Starting May 1st $100 Encroachment Fine Looms

Source: Fillmore City/Police

The City of Fillmore and the Fillmore Police Department have received numerous complaints about residence placing objects in the street in front of their homes to reserve parking spaces. The placing of any object in any public roadway is an encroachment into the public right of way. Encroachments within the City are only allowed with a permit issued by the city pursuant to Fillmore Municipal Code Section 11.12.020. Any resident found placing objects into the streets without first obtaining a permit is in violation of this section. The City of Fillmore and the Fillmore Police Department will begin issuing citations for violations of this section beginning on May 1, 2019. The Penalty for violating this section is a fine up to $100 for the first offense.