San Bruno, CA · San Mateo County

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Encroachment Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a San Bruno permit for work or activities in the public right-of-way.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for an encroachment, including construction-related work, concrete work, temporary use, or parking strip activity. It asks for project, property owner, and contractor details, work description, and information about plans, traffic control, safety, and other project conditions. The application also includes an agreement and signature lines; the city’s approval and fee calculation sections are for city use.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors planning work or activities that encroach on San Bruno’s public 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 without a notary; the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the project, property owner, contractor, and work details, and answer the project condition questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Gather supporting documentation such as plans and specifications, and a traffic control plan if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Encroachment Permit Application for?
It requests a permit for work or activities that encroach on the public right-of-way, such as construction-related work, concrete work, temporary use, or parking strip activity.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for project and property details, contractor information, work description, and answers about plans, traffic control, safety, and related conditions.
Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
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.

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This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Bruno form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.