Forms and Permits

WHEN ARE PERMITS/LICENSE AGREEMENTS REQUIRED?

Engineering Permit (PDF) is required when one of the following activities occurs within the public right-of-way.

  • Drainage Systems including Storm Drains, Curb Drains, Parkway Drains, Drain Replacement, Drain Repair, Catch Basins, Local Depressions, and all drain-pertaining facilities.
  • Encroachment including Scaffolding, Temporary Storage of Construction Materials, Temporary Use & Storage of Construction Equipment and Temporary Water Hoses. If Planning Department approves, pursuant to sections 10-2.1532, an Encroachment permit can be issued by Engineering for Unhitched Trailers, Temporary Storage Containers, Temporary Signs, and all other Temporary Structures.
  • Road Construction including Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement, Sidewalks, Driveways, Curb & Gutter, ADA Ramps, Parkway & Median Landscaping, Lighting Standards, and Traffic Signals.
  • Roll-offs/Storage including various trash dumpsters.
  • Sewer Systems including New Sewers, Sewer Replacement, Sewer Repair, Sewer Clean Outs, Manholes, and all sewer-pertaining facilities.
  • Sidewalk Dining - for use of City sidewalk for restaurant dining tables and chairs.
    • COVID Update: Sidewalk Dining Fees have been reinstated as of 7/1/2022.
  • Telecommunications - provided that a License Agreement with the City has been executed prior to applying for the permit.
  • Utilities including SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, VERIZON, TIME WARNER CABLE, CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO., AND THE GAS CO.
  • Wells including Injection Wells, Monitoring Wells and Cathodic Protection Wells.

Transportation Permit (PDF) is required for the below activities. Download the Transportation Permit Guidelines (PDF) for additional information.

  • Transportation of an Oversize Load/Vehicle and/or,
  • Transportation of an Overweight Load/Vehicle.

In addition to an Engineering Permit and Inspection, a License Agreement is also required for the following:

  • Landscape & Hardscape including Planters, Trees, Arbors, Decorative Rockwork, Decorative Curbs, Garden Walls and Fences
  • Canopies
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Permanent Signs
  • Vending Machines
  • Telecommunications Facilities
  • Non-Franchised Utilities
  • Permanent Structures

Additional Resources:

Engineering Permit Guidelines (PDF) 

Public Works Engineering Permits (PDF)