Sonora, CA · Tuolumne County
Application for Encroachment Permits
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents use this application to request permission for work or temporary use in a Sonora street, right-of-way, or roadway.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission for an encroachment such as a driveway, street cut, lane closure, or temporary use of a City street, right-of-way, or roadway. The application calls for the work location, property owner and contractor or agent information, and a signature and date. It must be accompanied by three plot plans or sketches; engineered plans, traffic control plans, and proof of insurance are required in the circumstances described on the form.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents seeking permission for work or use in a City street, right-of-way, or roadway 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not require its owner authorization letter or other attachments to be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the encroachment permit application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Identify the encroachment type and location, provide owner and contractor or agent details, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include three plot plans or sketches and any engineered plans, traffic control plan, insurance certificate, or agent authorization letter required for your project.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments 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 calls for a signature and date, not notarization; its owner authorization letter and other attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- 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 attachments does the application require?
- Include three plot plans or sketches showing the property and proposed encroachment. Engineered plans, a traffic control plan, and general liability insurance are required for the situations specified on the form.