Streets and Highways Code section 660

As used in this chapter:

(a)

“Highway” includes all, or any part, of the entire width of the right-of-way of a state highway, whether or not the entire area is actually used for highway purposes.

(b)

“Encroachment” includes any tower, pole, pole line, pipe, pipe line, fence, billboard, stand or building, or any structure, object of any kind or character not particularly mentioned in this section, or special event, which is in, under, or over any portion of the highway. “Special event” means any street festival, sidewalk sale, community-sponsored activity, or community-approved activity.

Source: Section 660, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=SHC§ionNum=660. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 660’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/streets_and_highways_code_section_660

Original Source: Section 660, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=SHC§ionNum=660. (last accessed May 12, 2025).