollution in our country. As rainwater and other runoff flows across the ground, lawns, pavement and rooftops harmful contaminants are picked up such as fertilizers, pesticides and dirt. When the rainwater hits the street, the water mixes with waste oil, automotive fluids and plant debris. Unlike the wastewater that goes down sinks and toilets, stormwater flows to our waterways untreated, which contaminates the water and can harm wildlife.

The City of Brentwood ("City") in conjunction with several other Contra Costa County agencies and cities combine resources through the Contra Costa Clean Water Program ("CCCWP") in order to comply with regulations set by the Clean Water Act. The CCCWP is dedicated to maintaining a healthy environment in Contra Costa County’s creeks and rivers, the San Joaquin Delta, and the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays by striving to eliminate stormwater pollution through public education, inspection, enforcement and industrial outreach.

The goal of the City’s Stormwater Management Program is to reduce non-stormwater and tainted stormwater discharges into the City’s storm drain system, which includes Marsh Creek as a major tributary to the San Joaquin Delta. In accordance with the Stormwater C.3 Guidebook, the Brentwood Municipal Code (Chapter 14.20) requires the submittal of a Stormwater Control Plan with the application for approval of any development project subject to C.3 requirements.