Culver City Work-Zone Compliance

Culver City permits work in the public right-of-way through its Public Works Engineering Division, and temporary traffic control follows the California MUTCD and the city's conditions.

Last reviewed: June 24, 2026

Level: City  ·  Applies to: streets and sidewalks within Culver City (Los Angeles County, Caltrans District 7).

What This Agency Governs

  • Work in the Culver City public right-of-way, authorized through the Public Works Engineering Division.
  • City standard plans and permit conditions on top of statewide standards.

Standards That Apply

  • The California MUTCD governs traffic control devices and temporary traffic control.
  • Culver City standard plans and permit conditions add local requirements.
  • Cal/OSHA and ADA requirements also apply.

Permits & Authorization

Engineering permit (Public Works Engineering Division)

Work in the city right-of-way is handled through Culver City's Public Works Engineering Division (Engineering Division, (310) 253-5600). The permit types, application steps, fees, hours, and conditions are set by the city and must be confirmed on the official page below.

How to Verify Requirements

  • Confirm the road is a Culver City street (not a county road or state highway).
  • Confirm current permit types and requirements with the Public Works Engineering Division.
  • Confirm device and setup standards against the current California MUTCD.

Verify Before Relying On Specifics

Official Sources

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