Encroachment Permits
An Encroachment Permit is required for work that alters or affects improvements within the City’s public right-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, alleys and driveway approaches. The permit helps ensure work performed within the public right-of-way meets City of Los Banos standards.
Encroachment Permits are required for:
- Sidewalks
- Curb and gutter work
- Curb drains
- Driveway approach modifications
- Street excavations
- Water service
- Sewer service
- Traffic control devices
- Modifications to the water system
- Modifications to the sewer system
- Modifications to the storm drain system
- Monitoring wells
Who Can Perform the Work?
Encroachment Permits are restricted to licensed contractors. City right-of-way may not be used for the unauthorized stockpiling or storage of building materials, construction dumpsters, dirt, gravel, construction debris or similar materials.
What Do I Need to Submit?
A detailed diagram or set of engineered plans must accompany the permit application. A detailed diagram is sufficient for minor modifications. Larger projects require a set of engineered plans.
The Public Works Department performs inspections associated with Encroachment Permits.
A detailed diagram or set of engineered plans must accompany the permit application. A detailed diagram is sufficient for minor modifications. Larger projects require a set of engineered plans.
The Public Works Department performs inspections associated with Encroachment Permits.
