San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Tree Planting and Landscaping Application
Property owners apply to San Mateo County for permission to install and maintain trees or landscaping in the 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
- Download the PDF
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application requests an encroachment permit to install and maintain trees or landscaping in the public right-of-way of a San Mateo County road. It asks for the proposed location and work details, planned dates, owner and contact information, and a USA utility-marking inquiry ID; plans and details must be attached. The application also includes planting criteria and a draft maintenance agreement.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking to install trees or landscaping in the public right-of-way of a San Mateo County road should use this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Department of Public Works, Road Operations - Permits, at 752 Chestnut St, Redwood City, CA 94063, and phone (650) 363-4103. It shows a $130 fee per address, with an annual 3% increase beginning July 1, 2022.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; its attached draft maintenance agreement says property-owner signatures are notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Tree Planting and Landscaping Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the proposed location and work details, dates, owner and contact information, and USA utility-marking inquiry ID.
- 3
Gather Plans and Details
Attach plans and details for the proposed tree planting or landscaping work.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit to the Department of Public Works, Road Operations - Permits, at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tree Planting and Landscaping Application for?
- It requests permission to install and maintain trees or landscaping in the public right-of-way of San Mateo County roads.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form says to attach plans and details. It also asks for the proposed work location, work description, proposed dates, owner information, and USA utility-marking inquiry ID.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Planting and Landscaping Application?
- The application is signed without a notary. Its attached draft maintenance agreement says property-owner signatures are notarized.
- How do I submit the Tree Planting and Landscaping Application?
- The form lists San Mateo County Department of Public Works, Road Operations - Permits, at 752 Chestnut St, Redwood City, CA 94063. It also lists a $130 fee per address.