Pursuant to Section 12.08 of the Elk Grove Municipal Code, an Encroachment Permit is required any time work affecting the public right-of-way (PROW) or drainage features is performed. Types of work include, but are not limited to, sidewalk repair, traffic control, utility tie-ins, emergency repairs, exploratory potholing, or excavation.

There are 3 types of encroachment permits issued by the City of Elk Grove:

  • Annual (AEP): Used for emergency repairs only. Annual Encroachment Permits are generally available to municipal utilities and franchise utility companies. The permit is valid from date of issuance through December 31 of each year.
  • Major (EP): Required for non-emergency work and maintenance activities. Encroachment Permits expire 90 days from permit issuance.
  • Minor (MEP): Required when minor work affecting the right-of-way is performed. Type of work include sidewalk repair, driveway and/or culvert installation and repair, pool demolition (required for tracking/monitoring of debris within the City’s right-of-way under the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan), and tree trimming requiring sidewalk or road closures.

 

Public Works Permit Process

  1. Submit your application and documents

    • You’ll receive a confirmation email after submitting.

  2. Application review for completeness

    • The City will review your application to make sure all required information is included.
    • If something is missing, you’ll receive an email with comments explaining what needs to be fixed or added.

  3. City requests fees and you pay

    • The City will notify you of the required fees.
    • Submit payment as instructed.

  4. City review by Public Works divisions

    • Your application will be reviewed by the following divisions:
      • Operations and Maintenance
      • Drainage
      • Engineering Services Division (ESD)
      • CAD
      • For Small Cell Encroachment Permits: SMUD will also review your application.

  5. Receive final review results

    • You’ll receive an email letting you know whether your permit request is approved, denied, or waived.
    • If applicable, ESD will note any required trench cut fees.

  6. Pre-construction meeting with City Inspector

    • You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to schedule your meeting.
    • You have 30 days to schedule this meeting (extensions are allowed with justification).
    • If any issues are found during the meeting, you’ll need to schedule a follow-up meeting.
    • A task list may be created during this meeting outlining what needs to be completed before construction begins.

  1. Provide work start and completion dates

    • You’ll receive an email from the City requesting the dates you plan to begin and finish your work. 

  2. Begin and complete your work

    • Perform the approved work as described in your permit and within the approved schedule.

  3. City inspection

    • Once your work is complete, you’ll receive an email to schedule your inspection.

  4. Post-construction meeting

    • You have 90 days to complete the work and schedule this meeting.
    • If any issues are found during the meeting, you’ll need to schedule a follow-up meeting.

  5. One-year warranty (if required)

    • If a one-year warranty is not required, your permit process is complete.
    • If a one-year warranty is required, you’ll receive an email with details about the warranty and inspection.

  6. Restoration inspection

    • The City will conduct a restoration inspection to verify the site has been properly restored.

  7. Completion

    • Once you pass the restoration inspection, your permit process is complete.

Encroachment Permit Fees

  • Minor: $250 flat fee
  • Major: $2,000 deposit
  • Annual: $2,000 deposit

Apply for an Encroachment Permit

Example of an Encroachment Permit Application

Apply for an Encroachment Permit