Orinda, CA · Contra Costa County
Revocable Encroachment Agreement
Property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for a permanent above-ground encroachment into a public right-of-way in Orinda.
What this form is
Orinda requires a Revocable Encroachment Agreement for a permanent encroachment into the public right-of-way that is partly or fully above ground. The application asks for property and applicant details, project information, and a signed acknowledgment. Applicants must also provide a plan set, a recent preliminary title report, and a statement of findings; an arborist report and landscape checklist may apply.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants proposing a permanent above-ground improvement in a public right-of-way need to submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the complete application electronically at https://www.cityoforinda.org/527/Application-Submittal. The form lists an application fee, mailing fee, and possible checklist review fee and surcharge.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and, if applicable, applicant sign and date the acknowledgment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Revocable Encroachment Agreement and Planning Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, and project information, then sign and date the acknowledgment.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include one PDF plan set, a preliminary title report not more than six months old, and a statement of findings. Add applicable reports or checklists.
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Submit To The City
Submit the complete application electronically through Orinda’s application-submittal page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Revocable Encroachment Agreement for?
- It is required for a permanent encroachment into the public right-of-way that is partly or fully above ground, such as a fence, gate, post, wall, or driveway bridge.
- Do I need a notary for the Revocable Encroachment Agreement?
- No. The document has no notary block; the property owner and, if applicable, applicant sign and date the acknowledgment.
- How do I submit the Revocable Encroachment Agreement?
- Submit the complete application electronically through the city’s application-submittal page. Include the required plan set, preliminary title report, and statement of findings.
Need something notarized?
This Revocable Encroachment Agreement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Orinda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.