Public Works

Permits and Guidelines

Please be advised that permit fees for Private Development projects have increased as of June 1, 2026 following City Council approval. Click here to learn more.

For a full list of fees and charges, please visit the Long Beach Master Fee and Charges Schedule.

• On Street Disabled Parking Zone Application

  • The request to install an On Street Disabled Parking Zone in the public right-of-way that meets all conditions and requirements is available for application by residents. For questions, please call the Traffic Engineering Team at (562) 570-6331.

• Plant Street Tree

  • Requests to plant a tree in the public right-of-way are available for applications that meets all conditions and requirements. For information about trees in the public right-of-way, visit the public trees page. For questions, please contact the Tree Team by emailing pwstreets@longbeach.gov or calling (562) 570-2770.

• Red Tip Driveway Application

  • Requests for a driveway red tip curb or the repainting of existing red tip curbs that meet all conditions and requirements are available for application. For questions, please call the Traffic Engineering Team at (562) 570-6331.

• Temporary Oversized Vehicle Residential Parking Permit

  • Applications to temporarily park oversized vehicles to your residence within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 72 consecutive hours are available. For questions, please call the Traffic Engineering Team at (562) 570-6331.
• Trim Street Tree
  • Requests for authorization to trim a tree in the public right-of-way or City property that meets all conditions and requirements is available for application. For more information about trees in the public right-of-way, visit the public trees page. For questions, please contact the Tree Team by emailing pwstreets@longbeach.gov or calling (562) 570-2770.
• Wayfinding Signage Guidelines

• 2026 Overweight Vehicle Special Permit

• • Applications to obtain a permit for designated overweight vehicles operating in the City of Long Beach are available. For questions, please call the Traffic Engineering Team at (562) 570-6331.

Private Development/Right-of-Way

The permit applications listed below can be submitted via e-mail to 
pw-privatedevelopment@longbeach.gov. For questions, please contact (562) 570-6784. Please be advised that permit fees for Private Development projects have increased as of June 1, 2026 following City Council approval. Click here to learn more.

• Public Works Application

• Insurance and Endorsement Requirements

  • All applicants must thoroughly review the Insurance and Endorsement Requirements, as failure to meet the stated coverage obligations may delay processing or approval.

• Public Works Development Guidelines

• Sidewalk Dining and Parklets Guideline

• General Liability Endorsement Form

• Installation and Maintenance Agreement

• Plan Review Check Lists

• Standard Traffic Control Requirements

• Temporary Occupancy Permit for Storage/Dumpster Bin

• Monitoring Wells Permit Application