Raleigh, NC · Wake County
Major Encroachment Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request City of Raleigh review of a proposed major encroachment.
What this form is
Use this application to request review of a major encroachment, such as building elements, utilities, landscaping, or other work in the right-of-way. It asks for owner and project contact details, development plan information, the encroachment type and location, and a description of the proposal. Applicants confirm required review and plan-submittal steps, acknowledge related requirements, and sign and date the application.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant proposing a major encroachment in Raleigh should complete the application and provide the required plan materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application to [email protected] or 1 Exchange Plaza, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27602. The form says payment must be provided to the Development Services – Customer Service Center before processing.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Major Encroachment Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the owner and project contact information, development plan details, encroachment type, location, and project description.
- 3
Gather Required Plan Materials
Confirm that a pre-submittal review of the plans has been conducted and prepare an electronic copy of detailed plans in PDF format.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then email it to [email protected] or submit it at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Major Encroachment Application for?
- It requests City of Raleigh review of a proposed major encroachment and collects owner, contact, development plan, encroachment, and project-location information.
- Do I need a notary for the Major Encroachment Application?
- No. The application requires a signature and date, but it does not require notarization. The document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Major Encroachment Application?
- Email it to [email protected] or deliver it to 1 Exchange Plaza, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27602. The form says payment is required before processing.
- What else is required with the application?
- The form lists a pre-submittal plan review and an electronic copy of detailed plans in PDF format among the items required to process the application.
Need something notarized?
This Major Encroachment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Raleigh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.