Encroachment Permits

The Encroachment Permits section of Development Services processes and issues permits for construction activities in all County rights-of-ways. Encroachments include but are not limited to special events, driveways, structures, facilities, construction, improvement, maintenance, utilities projects that involve excavation or trenching; street improvement projects; and tree trimming, removal, planting and/or landscaping within the County right-of-way and objects of any kind placed in, on, under, or over any County highway.

"County highway" means and includes all or any part of the entire width of right-of-way of any road, street, land, alley, way, place, or cul-de-sac maintained by the County and open to the use of the public for purposes of travel, whether or not such entire width is actually used for highway purposes, and whether or not it has been accepted into the County Road system by resolution of the County Board of Supervisors. It also includes bridges, culverts, curbs, drains, ditches, and all works incidental to County highway. 

Special Events includes, but is not limited to, activities such as parades, marathons, bicycle events, walkathons, marches, triathalons, festivals, farmer's markets, block parties, civic, and celebration activities. Construction and maintenance activities are not deemed special events.

The Encroachment Services Section also:

• Issues Special Event Encroachment permits
• Supports Monterey County Sheriff’s Office with issuance of Film/Video/Photography permits
• Processes and issues Franchise Agreements and Blanket permits
• Conducts construction inspections
• Conducts plan review on construction permits
• Supports plan checking on construction permit applications
• Conducts engineering plan review for minor and major subdivision projects involving drainage, new or re-construction of drive approaches, and improvements on County right-of-way
• Oversees any issues that arises within the County right-of-way such as illegal signs, refuse, sediments, erosion, etc., and interface with the general public and other departments and agencies related to these issues.

Encroachment Permits must be consistent with the applicable County of Monterey Municipal Codes and State and Federal Laws. See Municipal Code Section 14.04   

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FAQs

 How do I get an Encroachment Permit?

1. Download & Complete Encroachment Permit Application
2. Create Citizen Access Account
3. Apply Online at Citizen Access
4. Upload Encroachment Permit Application
5. Upload Traffic/Pedestrian Control Plans
6. Pay Permit Fees 

What do I do once I get an Encroachment Permit?

• If your work involves digging, call 811, two working days prior to the start of work.
• Notify the Encroachment Permit Staff at least 48 hours prior to commencement and upon completion of work.
• Call 831-755-5025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with any questions.
• Issuance of an encroachment permit does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain permits that may be required by other agencies.

How do I get an Encroachment Inspection?

• Call 831-755-5025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Encroachment Permit Conditions and Resources

• County Maintained Roads Map (Click “Layer List” then select “Transportation” then select “County Maintained Roads”)
• Caltrans Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Encroachment Permit General Conditions (Chapter 14.04, Code of Ordinances)
• FORM DOT
• FORM DT
• FORM EV
• FORM FR
• FORM GS
• FORM LT
• FORM PR
• FORM RF
• FORM TR
• FORM UD
• FORM UF

To apply online for an encroachment permit, go to Online Permit Information and register for a Citizen Access Account.