Meter & Space Reservation Fees
Effective July 1, 2025: Posting fee for additional spaces is $6 per space
The following fees are charged for each application:
- Reservation sign posting fee (includes posting of sign barricades)
- Daily fee
- Adminstration fee
Additional fees
These fees may be assessed based on the reservation details
Expedite fee
This fee will automatically be assessed for any application, change order, or cancellation submitted less than 10 business days prior to the event or project start date. (City Council Resolution 2010-265)
Removal or installation fees
Additional fees are required for the removal or installation of any meter heads, meter pipes, or payment machines (kiosks). Due to liability reasons, removal or installation of any City equipment must be performed by City staff.
Fines and charges for violations
Unauthorized removal of any City equipment or posted signage is a violation of Sacramento City Code section 10.40 and will subject the applicant to fines and additional costs to repair or replace equipment.
| Fee Type | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
Reservation Sign Posting Fee (waived if applicant performs work according to standards) | $50 First space $6 Each additional space | City staff costs and time to create, post, and secure signage 72 hours prior to project or event |
| Daily Fee | $7 Each space per day (Monday - Sunday, including holidays) | Daily charge for exclusive use of each space |
| Administration Fee | $55 per application | Application processing fee |
| Expedite Fee | $175 per application | Assessed for reservations, change orders, or cancellations submitted less than 10 business days prior to the project or special event start date. |
Fees will be assessed for each removal and/or installation of any equipment.
| Fee Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Meter Head Removal or Installation | $50 First head $25 Each additional head |
| Meter Pipe Installation or Removal | $100 First pipe $100 Each additional pipe |
| Pay Machine Removal | $250 First machine $250 Each additional machine |
| Pay Machine Installation | $1,050 First machine $1,050 Each additional machine |
Resources
City code relating to meter equipment removal and installations
Online application for Meter & Space Reservation
Please submit no less than 10 business days prior to start date
Meter Reservation Expedite Fee
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