Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County
Application for Encroachment and/or Utility Connection Permit
This application is for people seeking city permission to perform excavation, utility connections, construction, or other work in a public right-of-way.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission from the City of Ceres to excavate, construct, connect to utilities, or otherwise work in a right-of-way. It asks for a description of the work, applicant and business details, license information, and a signature. The form lists permit charges and requires traffic control plans for projects that need work in public rights-of-way.
Who needs it
Contractors, property owners, or other applicants planning excavation, utility connections, or other work in a Ceres public right-of-way need this application.
How to submit it
Email the completed encroachment permit application to [email protected]. The form also lists the Engineering Services Department address and phone number.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs it, and the form includes a date field.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Ceres encroachment and/or utility connection permit application.
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Complete the Application
Describe the proposed work and fill in the applicant, business, and license information requested.
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Gather Traffic Control Plans
Prepare traffic control plans for projects requiring work in public rights-of-way.
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Email the Application
Email the completed encroachment permit application to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ceres encroachment and utility connection permit application for?
- It requests city permission to excavate, construct, connect to utilities, or otherwise perform work in a public right-of-way.
- What information does the application ask for?
- The form asks for a description of the proposed work, applicant and business details, license information, and the applicant’s signature. It also lists permit charges.
- Do I need a notary for the Ceres encroachment permit application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs it, and the form includes a date field.
- How do I submit the Ceres encroachment permit application?
- Email the completed application to [email protected], as directed on the form.