Emeryville, CA · Alameda County
Application for an Encroachment Permit
Property owners, businesses, and contractors use this application to request permission for work within Emeryville’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests an encroachment permit for work in the City of Emeryville’s public right-of-way, including utility work, temporary no-parking needs, and construction or traffic control. It asks for applicant, property owner, and contractor contact information, the work location and description, estimated dates, work valuation, and the impact duration. Applicants must acknowledge the city’s Standard Provisions and email the application and plans to Public Works.
Who needs it
A property owner, business, or contractor planning work or other listed activity in Emeryville’s public right-of-way should complete this application.
How to submit it
Email the application and plans to [email protected]. The form also lists insurance, a city business license, and plans or a traffic control plan among submission items.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Emeryville encroachment permit application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, property owner, contractor, work location, proposed work, and estimated schedule details.
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Gather Submission Items
Prepare plans and the items listed on the form, including insurance and a city business license.
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Email the Application
Email the application and plans to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Emeryville encroachment permit application for?
- It requests permission for work or other listed activities in Emeryville’s public right-of-way, such as utility work, temporary no-parking needs, or construction.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant, property owner, and contractor details, work location and description, estimated dates, valuation, and the duration of the impact to the public right-of-way.
- Do I need a notary for the encroachment permit application?
- No. The application calls for a signature and date, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the encroachment permit application?
- Email the application and plans to [email protected]. The form also lists insurance, a city business license, and plans or a traffic control plan among submission items.