Engineering Services is responsible for ensuring that new development projects comply with applicable regulations and provide the necessary public infrastructure including, but not limited to:

• Streets
• Sidewalks
• Storm and sanitary sewers
• Traffic improvements

In addition to reviewing, approving and inspecting the public infrastructure necessary for new development, our division is also responsible for the following:

• Encroachment Permits
• Extra-Legal Load Permits
• House Numbering/Addressing

Engineering Services

Services provided by HCD may be subject to a fee. HCD fees also may be associated with Construction and Planning Permits - these fees are included in the Permit Application fee.  The current Fee Schedule is available on the HCD Planning Department's webpage under "Current Land Use Fees"

• Current Land Use Fee Schedule

Traffic Mitigation fees may be required from new development projects. Traffic mitigation fees vary depending on the area of the County and are adjusted annually. Traffic mitigation fees related to Construction and Planning Permits can be paid at the Building Department during the construction permit process.

Transportation Permits

Transportation Permits are required for transporting extra legal loads over County roads.  Single trip and annual permits are available through our Encroachments section.  For permits and information, please contact our office at (831) 755-5025 and request a referral to the Transportation Permit Agent.

Click here for Transportation Permit Application 

House Numbering

Street address requests should be made at (831) 755-5025.  Please have your assessor's parcel number (APN) and road name available. 

Click here for Address Request Form