Ridgecrest, CA · Kern County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a Ridgecrest permit for work in the public right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests project, applicant, and contractor details for proposed work in the public right-of-way, including excavation, utility work, street cuts, and traffic impacts. It asks for project dates and scope, identifies required plans and insurance or license documents, and includes permit conditions. The form states that a permit will not be issued until current insurance and proof of a City business license are provided.
Who needs it
Applicants planning work in Ridgecrest’s public right-of-way, including property owners and contractors, use this application to request an encroachment permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and contractor details, project dates and location, scope of work, and information about excavation, utilities, and traffic impacts.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include three sets of plans and specifications, traffic control plans, and the insurance and license documents required for the project.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- 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.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form calls for three sets of complete plans and specifications, traffic control plans, and required insurance and license documents. Requirements depend on whether construction is performed by a homeowner or contractor.