Frequently Asked Questions

Any work in the City right-of-way must be performed by a licensed contractor and requires a Encroachment Permit.

Most of this information can be accessed through the Engineering Division. The City typically has accurate information on sewer and water mains and public right of way. The City also has some records indicating location of onsite water and sewer laterals and private property lines. Please reach out to engineering@pismobeach.org for more information.

Please refer to the 10-Year CIP and the Pavement Management Plan (PMP). The 10-Year CIP outlines not only the City’s immediate capital needs but also anticipates long-term infrastructure requirements. Updated biennially, the CIP is a dynamic document that evolves as project scopes are refined, priorities shift, and funding sources are identified. In 2025 the City evaluated pavement conditions, updated the City’s Streetsaver database, and created an updated PMP with 5-Phases of maintenance and rehabilitation .

You can contact Public Works at (805) 773-7053 for assistance. After hours you can contact police dispatch at (805) 773-2208. However the homeowner or resident is responsible for protection of their own property.

Please refer to the Street Sweeping Schedule or call (805) 773-7053 for additional assistance.

South County Sanitary is responsible for the City's garbage collection. You may call (805) 489-4246 for assistance.

Submit a request to the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) and they will determine if a stop sign is warranted. All requests should be submitted on a TSC request form.

Submit a request to the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) and they will determine if a red curb is warranted. All requests should be submitted on a TSC request form.

In residential neighborhoods, residents are responsible for their own sidewalk repair. Please contact the Engineering Division at (805) 773-4656 to obtain an encroachment permit prior to starting work. In commercial areas the City maintains the sidewalks, therefore please call (805) 773-7053 for assistance.

Contact the Marine Mammal Center at (415) 289-7325. The Marine Mammal Center responds to stranded animals along the California coast from San Luis Obispo County to Mendocino County