San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Encroachment Permit Application Instructions
San Mateo County property owners and contractors use this application to request permission for work in a county road right-of-way.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of San Mateo County · San Mateo County, San Mateo County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- smcgov.org
- Blank form
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What this form is
This document explains how to complete and submit an encroachment permit application for excavation, construction, or other work in a San Mateo County road right-of-way. It asks for the work location, activity details, proposed dates, applicant contact information, and owner and contractor signatures. Applicants must include a site plan and details, a traffic control plan, and, for mainline or trenchless construction, a surety bond.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors planning excavation, construction, or other work in a San Mateo County road right-of-way need this application.
How to submit it
Scan the application package and submit it through Accela Citizen Access; the instructions state that applications sent by mail or email will not be processed. The package includes the application, site plan and details, traffic control plan, and any required surety bond.
About notarization
This document does not require notarization; the property owner and contractor must sign in wet ink, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the encroachment permit application and its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Describe the work location and activity, provide proposed dates and contact details, and complete the required initials and signatures.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare a site plan and details and a traffic control plan; include a surety bond for mainline or trenchless construction.
- 4
Submit Through Accela
Scan the application package and submit it through Accela Citizen Access. Do not send the application by mail or email.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this encroachment permit application?
- No. The document does not require notarization, but the property owner and contractor must provide wet-ink signatures.
- How do I submit the encroachment permit application?
- Scan the completed application package and submit it through Accela Citizen Access. The instructions say applications sent by mail or email will not be processed.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include a site plan and details and a traffic control plan. A surety bond is required for mainline and trenchless construction.
- Who should complete this application?
- Property owners and contractors seeking permission for excavation, construction, or other work in a San Mateo County road right-of-way should complete the application.