Colma, CA · San Mateo County
Encroachment Permit Application
Colma’s Encroachment Permit Application is for applicants seeking permission to excavate or perform other specified work in a public street, sidewalk, or related area.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Town of Colma permit for excavation or other work in a street, sidewalk, planter strip, watercourse, or another location. It asks for the work description, location, estimated dates and cost, applicant and contractor details, and insurance information. Applicants agree to the permit provisions and must provide the listed insurance certificates and endorsements; the permit is not valid until signed and stamped by the Town.
Who needs it
Applicants planning excavation or other work in a public right-of-way or the other locations listed on the form need to apply for this permit.
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; insurance certificates and endorsements are required, but no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application.
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Complete The Form
Describe the work and provide the location, estimated dates and cost, and applicant, owner, and contractor details requested.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the insurance certificates and endorsements listed in the application, along with any bid, contract, or engineer’s estimate used for the estimated cost.
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Submit To The Town
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Colma Encroachment Permit Application for?
- It requests Town of Colma permission for excavation or other specified work in a street, sidewalk, planter strip, watercourse, or another location listed on the form.
- What information and attachments does the application ask for?
- The form asks for work details, location, estimated dates and cost, applicant and contractor information, and insurance details. It also lists required insurance certificates and endorsements.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Insurance certificates and endorsements are required, but the form does not specify a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.