Encroachment Permits

Department of Public Works Encroachment Permits

An Encroachment Permit is required for any work within a Placer County maintained road easement or right-of-way. The Department of Public Works (DPW) conditions, issues and inspects encroachment permits. Applicants should apply using the Online Encroachment Permit Application Submittal Portal, directly in person at either the Auburn or Tahoe City office front counter locations or by email to contacts listed on webpage.

TYPICAL TYPES OF WORK REQUIRING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 

• Landscaping
• Minor utility work & repairs
• Parking Permits
• Residential driveways
• Special events
• Structures proposed within setbacks or right-of-way
• Temporary Traffic Control

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT DOCUMENTS & LINKS

• Encroachment Permit Application (PDF)
• Encroachment Permit Application Online Submittal Portal  
• Encroachment Permit General Information.(PDF)
• Engineering Design Plates  
• General Provisions (PDF)
• Placer County General Specifications  

MAJOR UTILITY OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Projects involving utility capital improvements or major utility undergrounding (water, sewer, gas, cable, etc.) within the County right-of-way shall apply for an Encroachment Plan Permit. Projects involving greater than 150’ of trenching will typically need an Encroachment Plan Permit. These types of projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Engineering and Surveying Division (ESD). The utility company or consultant shall contact ESD either in the Auburn or Tahoe areas using the link below for information and permitting requirements.   

• Engineering & Surveying Services