Taft, CA · Kern County
Encroachment Permit
Taft’s Encroachment Permit is for applicants seeking approval for work and providing project, contact, insurance, and fee information to the city.
What this form is
Taft’s Encroachment Permit is used to request approval for described work and records applicant contact details, work description, proposed date, fee category, and total fees. The form also includes a hold harmless agreement for an organization to sign and requires general liability insurance of $2,000,000 with an endorsement naming the City and listed representatives as additional insured; it says work must comply with city code, standards, and policies.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an encroachment permit from Taft should complete the form and provide the requested work, contact, insurance, and agreement information.
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 permit and hold harmless agreement are signed without a notary; no attached or related item is identified as sworn or notarized, so the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Taft Encroachment Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant contact details, describe the work, provide a date, and complete the fee information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
Attach a drawing if necessary and provide the required insurance endorsement.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the permit and hold harmless agreement, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Taft Encroachment Permit request?
- It asks for applicant contact information, a description of the work, a proposed date, fee category, and total fees. A drawing may be attached if necessary.
- What insurance does the permit form require?
- The form requires general liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000, with an endorsement naming the City of Taft and its listed representatives as additional insured.
- Do I need a notary for the Taft Encroachment Permit?
- No. The permit and hold harmless agreement are signed without a notary. No attached or related item is identified as sworn or notarized; the signer signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Taft Encroachment Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.