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Roads

Road Maintenance is more than asphalt. Our Road Maintenance Division is responsible for routine and emergency repairs to over 315 miles of road surfaces, culverts, shoulders, drainage facilities, and roadside vegetation on roads within the public right-of-way of San Mateo County's unincorporated districts. Learn more about the County Right-of-Way »

Parking Restriction Zones

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  • Request a Parking Restriction
  • Map of Restricted Zones
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Residential Speed Control

  • Speed Control Devices & Safety Measures
  • Request a Residential Speed Control Device
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Road Surface Maintenance

  • Surface Repair
  • Legends & Striping
  • Dead Animal
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Sidewalks

  • Fix my Sidewalk
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Storm Drains

  • Regular Maintenance of Storm Drains
  • Bubble Boxes
  • Report a Clog or Overflowing Drain
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Street Lights

  • Lighting Districts
  • Report an Outage
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Street Name Signs

  • Request a Street Name Sign
  • Standardization of Street Name Signs
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Street Sweeping

  • Route Maps
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Traffic Signs & Lights

  • Replacing a Traffic Sign
  • Requesting a New Traffic Sign
  • About Stop Signs
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Trees & Roadside Vegetation

  • Roadside Vegetation Management
  • Request Tree Trimming
  • Tree-Related Permits
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Map of County Maintained Streets

See all roads in the County Right-of-Way.

Street Sweeping

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Road-Related Permits

Public Works issues permits to construct, improve, work on or occupy the County's sidewalks and roadways. Public Works’ permit types include permits for banners, tree planting and removal, driveway cuts, general excavation, landscaping and others. Residents or Businesses who want to perform work on County streets or sidewalks need a permit from Public Works.

Drainage Facility Permit

Permit to install, replace, or modify a drainage facility in the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Drainage Facility Permit

Parking Restrictions

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Sidewalk Permit

Permit to replace or modify a sidewalk within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Sidewalk Permit

Special Event Permit

If your event will encroach into the County right-of-way apply for a special events permit or temporary road closure.... View moreView Special Event Permit

Storage Bin Permit

Permit to place a storage bin, storage pod, or dumpster within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Storage Bin Permit

Transportation Permit

Permit for transportation involving the operation of oversize and/or overweight vehicles within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Transportation Permit

Tree Removal Permit

Removing a tree located in the right-of-way of San Mateo County's unincorporated districts requires a permit from the Department of Public Works.... View moreView Tree Removal Permit

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