- How do I start a Neighborhood Watch Program in my community?
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- How do I report a streetlight problem?
If you observe a streetlight functioning poorly (flickering, off one day and on the next) this is a sign that the light bulb is near failure. You can report streetlight flickerings, outages or streetlights burning during the daytime to either the City of Pittsburg Public Works Department at (925) 252-4936, or PG&E at (800) 743-5002. In addition, you can report streetlight outages through the PG&E website at the following link:
http://www.pge.com/myhome/customerservice/contact/streetlight/
or just go to http://www.pge.com/, and click on "For My Home", go to "Customer Service" and then "Contact PG&E" for Streetlight information on the left.
For more information: Facilities & Utilities - Streetlights
- How do I find out if the street tree is the City’s or mine?
Typically, if the tree is located between the sidewalk and the curb, it is a City tree. If the tree is located on the resident’s side of the sidewalk, a measurement is made by City staff to determine if it is within the City’s planting easement. If the tree is within the easement, a tree trimming appointment will be scheduled. If the tree is outside the City’s easement, it would be the property owner’s responsibility to maintain.
To determine the maintenance responsibility of a street tree, please contact Public Works Supervisor, Ramona Anderson, at (925) 252 - 4936. For additional information, please reference the City’s street tree ordinance, Chapter 12.32.
- My tub/sink is backed up. What do I do?
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- When is my street going to be paved?
This is not a simple, fast answer. The City has a large inventory of streets and insufficient funds to maintain all of those streets at the maximum level possible. A method used by the City to prioritize the application of funds to maximized the overall good of the street system, is the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) “Paver” Pavement Management System (PMS). Although this system is continually updated with worsening conditions on some repaired streets and improved conditions on streets, not all environmental factors can be accommodated by the system. City staff may need to modify the schedule or change priorities to accomodate for utility replacement or other factors.
If you have questions regarding the City’s pavement management system or the priorities for pavement repairs, surface sealing, and overlays, contact the Public Works Office at (925) 252-4936.
For more information: Facilities & Utilities - Streets
- My sidewalk is cracked and needs repair. What do I do?
If a City tree is causing the sidewalk to rise and or crack, the City will schedule the sidewalk for repairs. However, if the sidewalk is in an unsafe condition, for other than a City street tree related reason, it is the property owner’s responsibility to repair and maintain the sidewalk surrounding the property. Permits are required. Permits can be obtained at City Hall (65 Civic Avenue) at the Building/Planning/Engineering Counter located on the first floor. Please reference City ordinance, Chapter 12.26, section 90-986, for additional information.
- How do I report a traffic signal problem?
If you suspect a traffic signal problem or malfunction, it should be reported to the Public Works Corporation Yard at (925) 252-4936. If you have questions about signal “timing”, please report these concerns to the Engineering Services Department.
For more information: Facilities & Utilities - Traffic Signals
- How do I report a pothole?
Pothole patching is a quick, inexpensive and low-tech way to prevent existing failed pavement from failing further and to provide immediate distress relief in order to insure safe driving conditions. Potholes, or localized areas of severely deteriorated street pavement, should be reported to the Public Works Corporation Yard at 252-4936.
For more information: Facilities & Utilities - Streets
- When is my street going to be swept?
The City’s Public Works Department is under contract with DDSD to provide street sweeping. Residential streets are swept twice monthly during weekdays, when residents are typically at work and on street parking is at a minimum. To find out the normal street sweeping day/schedule for your street,or if you have any questions regarding street sweeping within the City of Pittsburg, those questions should be directed to the City of Pittsburg Public Works Department Corporation Yard at (925) 252-4936. Additional information is also available at the DDSD web site through the following link: http://www.ddsd.org/services.html
For additional information: Facilities and Utlilities - Street Sweeping Program
- How do we get speed humps installed on our street?
Speed Hump Information Form [PDF]
- How do I get a 'Children At Play' sign installed in my neighborhood?
Children at Play Signs [PDF]
- Can the speed limit be lowered on my street?
Lower Speed Limits [PDF]
- Can more stop signs be installed on my street to control speeding?
Stop Signs [PDF]
- Can crosswalks be installed at all intersections?
Crosswalks [PDF]
- What can be done about inoperable and/or unregistered vehicles parked in my neighborhood?
The Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department enforces codes, laws and regulations for the abatement of substandard housing conditions and zoning violations, blight issues, and the abatement of abandoned, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles.
If you would like to report any Code Enforcement violations, please call (925) 252-4010 and give us the street address of the violation.
The Code Enforcement Division is part of the Contra Costa County "Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program" which targets inoperable, wrecked, dismantled, or abandoned vehicles.
Several times per year the City of Pittsburg focuses on areas where there is an accumulation of junk and debris present and assists residents in the removal of blight in the area.
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- A vacant lot in my neighborhood has become an eyesore with the accumulation of trash, debris and tall weeds. What can be done?
The Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department enforces codes, laws and regulations for the abatement of substandard housing conditions and zoning violations, blight issues, and the abatement of abandoned, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles.
If you would like to report any Code Enforcement violations, please call (925) 252-4010 and give us the street address of the violation.
The Code Enforcement Division is part of the Contra Costa County "Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program" which targets inoperable, wrecked, dismantled, or abandoned vehicles.
Several times per year the City of Pittsburg focuses on areas where there is an accumulation of junk and debris present and assists residents in the removal of blight in the area.
e-Mail Code Enforcement about your Questions
Last updated: 10/26/2009 1:06:11 PM