Modesto, CA · Stanislaus County
Engineering Standard Application
Applicants use this application to request Modesto engineering permits or project reviews and provide project, property, contractor, and contact details.
What this form is
Use this application to request engineering permits or project reviews, including encroachment, grading, civil improvement plan checks, maps, and lot line adjustments. It asks for applicant and owner information, work details, project location and cost, and applicable plans or supporting documents. The form says to complete every section and attach all required documents to avoid delays in permit issuance.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a listed Modesto engineering permit or project review, including property owners, contractors, and design professionals, use this application.
How to submit it
Apply online using eTRAKiT, as directed on the form. The form also identifies Land Development Engineering, Engineering Services Department, P.O. Box 642, Modesto, California 95354.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Engineering Standard Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable applicant, owner, contractor, project, and work information.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach required plans and supporting documents; the form lists additional attachments for certain projects.
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Submit To The City
Apply online using eTRAKiT, as directed on the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Engineering Standard Application for?
- It is used to request Modesto engineering permits or project reviews, such as encroachment, grading, civil improvement plan checks, maps, and lot line adjustments.
- Who completes this application?
- The applicant provides contact and project information. The form also requests owner details and, when applicable, contractor and subcontractor information.
- Do I need a notary for the Engineering Standard Application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date the application; the form does not identify any notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Engineering Standard Application?
- Apply online using eTRAKiT, as directed on the form. It also lists Land Development Engineering at the Engineering Services Department.
Need something notarized?
This Engineering Standard Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Modesto form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.