Raleigh, NC · Wake County
Minor Encroachment Application
Raleigh applicants use this form to request a minor encroachment permit for items such as awnings, street furniture, or sidewalk signage.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Raleigh minor encroachment permit for a proposed item at a listed location. Applicants provide owner or tenant details, contact information, the location address, and the type of encroachment. The form lists a $150 permit fee, an indemnity agreement, insurance, and a scaled sketch or plans among the processing requirements; some applications may also need photos or drawings.
Who needs it
An owner, tenant, or other applicant proposing a listed minor encroachment in Raleigh needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Development Services Customer Service Center named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the form lists an indemnity agreement as a required item but does not say it must be notarized, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Minor Encroachment Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and location details, then check the type of proposed minor encroachment.
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Gather Required Items
Gather the listed insurance, indemnity agreement, fee, and sketch or plans; include furniture photos or drawings if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Development Services Customer Service Center named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Minor Encroachment Application for?
- It is used to request a Raleigh minor encroachment permit for a proposed item such as an awning, street furniture, overhead signage, or a parklet.
- What items does the application list for processing?
- The form lists valid insurance, an indemnity agreement, a $150 permit fee, and a scaled sketch or plans. Photos, a brochure, or an architectural drawing may also be needed for proposed furniture.
- Do I need a notary for the Minor Encroachment Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary. It lists an indemnity agreement as a required item but does not say that agreement must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Minor Encroachment Application?
- Submit it to the Development Services Customer Service Center named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Minor Encroachment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Raleigh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.