Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request permission for a proposed or existing encroachment in a public right-of-way or utility easement.
What this form is
The application requests a permit to excavate, construct, or otherwise encroach in a public right-of-way or public utility easement. Applicants describe the proposed or existing structure and its expected duration, provide applicant and property details, and include a drawing showing its location and dimensions. The form also includes a hold harmless agreement; the Engineering Department may request additional information or impose permit conditions.
Who needs it
A property owner, or a tenant applying on the owner's behalf for a rental property, needs this application for a proposed or existing encroachment in a public right-of-way or utility easement.
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; the applicant signs the hold harmless agreement, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the encroachment permit application and its submittal instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete the applicant and property information and describe the existing or proposed encroachment and its expected duration.
- 3
Prepare The Drawing
Include the page 3 drawing showing the encroachment's location and dimensions, or submit those details as an attachment.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Colton encroachment permit application cover?
- It requests permission to excavate, construct, or otherwise encroach in a public right-of-way or public utility easement, and asks applicants to describe the structure and its location.
- Who can apply for an encroachment permit?
- The property owner may apply. For a rental property, a tenant may complete and submit the application on the owner's behalf, but the permit is granted to the owner of record and requires the owner's signature.
- Do I need a notary for the Colton encroachment permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant also signs the included hold harmless agreement; the document does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Colton encroachment permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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