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Private use of Sakae Public Works Office roads and waterways
Last Updated January 26, 2024
Private use of roads
Private use of waterways
What is road occupation?
A specific person establishes a certain structure, property or facility on the road and uses the road continuously. In that case, permission from the road administrator is required. (Article 32 of the Road Law) (outside site) In addition, there are permission conditions according to each property, and you will have to pay private use charges depending on the type and size of the property to be occupied.
Major private property
Electric poles
Water pipes
Sewer pipes
Gas tubes
Protruding signboard
Scaffolding for construction
Temporary enclosures, etc.
Place signs, standing signs, vending machines, etc. cannot be occupied.
What is the amount of the private use fee?
According to Article 39-2 of the Road Law, it is stipulated in the Yokohama City Road Private Use Charge Ordinance. Please contact Public Works Office for details as it depends on the property you occupy.
How to apply for private use?
Road occupation permission application
Location map
Structure of the property (floor plan, three-dimensional plan, quadrature plan)
With permission
We issue road private use permission application, delivery letter of advice (paid at banks, etc.).
The private use period is up to 5 years. When the period expires, an application for renewal of private use is required.
Changes and abolition
If there is a change, you need to apply for a change.
When it is abolished, a notification of abolition is required.
When we build passage bridge over river and waterway which city manages and install water pipe or gas pipe, "private use permission" is necessary.
Also, if you have already used waterways and have not received permission, please contact us.
Inquiries to this page
Sakae Ward Sakae Public Works Office
Telephone: 045-895-1411
Telephone: 045-895-1411
Fax: 045-895-1421
Email address: sa-doboku@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 256-684-329