The department of public works oversees all projects and work occurring within the public right-of-way.

Capital Improvement Projects
Capital Improvement Projects such as street paving and storm drain construction are managed by public works staff. These projects are based on long-term plans, which prioritize and schedule projects throughout the City.

Public Works Permits
Permits are required for all excavation and/or construction in the public right-of-way. Most street right-of-way widths are not entirely paved, therefore property lines do not necessarily occur at the edge of the pavement. To determine the location of your front property line, and dimensions of the adjacent right-of-way, contact the public works department at City Hall or consult with a registered land surveyor. The following public works standards are available to download (PDF format):

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• Alternate Driveway Standard
• Curb and Gutter Standards
• Curb Drain Standard
• Driveway Approach Standard
• General Provisions for Public Works Permits
• Hollywood Berm Standard
• Mailbox Standard
• PV Stone Curb Standard

Traffic Safety Committee
The Traffic Safety Committee reviews all traffic-related requests and concerns. The Traffic Safety Committee meets at 4 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. The City's Traffic Calming Program outlines a process and approved techniques for reducing traffic volumes and speeds. Traffic calming application materials and approved standards are available to download below (PDF format):

• Traffic Calming Analysis
• Traffic Calming Plan and Application

Trash Collection
All single-family residential properties within the City are required to receive trash collection service from the City's selected contractor. Currently, the City contracts with Athens Services effective December 1, 2007. Questions or information on trash collection may be obtained by calling: 888-336-6100

Dumpsters
All Dumpsters used within the City must be serviced by Athens Services. To order a dumpster please call 888-336-6100. All dumpsters located on the street are subject to a dumpster permit issued by Athens.

Street Sweeping
All residential streets within Palos Verdes Estates are swept once a month. Commercial areas are swept on a weekly basis. The City currently contracts with R.F. Dickson for these services. To determine the day that your street is scheduled for sweeping, please refer to the street sweeping map:

• Street Sweeping Map

Wide & Heavy Load Permits
Wide and heavy loads with destinations within the City are subject to wide and heavy load permits. Wide and heavy loads with destinations outside the City are not allowed to travel on City streets. A wide and heavy load permit may be downloaded below:

• Transportation Permit

Questions related to any of these areas may be directed to public works staff at (310) 378-0383.

The Parklands department is responsible for the maintenance, development and preservation of the City's 500 acres of Parkland and unimproved right-of-way.

The Parklands Committee meets the second Monday of each month to review park improvement projects, and private citizen requests relating to projects proposed within the parkland or unimproved right-of-way.

It is unlawful to remove, trim or plant a tree in the Parkland or unimproved right-of-way without City approval. For further information, please call the City Forester at (310)378-0383.

Applications for work on City trees, or for Parklands Committee approval, are available to download below:

• Application- Request to work on city trees
• Parklands Committee Application