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FAQ

 

I have several questions and I am not sure who to contact.

   Call the Public Works Department at (818) 238-3915 or (818) 238-3950 and your inquery will be directed accordingly.

 

Who can I contact about street parking in residential areas?

   Contact Public Works at (818) 238-3915 to inquire about parking.

 

I want to build a fence, who do I need to speak with?

   Contact theBuilding Department at (818) 238-5220 for all information regarding guidelines and restriction.

 

Can Public Works give me information regarding the location of my property line?

   No, you will need to hire a license surveyor to determine the property lines.

 

What kind of information can I get from Public Works regarding my property?

   Public Works can only provide information on lot size and easements locations.

 

I have comments, questions, concerns about trash pick-up, who can I contact?

   Direct all refuse issues to the Field Services Department at (818) 238-3800

 

How can I obtain a dumpster?

   For a large dumpster container permit contact Public Works at (818) 238-3950 or visit our office.

   Field Services can provides smaller bins for your needs. You can request a bin by calling (818) 238 3800.

 

I have a complaint about my neighbor who can I contact.

   Regarding construction on private property call (818) 238-5220

   Regarding street or right-of-way construction call (818) 238-3915

   All other concers contact License & Code at (818) 238-5280

 

Do I need a permit to empty my pool on to the street?

   Yes, all water discharge requires a permit. You must contact Public Works at (818) 238-3950 or visit our office to obtain a permit.

 

The trees in the parkway (sidewalk) need trimming, can I do it myself?

   No, You must notify Burbank's Parkway Tree Services at (818) 238-5304 and they will take care of the problem.

 

Trees are uplifting my sidewalk, who can I notify?

   Please contact the Field Services, Street & Sidewalk Maintenance at (818) 238-3800

 

I want to redo my driveway, who do I need to contact?

   If driveway is on private property, call Building Department at (818) 238-5220

   If affected area is on the sidewalk, including driveway approach, contact the Permits Section at Public Works at (818) 238-3950

 

I'm a contractor working on the city streets and I need to close a traffic lane and or an ally. Who do I need to contact?

   Call Public Works at (818) 238-3950, and ask to speak to a traffic engineer for traffic control guidelines,

   or visit the Traffic section of the Online Counter to read the General Traffic Control Requirements.