East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request permission for work in East Palo Alto’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
East Palo Alto requires an encroachment permit for work in the public right-of-way, including road, sidewalk, curb, driveway, and utility work. The application asks for the project location and description, work days, permit type, applicant and contractor details, estimated construction cost, and bond information. Applicants must also provide supporting materials such as a work sketch and, when applicable, a traffic control plan.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents and contractors planning work in East Palo Alto’s public right-of-way need 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 document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the listed supporting materials do not require notarization or a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the encroachment permit application and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project location, work description, permit type, applicant and contractor details, cost estimate, and bond information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a site-specific sketch and, if work closes or diverts public access, a traffic control plan. Review the other requirements in the instructions.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and supporting materials 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 Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The listed supporting materials do not require notarization or a sworn statement.
- Who needs an East Palo Alto encroachment permit?
- The city says a permit is required for work in the public right-of-way, such as sidewalk, curb, driveway, utility, or road work.
- What should I include with the application?
- The instructions list a site-specific work sketch and, when closures or diversions are involved, a traffic control plan. They also list fees, a security bond, insurance, and other requirements.
- 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.