Dos Palos, CA · Merced County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Dos Palos encroachment permit for sidewalk, driveway, trenching, or other work.
What this form is
This application requests a permit for work such as sidewalk replacement, a driveway approach, trenching, or other work, and approval from the Public Works Department is required. It asks for the job location and description, applicant and owner details, contractor license information, fees, and a plot showing the job location and streets. It also includes contractor, worker’s compensation, and owner-builder declarations.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning sidewalk, driveway, trenching, or other work in Dos Palos can use this application to request approval.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Public Works Department, 1817 General Ave., Dos Palos, CA 93620. The form also lists dppw@cityof dp .com.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; its declarations include statements affirmed under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates them.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the job details, applicant and owner information, contractor details, and applicable declaration fields.
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Add The Job Plot
Plot the job location and identify the streets, as requested on the application.
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Submit To Public Works
Submit the completed application to the Public Works Department at the address listed on the form.
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. Some declarations are affirmed under penalty of perjury and are signed by the declarant.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Public Works Department at 1817 General Ave., Dos Palos, CA 93620. The form also lists an email address.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the job address and description, applicant and owner details, contractor and license information, fees, and a plot showing the job location and streets.
- Which declarations are included?
- The application includes licensed contractor, worker’s compensation, and owner-builder declarations, along with fields concerning insurance and any construction lender.