Sunnyvale, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Permit Application for Encroachment

Applicants use this application to request a Sunnyvale permit for construction or occupancy within a public right-of-way or public utility easement.

What this form is

The application requests a permit for work or occupancy in Sunnyvale’s public right-of-way or public utility easement. It asks for applicant and contractor details, work location and description, license information, and signatures acknowledging the requirements. The application requirements call for online submission through E-Onestop Online Services with supporting materials, including a site plan, traffic control materials, insurance documents, and signed Exhibit A.

Who needs it

A resident, business, utility, or contractor proposing construction or occupancy in Sunnyvale’s public right-of-way or public utility easement needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the signed application and required supporting materials online through E-Onestop Online Services. The form includes fee fields, but no fee amount is specified in the document.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates Exhibit A, and the document does not require a sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Permit Application for Encroachment PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete And Sign

    Provide applicant, contractor, work location, and project details, then sign the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Prepare signed Exhibit A, a site plan, traffic control materials, and a certificate of insurance as listed in the requirements.

  4. 4

    Submit Online

    Submit the application and required materials through E-Onestop Online Services.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Permit Application for Encroachment?
No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and dates Exhibit A; the document does not require a sworn attachment.
How do I submit the encroachment permit application?
Submit the signed application and required supporting materials online through E-Onestop Online Services, as stated in the permit requirements.
What supporting materials does the application require?
The requirements list signed Exhibit A, a site plan, a completed Traffic Control Checklist, a traffic control plan as needed, and a certificate of insurance.
Who uses this permit application?
Applicants seeking permission for construction or occupancy in a public right-of-way or public utility easement use this form. It requests applicant, contractor, location, and work details.

Need something notarized?

This Permit Application for Encroachment doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sunnyvale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.