City of Berkeley Senior Centers feature space that can be reserved and rented by private community members, organizations, and City departments and commissions. Each facility has a large dining room, a multi-purpose room, and several medium and small classrooms available for rent. Schedule a rental appointmentTo rent space at a Berkeley Senior Center, please schedule a rental appointment.…
If you live on a residential street in Berkeley and are experiencing negative impacts from speeding or an excessive amount of cut-through traffic, you can request that the City conduct a traffic calming study to evaluate the installation of traffic calming measures. There are a variety of options for traffic calming, such as speed tables, speed feedback signs, or traffic circles. (Please note:…
If you are being disturbed by your neighbor’s smoke and they aren’t using a wood burning device accepted by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for smoke emissions, you have options to resolve your concerns. You must begin with written communication and mediation to find resolution, before trying arbitration or going to court to resolve your dispute. Requirements…
Sewage discharges are a violation of Federal, State, and local laws. The Environmental Health Division responds to sewage releases, and works closely with the Public Works Department to coordinate abatement efforts. Depending on the extent of the release, we also communicate with various other agencies and officials, and may collect water samples from affected creeks and waterways, if warranted.…
Register death within Eight daysHealth and Safety Code Section (HSC) 102775 require that all deaths are registered with the City of Berkeley, local registrar within eight days of death. Please find below Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) instructions, which includes information on Emergency Filing and Fetal Death registration procedures; and the EDRS-FDRS Service Request form to…
Street sweeping keeps our city streets free of litter, leaves, and other debris that pose a hazard to cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, and to the environment. Please be sure to move your car before scheduled street sweeping to ensure staff can properly clean the street and to avoid a ticket. Check signs posted on the street where you park to see what day and time street sweeping will occur…
Utility permits are a type of engineering permit that are required when doing any construction work that involves utilities such as gas, electricity, sewer, or small wireless facilities. Notify Underground Service…
Utility undergrounding is the process of replacing overhead power lines and other overhead utilities with underground power lines and associated utilities. Undergrounding has benefits, including:
- Possible reduced maintenance costs
- Improved utility reliability during severe weather
- Improved public safety
- Reduced fire risk …
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Electric Water TelecommunicationsResponsibility for sewers are divided between the City of Berkeley and property owners. The City maintains sewer infrastructure from the curb out to the main sewer line (lower sewer lateral and sewer mains). Property owners maintain the sewer lines from the curb to their property (upper/private sewer lateral). Learn more about your responsibility as a property owner for your…