Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Encroachment Permit Package

Contractors and property owners use this package to request a permit for work in Rancho Palos Verdes streets or other public rights-of-way.

What this form is

The package includes an encroachment permit application and a contractor checklist for work such as excavation, utility work, sidewalk repairs, staging, and special events. The city requires the listed information and supporting items before issuing a permit; requirements include work location and description, license and insurance details, and signed certifications and agreements. Permit approval and completion sections are for city use.

Who needs it

Contractors or property owners planning work in a Rancho Palos Verdes public right-of-way need this package to request an encroachment permit.

How to submit it

The package identifies the Department of Public Works at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, and lists a fax number of (310) 544-5292. It does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the permittee signs and dates the application, and the attached N.P.D.E.S. certification and Hold Harmless Agreement are signed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Package

    Download the Encroachment Permit Package PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Print and complete the applicant and work-location details, describe the work, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Listed Items

    Use the contractor checklist to gather applicable insurance, license, and signed certification or agreement documents.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    The package names the Department of Public Works and provides its address and fax number; check the city website for submission instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Package?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The package also calls for signed N.P.D.E.S. and Hold Harmless forms.
Who uses the Encroachment Permit Package?
Contractors or property owners seeking permission for work in Rancho Palos Verdes streets or other public rights-of-way use this package.
What supporting items does the package list?
The contractor checklist lists items including a current city business license, insurance documents, contractor license information, a signed N.P.D.E.S. certification, and a signed Hold Harmless Agreement.
How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Package?
The package names the Department of Public Works at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard and lists a fax number, but does not specify a submission method. Check the city website for current instructions.

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