Street Moratorium 

To preserve the integrity of newly paved streets, Lemon Grove Municipal Code Section 12.04.380 (B) states that no trenching or excavation shall be permitted in any street that has been recently maintained or re-constructed. The pavement surface shall not be cut or opened for a period of three (3) years after completion of, or from recordation of a notice of completion. 

Limited exceptions may be granted for:

• Verified emergencies involving immediate threats to public safety or property.
• Utility service failures that cannot be addressed without pavement disturbance.
• Work explicitly authorized by the Public Works Director, where no feasible alternative exists and where restoration will meet or exceed City standards.
• Pre-approved capital improvement projects or public works initiated or contracted by the City.
• Other situations deemed by the Director to be in the best interest of the general public.

For all exceptions granted, other means (boring, etc.) shall be used to limit the amount of street cuts to the minimum necessary to complete the work. There are strict full-width pavement requirements for replacement of the asphalt or concrete on streets with a moratorium in place. Prior to performing any work in the public right-of-way, issuance of an Encroachment Permit by the Public Works Department is required. 

The following is a list of streets currently under moratorium: