You may not place any fence, shrub, tree, flower garden, retaining wall, or other object over, under, or across the ROW without a permit from the City Engineer. You must mow and maintain the boulevard area adjacent to your property. You may not dig any holes or install or repair any driveway within 15 feet of the street without a permit. Planting or Building in the ROW City Code prohibits any person from placing or depositing any fences, plant material, goods, or other obstructions over, under, or across the ROW without a permit from the City Engineer. This means that flower gardens, shrubs, trees, retaining walls, and lawn irrigation systems cannot be placed without the proper permit.
Mailboxes are the only item that can be routinely placed in the boulevard.
How to Get a ROW Permit Apply for permits in the Public Works Department in City Hall. You will be required to submit a scale drawing illustration of the proposed locations of obstructions. After staff review, the City Engineer will either issue a permit or deny your request. For the protection and safety of drivers and pedestrians, Golden Valley City ordinance prohibits trees, shrubs, and other structures from being placed within 25 feet of the ROW lines. If you live on a corner and have trees in this area, they must be trimmed so there is at least a 10-foot clearance from the ground.