Morgan Hill, CA · Santa Clara County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a permit for proposed improvement work within Morgan Hill’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
This application requests a permit for improvement or encroachment work within the public right-of-way. The city requires an electronic plan and, before reviewing the application, a cost estimate, a USA Locate ticket number, liability insurance documents, and contractor details; traffic control plans and bonds may also be required depending on the work. The form asks for project, owner, contractor, and subcontractor information, plus a signature and date.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing improvement or encroachment work within Morgan Hill’s public right-of-way need to 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 without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned, and the applicant signs, prints a name, and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application and review the procedures for the proposed right-of-way work.
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Complete the Application
Enter the project, owner, contractor, and subcontractor information, then sign, print your name, and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the electronic plan, cost estimate, USA Locate ticket number, liability insurance documents, and other materials required for the proposed work.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and required materials 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. This application is signed without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned. The applicant signs, prints a name, and dates it.
- 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.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the work location and description, estimated dates, owner and contractor contact details, contractor license information, subcontractors, and a signed application.
- What materials are needed before review?
- The procedures require an electronic plan, a cost estimate, a USA Locate ticket number, liability insurance documents, and contractor details before the city reviews the application.