San Marcos, CA · San Diego County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request permission for work, storage, or private improvements on City right-of-way or property.
What this form is
Use this application to describe the property and proposed encroachment and explain why it should be allowed. The City requires an encroachment permit for work, storage, or private improvements on City right-of-way or property; semi-permanent encroachments may also require a covenant. The form asks for applicant, property owner, contractor, site, duration, and related development details, plus supporting documents.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permission for work, storage, or private improvements on City right-of-way or property should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application package and pay the City application fee. The instructions say to contact Land Development staff for assistance but provide no submission address or email.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the City requires an Encroachment Covenant, the final covenant must be signed before a notary.
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
Type the application and provide applicant, property owner, contractor, site, and encroachment information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a dimensioned exhibit, project photos, an easement document when applicable, and a title report.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application package and pay the City application fee. Contact Land Development staff for assistance.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Encroachment Permit Application request?
- It requests information about the applicant, property owner, contractor, site, proposed encroachment, planned duration, and supporting documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. If the City requires an Encroachment Covenant, its final version must be signed before a notary.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application package and pay the City application fee. The document says to contact Land Development staff for assistance but does not give a submission address or email.
- What attachments does the application request?
- The instructions request a dimensioned exhibit, project-area photos, an easement document when applicable, and a title report. Additional pages may be attached as needed.
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This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Marcos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.