Biggs, CA · Butte County
Encroachment Permit Application
This application requests permission from the City of Biggs Department of Public Works to perform work in a city street right-of-way or easement.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission to excavate, construct, use, or otherwise encroach on a City of Biggs street right-of-way or easement. The form asks you to describe the proposed work and identify the streets and location. It also requires an acceptable certificate of insurance, a fee paid with the application, and, unless exempted, a surety bond before the permit takes effect.
Who needs it
Residents, businesses, and contractors seeking to do work in a City of Biggs street right-of-way or easement need to apply.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Public Works, City of Biggs, P.O. Box 307, Biggs, CA 95917. Include the required insurance certificate and pay the fee set by the current fee schedule.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required insurance certificate and any required surety bond are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Describe The Proposed Work
Describe the work fully and identify the streets and location. Attach detailed plans if available.
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Gather Required Items
Include an acceptable certificate of insurance and pay the fee set by the current fee schedule. A surety bond is required unless exempted.
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Sign And Submit
Sign the application and submit it to the Department of Public Works at the City of Biggs, P.O. Box 307, Biggs, CA 95917.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. It requires an insurance certificate and, unless exempted, a surety bond; the form does not say these must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Send it to the Department of Public Works, City of Biggs, P.O. Box 307, Biggs, CA 95917. Include the required insurance certificate and pay the fee set by the current fee schedule.
- What information does the application ask for?
- Describe the proposed work and identify the streets and location. The application also asks for the applicant’s name, signature, and business license number.
- What must I include with the application?
- The form requires an acceptable certificate of insurance and a fee paid with the application. It also says a surety bond is required before the permit takes effect unless specifically exempted.