Right-of-Way Closure Penalties

At a glance

What: Two ordinances tightening rules and penalties for closing public rights of way for construction (Files 260554 and 260556).
Where it stands: Both amended and passed 15-0 on September 22, 2026.
Next: None pending.

File 260554 (unauthorized closure of public rights of way for non-emergency construction): Ald. Burgelis moved, without objection, to change the penalty section for work done without a permit from "any company" to "any person, firm, or corporation". Amendment adopted 15-0; ordinance passed 15-0.
File 260556 (notification for right-of-way closures and higher fines if constituents are not properly notified): Ald. Zamarripa moved to add that each day the work continues or the right-of-way is closed is a separate offense (after "not more than 60 days"), and to add a-3 to Part 2: "The work is expected to fully obstruct traffic in at least one direction on the roadway." Amendment adopted 15-0; ordinance passed 15-0.

Both ordinances amended and passed 15-0.