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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 Online Submittal Portal
- Encroachment Permit Application (PDF)
- 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.
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Roads Division
Physical Address
11428 F Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-745-7565
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Tahoe Engineering
Physical Address
7717 North Lake Boulevard
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 336
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Phone 530-581-6238
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Public Works
Physical Address
3091 County Center Drive
Suite 220
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-745-7500
Public Works HoursMonday through Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note the Auburn
building hours are:
M-T-Th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wed. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on FridaysPlease call 530-745-7500 for assistance outside of these hours.