Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request approval for existing or proposed encroachments into a right-of-way in Richmond.
What this form is
The application requests approval for an existing or proposed encroachment into a right-of-way, such as an awning, conduit, fence, sign, or wall. It asks for the encroachment location, type, dimensions, area, and applicant and owner details. The application lists a $300 non-refundable fee and requires a scaled survey plat or plan; liability insurance must be submitted to Surveys within 15 working days after application submission.
Who needs it
An applicant or property owner seeking city approval for an existing or proposed encroachment into a right-of-way should complete this application.
How to submit it
Apply to the Division of Permits and Inspections, Room 110, City Hall; the application lists a $300 non-refundable fee. Submit liability insurance to Surveys, Room 600, City Hall, within 15 working days after application submission.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the listed survey plat or insurance attachment is not identified as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the encroachment details, applicant information, and property owner information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Attach a scaled survey plat or plan showing the encroachment details. The application also requires liability insurance to be submitted to Surveys.
- 4
Submit To The City
Apply to the Division of Permits and Inspections, Room 110, City Hall. Submit liability insurance to Surveys, Room 600, within 15 working days.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it. The survey plat and insurance attachment are not identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Apply to the Division of Permits and Inspections, Room 110, City Hall. Submit liability insurance to Surveys, Room 600, City Hall, within 15 working days after application submission.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the encroachment address, type, location, dimensions and area, along with applicant and property owner details. It also requests a scaled survey plat or plan showing encroachment details.
- What fee does the application list?
- The application lists a $300 non-refundable application fee.
Need something notarized?
This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.