El Centro, CA · Imperial County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners, authorized agents, and contractors use this application to request an El Centro encroachment permit for proposed work at a project location.
What this form is
The City of El Centro Engineering Division requires this application for proposed encroachment work, and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants provide the project location and description, owner and contractor details, and information about traffic control and insurance. Depending on the work, the submittal must include a site plan, insurance documentation, and a traffic control plan; contractors must provide a copy of their City business license.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized agents, or contractors seeking an El Centro encroachment permit must complete and submit the application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Engineering Division at 1275 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243. The form lists a standard processing fee of $362.01, with separate small-cell fees and possible waivers.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the El Centro Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property owner or lessee, and applicable permit holder and contractor information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a site plan and required insurance documentation; attach a traffic control plan if the work requires sidewalk or road closure.
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Submit To The Engineering Division
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Engineering Division at 1275 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Engineering Division at 1275 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Provide a site plan. If the project requires sidewalk or road closure, include a traffic control plan. Include proof of general liability insurance, or for minor residential work, a copy of the home insurance policy.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for project location and description, owner or lessee details, contractor and permit holder information when applicable, and details about traffic control, insurance, and any active code enforcement violation.
Need something notarized?
This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Centro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.