Emeryville Curb Color Program
City of Emeryville
Public Works Department ∙ 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608 ∙ 510-596-4330
CURB COLOR REQUEST APPROVAL PROCESS
Applications for a new Color Curb Zone
(Driveway Red Zones, Green, White or Yellow Zones)
1) Complete the Curb Color Program Application found on the City website at https://forms.office.com/g/EfY93JmSCs.
a. All applications (other than for Blue Zones) are reviewed or handled only after the application fee has been received. Application fee is $100 for all curb requests and is non-refundable.
b. Site surveys are conducted within 30 days and applicants are notified by mail or email about the recommendation. Please email [email protected] if you have not received any correspondence 30 days after the application fee has been paid. c. Please make sure to understand the purpose of each zone as well as the general criteria for establishing them. Please email [email protected] if you have a unique situation that is not covered by this guide, before you submit the application. 2) Once your application is initially reviewed for completeness and feasibility the request will be scheduled for consideration by the Transportation Committee. a. The Transportation Committee is responsible for approving curb color change requests and will hear items during their monthly meetings at City Hall. b. A public notice of the proposed change is posted in the vicinity of the proposed zone approximately 72 hours before the hearing date.
c. The Transportation Committee will review the item, seek feedback from applicant or other nearby residents, and consider the request.
d. Upon approval, the Transportation Committee will direct the Emeryville Public Works Department to complete the permitting process and install the zone as scheduling permits, typically within 60 days.
City of Emeryville
Public Works Department ∙ 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608 ∙ 510-596-4330 Blue curbed parking zones on City streets when requested by disabled residents of Emeryville shall only be established where a demonstrated need for such space is shown. The City has no obligation to provide disabled parking zones on residential streets; however, the City will offer disabled residents a blue curbed parking zone on the shortest accessible route of travel from Applicant’s residence, where possible.
Click here to download the application for an ADA Blue Disabled Parking Zone:
https://bit.ly/EmeryvilleBlueCurb
City of Emeryville
Public Works Department ∙ 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608 ∙ 510-596-4330 Click here to download the application for ALL OTHER Parking Zones:
https://forms.office.com/g/EfY93JmSCs
City of Emeryville
Public Works Department ∙ 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608 ∙ 510-596-4330 Never Paint Curbs Yourself or Install Unauthorized Signs The unauthorized painting of any Curb Zone is a violation of the law. Any such painting or repainting shall result in immediate revocation of the zone. The expenses incurred in the removal of such shall be the burden of the abutting property owner. If your color curb has been illegally altered, it is your responsibility to notify the City of Emeryville Public Works Department. Do not install any signs within the public right-of-way.
A non-refundable processing fee of $100 is required for white/green/yellow zones and red zones. If approved, there will be no additional installation fee.