Burlingame, CA · San Mateo County
Special Encroachment Permit Application
Property or business owners use this application to request a permit for permanent or non-permanent fixtures within Burlingame’s right-of-way.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission to construct permanent or non-permanent fixtures within the city’s right-of-way. The Engineering Division reviews the application and plans and conducts field investigation and inspections. The form asks for the site and encroachment details, the request’s purpose, business and applicant contacts, owner information, and an owner signature; attach plans or drawings showing the encroachment’s dimensions, location, and height.
Who needs it
A property or business owner requesting to construct a permanent or non-permanent fixture within Burlingame’s right-of-way 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 is signed and dated by the property or business owner without a notary; attach plans or drawings showing the encroachment’s dimensions, location, and height.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide the site, encroachment, purpose, business, applicant, and owner information, then sign and date the form.
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Attach Plans Or Drawings
Include plans or drawings showing the encroachment’s dimensions, locations, and heights.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and plans to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application has a property or business owner signature and date field, but no notary block. Attach plans or drawings showing the encroachment’s dimensions, location, and height.
- Who uses the Special Encroachment Permit Application?
- Property or business owners requesting to construct permanent or non-permanent fixtures within Burlingame’s right-of-way use this application.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Attach plans or drawings showing the dimensions, locations, and heights of the proposed encroachment. The form says additional pages may be attached to describe the encroachment.
- How do I submit the Special Encroachment Permit Application?
- The form says the Engineering Division reviews the application and plans but does not provide submission contact details. Check the city website for current contact details.
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This Special Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Burlingame form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.