Who should use this application?

Contractors planning Class A general engineering work in the City of Santa Maria public right-of-way should use this application. The instructions require a licensed and insured contractor before applying.

How do I submit the Class A permit application?

For non-emergency work, call Dig Alert / USA at 811, then email pw_encroachment_permits@cityofsantamaria.org or call the Engineering Office at (805) 925-0951, extension 2225, to arrange the permit.

What information and plans does the application request?

It asks for the project location, work description, estimated workdays and cost, applicant and contractor information, and whether plans and traffic control plans are attached.

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No notary required

Public Improvement / Encroachment Permit Application (Class A)

Contractors use this application to arrange a City of Santa Maria permit for work in the public right-of-way.

What this form is

This application is for Class A general engineering work in the City of Santa Maria public right-of-way. For non-emergency work, the instructions say to call Dig Alert / USA at 811, then contact the Engineering Office to arrange an encroachment permit. The application asks for project location, work description, workdays, cost estimate, contractor and applicant details, and whether plans are attached.

Who needs it

A contractor with the appropriate license and insurance must be in place before applying for a permit for work in the city right-of-way.

How to submit it

For non-emergency work, call Dig Alert / USA at 811, then email [email protected] or call the Engineering Office at (805) 925-0951, extension 2225, to arrange the permit.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; the instructions say to sign and date the draft permit after the City issues it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Class A Public Improvement / Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the project location, work details, estimated workdays and cost, and applicant and contractor information.
3
Gather Project Plans
Indicate whether plans and traffic control plans are attached; the instructions call for applicable plans for work in the City right-of-way.
4
Contact the Engineering Office
For non-emergency work, call Dig Alert / USA at 811, then email or call the Engineering Office to arrange the permit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Class A encroachment permit application?: No. This application does not require notarization; the instructions say to sign and date the draft permit after the City issues it.
Who should use this application?: Contractors planning Class A general engineering work in the City of Santa Maria public right-of-way should use this application. The instructions require a licensed and insured contractor before applying.
How do I submit the Class A permit application?: For non-emergency work, call Dig Alert / USA at 811, then email [email protected] or call the Engineering Office at (805) 925-0951, extension 2225, to arrange the permit.
What information and plans does the application request?: It asks for the project location, work description, estimated workdays and cost, applicant and contractor information, and whether plans and traffic control plans are attached.

Need something notarized?

This Public Improvement / Encroachment Permit Application (Class A) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Santa Maria form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.