Hillsborough, CA · San Mateo County
Online Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners, businesses, and contractors use this application to request permission for work that encroaches on Hillsborough streets, rights-of-way, or easements.
What this form is
The Town of Hillsborough Public Works Department uses this application for encroachment permit requests. Applicants complete and sign it, then attach it to their permit application; the form covers work locations, project details, measurements, and installation types. It also sets out permit standards, including plan-submittal, construction, licensing, inspection, and traffic-safety requirements. PG&E, AT&T, and Comcast applicants receive additional instructions for entering project information in the eTrakit Online Portal.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an encroachment permit for work in Hillsborough, including work in the public right-of-way, should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Complete and sign this form, then attach it to your permit application. PG&E, AT&T, and Comcast applicants should follow the form’s eTrakit Online Portal instructions.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant or authorized agent acknowledges the standards by signing the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Online Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide applicant details, work locations, project description, measurements, and installation type; then sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the plan and profile described in the standards and obtain necessary permits from appropriate agencies before permit issuance.
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Submit To The Town
Attach the completed form to your permit application. PG&E, AT&T, and Comcast applicants should follow the eTrakit Online Portal instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The document has a signature and date line for the applicant or authorized agent, but no notary block. The signer acknowledges the permit standards by signing.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Complete and sign the form and attach it to your permit application. PG&E, AT&T, and Comcast applicants should follow the form’s instructions for the eTrakit Online Portal.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant contact details, work locations, project description, measurements, and the type of street opening or installation. The applicant also signs to accept the permit standards.
- What attachments or approvals may be required?
- The form requires a plan and profile showing the proposed work and connection to an existing Hillsborough utility. It also says necessary permits from appropriate agencies must be obtained before permit issuance.