Ferndale, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Encroachment Permit Application

This application requests permission for work in Ferndale rights-of-way or easements and is completed by the applicant and, where applicable, the contractor.

What this form is

Ferndale requires an encroachment permit for work in City rights-of-way or easements. The application asks for the applicant’s contact information, work location and details, estimated start date, construction contact, contractor license number, traffic control measures, and street restoration method. Applicants are also instructed to provide a certificate of insurance, plans if necessary, and fees; a deposit may also be required.

Who needs it

Applicants planning work in Ferndale rights-of-way or easements need this permit application, including contractors performing the work.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document lists a $50 application fee.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and/or contractor simply signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and work details, including the location, nature and dimensions of the work, contractor information, and traffic control measures.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include a certificate of insurance, plans if necessary, and fees. A cash deposit or bond may also be required.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ferndale Encroachment Permit Application for?
It requests a permit for work in Ferndale rights-of-way or easements and collects details about the applicant, work, contractor, traffic control, and street restoration.
Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and/or contractor simply signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document says to obtain the application from the City Clerk.
What should I include with the application?
The document lists a certificate of insurance, plans if necessary, and fees. It says a cash deposit or bond may also be required.

Need something notarized?

This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ferndale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.