Solvang, CA · Santa Barbara County
Encroachment Permit Application and Permit for Construction
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Solvang permit for construction or other work in the public right-of-way.
What this form is
Use this application to request an encroachment permit for work such as new construction, repairs, grading, excavation, or street construction. It asks for project, property owner, contractor, and work-site information, a description of the encroachment, and the applicant’s signed agreement to the permit provisions. Construction plans and other project documents may be required before the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning construction or other work that encroaches on Solvang’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; its insurance certificate attachment does not call for notarization, so the signer just signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application and Permit for Construction PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the project, property owner, contractor, work-site, and encroachment information, then sign and date the agreement.
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Gather Project Documents
Include applicable construction plans and other required project documents; the general provisions describe possible plan and insurance requirements.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Solvang encroachment permit application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Its insurance certificate attachment does not call for notarization; the signer just signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Solvang encroachment permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for project details, property owner and contractor contact information, the work address, a description of the encroachment, and the applicant’s signature and date.
- Do I need to include construction plans?
- The general provisions say construction plans, including applicable grading and other project plans, must be submitted and approved before permit issuance. The City Engineer may require three sets for review.