Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a permit for work in the Town of Los Gatos public right-of-way.
What this form is
The Town states that all work in the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit. The application asks for the project address, work description, cost, trench depth, estimated completion date, and property owner or applicant and contractor details. The owner must sign; an applicant who is not the owner must also sign.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning work in the Town of Los Gatos public right-of-way need to complete this permit 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 document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the project and work details, property owner or applicant information, and general contractor information.
- 3
Sign and Date
The property owner must sign and date the application. An applicant who is not the owner must also sign and date it.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed 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 Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- Who should complete this application?
- The form identifies the property owner or applicant and the general contractor in charge of work at the site. The owner must sign, and an applicant other than the owner must also sign.
- 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.