San Pablo, CA · Contra Costa County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request permission for work or activities in San Pablo’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
San Pablo requires an encroachment permit for work performed in the City right-of-way. The application identifies the project and permit holder, describes the work, and includes sections for licensed contractors and applicant signatures. The submittal checklist identifies project-dependent documents, such as construction plans, traffic control plans, liability insurance, and performance bonds.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants planning work in San Pablo’s public right-of-way need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required documents to San Pablo City Hall, Public Works Department, second floor, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806, or email [email protected]. Payment may be made by check payable to the City of San Pablo or by credit card using the authorization form on the City website.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; contractor declarations are made under penalty of perjury, but the form does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide project, applicant, and permit-holder information; complete the applicable contractor section and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Use the submittal checklist to identify documents required for your project, such as plans, insurance, or a performance bond.
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Submit To Public Works
Submit the completed application and required documents to the Public Works Department at City Hall or by the email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Contractor declarations are made under penalty of perjury, but the form does not require notarization.
- Who should complete the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Applicants proposing work in San Pablo’s public right-of-way should complete the application. Licensed contractors must also complete the contractor section when applicable.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Submit the application and required documents to the Public Works Department at City Hall, second floor, or email [email protected]. The form also describes payment options.
- What documents may be required with the application?
- The checklist identifies project-dependent requirements, including a construction plan, traffic control plan, liability insurance, performance bond, and San Pablo business license.