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Streets, Sidewalks, Sewers, and Utilities

Explore City services related to maintaining our streets, sidewalks, sewers, and utilities.

Learn about how the City maintains and improves public streets, sewer lines, and storm water infrastructure. Maintenance of public infrastructure is guided by the Vision 2050 Framework and the Strategic Asset Management Plan.

Request pruning, removal, or planting of City trees. Read up on your responsibility as a property owner for repairing your sidewalk and private sewer lateral.

Find utility service providers in Berkeley, and learn about utility undergrounding. Apply for a utility permit or learn about regulations for installing new utilities, including small cell wireless facilities.

Get traffic advisories for current construction projects in Berkeley.

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City Trees

Request pruning, removal, or planting of City trees.
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Sidewalk Repair

Apply for support from the City to repair your sidewalk.
Sewer cleanout
Private Sewer Lateral

Verify that your Private Sewer Lateral meets City standards before selling or performing major renovations

Latest News

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High Impact Traffic Team Operation on February 11

On February 11, the countywide High Impact Traffic Team will return to the City of Berkeley for targeted traffic enforcement.

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28 Cited at Berkeley DUI / Driver License Checkpoint

On December 18, 2025, the Berkeley Police Department conducted a DUI and driver license checkpoint and issued 28 citations.

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Berkeley Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint December 18

On December 18, 2025, the Berkeley Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Shattuck Avenue near Parker Street.

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Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 12

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Upcoming Events

18Mar

Infrastructure Projects Community Meeting (North Berkeley)

7:00PM - 8:30PM

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Boards & Commissions

Transportation and Infrastructure Commission Policy Committee: Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Public Works Commission

Related legislative bodies

Adopted Plans

Name Adopted Summary
Green Infrastructure Plan

The purpose of this Green Infrastructure Plan is to guide the identification, implementation, tracking, and reporting of green infrastructure projects within the City of Berkeley.
Watershed Management Plan

The Watershed Management Plan was adopted by the City Council at its meeting on October 30, 2012.