Santa Monica Work-Zone Compliance
Santa Monica permits work in the right-of-way through its Public Works department and Permit Services Center, and separately handles roadway closures and temporary traffic control plan submissions.
Last reviewed: June 24, 2026
Level: City · Applies to: streets and sidewalks within the City of Santa Monica (Los Angeles County, Caltrans District 7).
What This Agency Governs
- Work in the Santa Monica public right-of-way through the Permit Services Center.
- Encroachment permits, use of public property permits, and roadway closure permits.
- Temporary traffic control plan submission and review.
Standards That Apply
- The California MUTCD governs traffic control devices and temporary traffic control.
- City of Santa Monica standard plans and permit conditions add local requirements.
- Cal/OSHA and ADA requirements also apply.
Permits & Authorization
Encroachment / public property / roadway closure permits
Depending on the work, Santa Monica issues encroachment permits, use of public property permits, and roadway closure permits, and requires a temporary traffic control plan submission where applicable. The specific process, fees, hours, and conditions are set by the city and must be confirmed on the official pages below.
How to Verify Requirements
- Confirm which permit applies (encroachment, public property, or roadway closure) for the work.
- Follow the city's temporary traffic control plan submission process where a TCP is required.
- Confirm current requirements on the Santa Monica pages below and device standards against the California MUTCD.