Brea, CA · Orange County
Encroachment Permit Application
Brea property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a permit for work in the public right-of-way.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Brea encroachment permit for work affecting the public right-of-way, including excavation, utility work, sidewalk work, or temporary signs. It asks for applicant, owner, contractor, engineer, and payment contact details, the work location, and a description of the proposed work. Applicants must include applicable plans and other required attachments; temporary sign requests have additional submittal requirements.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking to perform work in Brea’s public right-of-way, including those proposing temporary signs there, 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 application does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
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
Complete all applicable items and write “N/A” for items that do not apply. Describe the work and its location.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable plans and other required materials. Temporary sign requests have additional submittal requirements listed in the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Brea Encroachment Permit Application for?
- It requests a permit for work affecting the public right-of-way, including excavation, utility and sidewalk work, or temporary signs. The application asks for project, location, and contact information.
- What attachments may be required?
- Depending on the work, include electronic improvement plans, specifications, calculations, or traffic control plans. Temporary sign requests also require a map, location photos, an installation and traffic control plan, sign details, and a certificate of insurance.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- The document does not provide a submission address or email. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Brea form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.