Napa, CA · Napa County
Encroachment Permit Application
Contractors and property owners use this application to request City of Napa permission for work in the public right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests an encroachment permit from the City of Napa Public Works Department for work or activity in the public right-of-way. It asks for applicant and contractor details, the job address, a work description, a sketch or plan, and proposed dates. The application procedures list required license and insurance documents, and homeowners may include a property owner certification in lieu of workers’ compensation insurance in the circumstances described.
Who needs it
Contractors performing work in the public right-of-way and property owners planning work there may apply using this form.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Public Works Department at 1600 First Street, Napa. The document says applications should be submitted with sufficient time for processing and lists a minimum of 24 hours for a routine permit.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner certification is signed and dated, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the City of Napa Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and contractor information, job address, work description, requested start date, and projected duration.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required license and insurance documents and a sketch or plan; property owners may use the Part C certification as described.
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Submit to Public Works
Submit the completed application and required documents to the Public Works Department at 1600 First Street, Napa.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The property owner certification is signed and dated; the form does not request notarization.
- Who can submit an Encroachment Permit Application?
- The application procedures say the contractor performing the work may apply. A property owner may also apply for work in the public right-of-way in front of their property.
- What documents go with the application?
- The procedures list contractor license and business license information, proof of insurance, and a work description with an estimated start date. The application also asks for a sketch or plan; homeowner requirements vary as described in the form.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Public Works Department at 1600 First Street, Napa. The document recommends allowing sufficient processing time and states that a routine permit needs at least 24 hours.
Need something notarized?
This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Napa form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.