Tehachapi, CA · Kern County
Encroachment Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request permission for work in Tehachapi’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests an encroachment permit for proposed work in the public right-of-way, including excavation, utility work, paving, or other improvements. It asks for applicant, project, owner, and contractor details, work dates and scope, and a USA ticket number. Applicants must include plans, a vicinity map, and traffic control plans, along with applicable insurance documents and permits from other agencies.
Who needs it
A property owner or contractor proposing work in Tehachapi’s public right-of-way should complete this application.
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 document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the listed plans and insurance documents are not identified as notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, project, work scope, owner, contractor, and other requested details. Enter N/A where a section does not apply.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include complete plans and specifications, a vicinity map, traffic control plans, and applicable insurance documents and other-agency permits.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application 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?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The listed plans and insurance documents are not identified as notarized.
- Who should complete the Encroachment Permit application?
- A property owner or contractor proposing work in the public right-of-way can provide the applicant, project, owner, and contractor information requested on the form.
- What attachments does the application request?
- Include complete plans and specifications, a vicinity map, and traffic control plans. The form also lists applicable insurance documents and approved permits from other agencies.
- 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.