Larkspur, CA · Marin County
Encroachment Permit Application
Larkspur’s Public Works Department application is for applicants seeking permission to perform work in the public right-of-way.
What this form is
Use this application to request an encroachment permit for work such as utility repairs, excavation, road work, landscaping, or special events in the public right-of-way. It asks for applicant, owner, contractor, project-location, schedule, and work details, along with signatures and applicable supporting documents, such as improvement plans, a traffic or pedestrian control plan, and an insurance certificate.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing work in Larkspur’s public right-of-way, including contractors performing work there, use this application to request a 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; its listed plans and insurance certificate have no notarized or sworn step stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, contractor, project location, schedule, and work details; sign and date where indicated.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include applicable improvement plans or a sketch, traffic or pedestrian control plan, and insurance certificate as listed on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Larkspur Encroachment Permit Application for?
- It lets applicants request permission for work in the public right-of-way, including utility work, excavation, road work, landscaping, and certain events.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- The form lists improvement plans or a sketch, a traffic or pedestrian control plan as needed, and an insurance certificate. It specifies hard-copy and electronic copies for the plans.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates but has no notary block. It lists plans and an insurance certificate as supporting documents, with no notarized or sworn step stated.
- 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.
Need something notarized?
This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Larkspur form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.