Windsor, CA · Sonoma County
Encroachment Permit Application and Submittal Instructions
Contractors and permittees use this application to request Town approval for work in Windsor’s public right-of-way and review the required submittal materials.
What this form is
This application requests an encroachment permit for work in the Town of Windsor’s public right-of-way, including activities such as utility work, driveway work, and excavation. Applicants provide contact, project, contractor, work-site, and scope details, then sign the permit and indemnity statements. The handbook explains submittal requirements and identifies supporting materials that may be needed, including insurance forms, bond forms, disclosures, and a traffic control plan.
Who needs it
Contractors, subcontractors, permittees, and applicants seeking permission to perform work in the Town of Windsor’s public right-of-way need 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 document is signed without a notary; the permittee and applicant or contractor sign and date the application, and no attachment is identified as requiring notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application and Submittal Instructions PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant, contractor, project, work-site, and scope-of-work information requested on the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Review the handbook for applicable insurance, bond, disclosure, and traffic control plan requirements.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed 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. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the handbook does not identify any attachment as requiring notarization.
- 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 applicant and contractor contact details, project and work-site information, the scope of work, and details such as whether excavation is planned.
- What supporting materials might be required?
- Depending on the work, the handbook lists materials such as insurance and bond forms, disclosure statements, and a traffic control plan.