Patterson, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Encroachment/Trench Cut Permit

This application requests a Patterson Public Works permit for encroachment, excavation, trench cuts, utility work, and other listed activities.

What this form is

Use this application to request a City of Patterson Public Works permit for work such as street excavation, trench cuts, utility connections, curb cuts, tree work, and driveway approaches. It asks for the job location, work description, property and contractor details, subcontractors, project dimensions, and stormwater information. Applicants also sign terms covering insurance, inspections, traffic control, and other project requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, utility companies, and other applicants planning the listed work in Patterson should complete this permit application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to City of Patterson Public Works Department, 1 Plaza, P.O. Box 667, Patterson, CA 95363; the form also lists [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and contractor sign and date it, and a utility representative also signs for trench cut permits.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Encroachment/Trench Cut Permit application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the work, location, property, contractor, subcontractor, project, and stormwater details that apply.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Include a trench plan if selecting trench work. The form also specifies insurance documents and other project plans when applicable.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the required applicant parties sign and date the form, then submit it to Patterson Public Works using the address listed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Encroachment/Trench Cut Permit?
No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block. The property owner and contractor sign; a utility representative also signs for trench cut permits.
How do I submit the Encroachment/Trench Cut Permit?
Submit it to Patterson Public Works Department at 1 Plaza, P.O. Box 667, Patterson, CA 95363. The form also lists [email protected].
What information does the application ask for?
It requests the work description and location, property and contractor details, subcontractors, project dimensions, and stormwater information.
What should I include for a trench cut?
The form says to include a trench plan when selecting trench work. It also asks for street names and segments and includes fields for pavement condition classification.

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This Encroachment/Trench Cut Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Patterson form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.