Public Works Department

400 S. Vicentia Ave
Corona, CA 92882

Corona City Hall is open Monday – Thursday 7 AM - 6 PM. Closed Friday.

951-736-2266

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The Mission of the Public Works Department is to successfully develop, manage, and maximize the City’s infrastructure investment to enhance the quality of life today while striving to develop and implement innovative solutions for tomorrow. The services include land development, street and median maintenance, traffic signals, capital project engineering, signing and stripping, drainage, stormwater, and bridges. So, when you drive down the street, walk on a sidewalk, or ride your bicycle in a bike lane, you're enjoying the services the Public Works Department provides.

The department consists of six divisions:
1. Administrative: Overall operation of the department, administering and overseeing.
2. Capital Improvement Program (CIP): Responsible for overseeing the City’s infrastructure programs, from new projects to major rehabilitation projects to continuing efforts, such as pavement management.
3. Environmental Services: Responsible for the overall management of stormwater quality issues and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. Administers the city's NPDES permit.
4. Fleet: Performs maintenance and repairs on all City vehicles and equipment.
5. Street Maintenance: Maintains the City’s streets, Street Lights, roadway signs, and sidewalks.
6. Traffic Engineering: Operates and maintains all traffic signals, vehicular traffic movement, Roadway Signs, Roadway Striping, and Curb Painting

Public Works Reports

Submit a Service Request on See Click Fix

Report pot holes, graffiti, burned out street lights and more on See Click Fix. Click here to get started!

CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant
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The City of Corona was awarded grant money by CalRecycle for its Rubberized Pavement Grant, which diverts waste tires from landfill disposal. This grant was used to partially fund the Street Pavement Maintenance Rehabilitation, Project No. 2017-22. Under this project, grinding and overlaying deteriorating asphalt concrete pavement with Asphalt Hot Rubber Mix was completed on Foothill Parkway, Prado Road, Crestridge Drive, and Green River Road. With the help of CalRecycle, the City diverted 29,859 California waste tires from the waste stream by this project.

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Public Works FAQ
- Q. Can we build a tunnel to Orange County?
  A.The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), in cooperation with OCTA and the Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (FE/TCA), commissioned a feasibility evaluation of the Irvine-Corona Expressway (ICE) tunnels.The purpose of the study was to further define and evaluate site conditions that affect the feasibility of constructing transportation tunnels beneath the Cleveland National Forest and connect Orange and Riverside Counties. You can read more about these studies here.
- Q. I am planning on developing my property, what are the fees and processes?
  A. There are several items that need to be addressed. Requirements may include; payment of development impact fees, plan check fees, inspection fees, grading & improvement fees, guarantee and construction of public improvements, and engineering drawings submitted for plan check and approval. For detailed information, please contact Public Works at (951) 736-2259.
- Q. I have a drainage problem on my property, how do I get it resolved?
  A. If you believe the drainage issue is being caused by a city facility, please contact Public Works for assistance at (951) 736-2266. If you believe the drainage issue is being caused by another property owner adjacent to you, it is likely a civil matter and the City may not be able to assist with correction of the problem. If you believe your property is still under a developer's one year maintenance period, please contact Public Works Inspection for assistance at (951) 279-3511.
- Q. I need to get an Overload Transportation Permit, what do I do?
  A. For Daily Overload Permits:
  Please fill out an overload transportation permit application, and come to the PW Counter with a copy of your insurance for General Liability. It must list the City of Corona as an Additional Insured and Certificate Policy Holder. The permit fee is $16.00. For a map of approved overload truck routes contact the Public Works Counter at (951) 736-2259.
  For Annual Overload Permits:
  Annual Overload Permits are $90.00. They may contain up to 6 different license numbers for 6 different trucks. In addition to the application, an agreement must be signed ensuring that you will abide by City of Corona Ordinances. An original copy of General Liability Insurance listing the City of Corona as Additionally Insured and Certificate Policy Holder is necessary to receive an Annual Overload Permit.
- Q. I'd like to get a temporary construction water meter, what do I need to do?
  A. Typically, you'll need to come to the PW Counter at City Hall with $1,200.00 and a current City Business License. The $1,200 includes a $750 deposit for the meter, a $400 water deposit, and a $50 permit fee. The permit will need to be renewed every month. You will be asked for hydrant number or the location of the fire hydrant you'd like to set the meter on. Please note: the PW Counter will process your fee and issue you a receipt for the construction meter. The administering of the meter is handled entirely by the Utilities Department. You may contact Utilities at (951) 736-2234.
- Q. I'd like to have a block party on my street, how do I get a permit?
  A. Please complete a Block Party Permit Application, be sure to include the responsible party’s information. You’ll also need to bring a hand-drawn site plan showing addresses, street names and locations of barricades; the $60.00 permit fee; and a petition signed by EVERYONE who will be affected by the street closure. To obtain a Block Party Permit Application, come to the PW Counter or download Block Party Application.
  
  Once you have submitted a completed permit application, the PW staff will process your permit. On the first business day before your party, you can pick up the city issued barricades from the Street Maintenance Division at Corporate Yard Facility on Public Safety Way. Be sure to bring your receipt with you to get your loaned barricades, as this serves as proof of issuance of the permit. Please note that even though you are blocking the street, you still may not place an object in the street that may be hard to move quickly in the unfortunate circumstance that emergency vehicles need to visit your location. This means that objects such as a "Bounce House" may not be placed in the public right-of-way and must be placed entirely on the property of a home owner.
- Q. I'm building a pool, what do I need to get my permit?
  A. To get your pool permit, come to City Hall to the Public Service Counter. Here you'll need to speak with the Planning, Building, and Public Works Departments. Please bring three (3) site plans with you . Planning will help you obtain your Tract Map/Parcel Map Number and Lot/Parcel Number. Public Works will then check for any existing easements on your property which may be impacted by construction. Once Public Works approves your site plan (regarding easement non-interference), the Building Department will handle the rest of the permit process.
- Q. Where is Corona's Public Works Counter?
  A. The PW Counter is conveniently located in City Hall at 400 South Vicentia Avenue. The counter is located on the first floor along with the Planning, Building, and Utilities Public Service Counters.

News

Construction Update: City of Corona Green Alleys Project beginning Early September 2024
Street Pavement Rehabilitation Update (Aug 26 - Aug 27)
Weekend Full Street Closures: McKinley Grade Separation Project
The closure is set from Friday, August 23, through Monday, August 26

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Public Works Department

Public Works Reports

Submit a Service Request on See Click Fix

CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant

Quick Links

Q. Can we build a tunnel to Orange County?

Q. I am planning on developing my property, what are the fees and processes?

Q. I have a drainage problem on my property, how do I get it resolved?

Q. I need to get an Overload Transportation Permit, what do I do?

Q. I'd like to get a temporary construction water meter, what do I need to do?

Q. I'd like to have a block party on my street, how do I get a permit?

Q. I'm building a pool, what do I need to get my permit?

Q. Where is Corona's Public Works Counter?