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Encroachment Permits

The Encroachment Permit Section is responsible for issuing all encroachment permits for work completed within the County road right-of-way.

LIST OF FUNCTIONS
Issue Encroachment and Transportation Permits
Transportation Mitigation Fee Collection
Clearances of Transportation Holds on Developments
Public Requests

SUBMIT YOUR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
[email protected]

For Desert Office Encroachment Permit submittals please contact (760) 863-8267
[email protected]

    Applications

    Fees

      MINOR Permit Fee Inspection Fee   Unit Inspection Fee Total Permit Fee
      Tree planting, trimming or removal / Private Drain $79.00 $22.00 each   varies
      Minor drainage structures (Std 303/309/310) $79.00 3% cost     varies
      Operate and Maintain permits (Utilities) $79.00 $0.00     $79.00
      Seismic refraction survey $79.00 $210.00     $289.00
      Residential Driveway Approach $79.00 $107.00 each   $186.00
      Blanket Permits-utilities
           Case 1     Minor $79.00 $1,921.00   Annually  $2,000.00
           Case 2     Extensive $79.00 $4,921.00   Annually $5,000.00
      Riders (extensions of time) $79.00 $0.00     $79.00
      Involved Permit Fee Inspection Fee Unit Inspection Fee   Total Permit Fee
      Catch basin 300 4',7',14',21',28') $129.00 3% cost     varies
      Drop inlet / Overside Drain $129.00 3% cost      varies 
      Water / Sewer laterals $129.00 plus other applicable charges varies 
      Trap fences $129.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Monitoring Wells / Soil Borings $129.00 plus other applicable charges varies
      Landscape / Irrigation $129.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Commercial Driveway Approach $129.00 $264.00 each   $393.00
      Grading in Right of Way $129.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Curbs and Gutters $129.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Concrete Sidewalks $129.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Filming $129.00 $105.00 per day   varies
      Temporary Power Poles $129.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Riders (changes) $129.00 plus other applicable charges varies
      Heavy equipment crossings $129.00 $105.00 per day   varies
      AC Paving $129.00 $210.00 plus $0.72 sy varies
      Pedestrian Benches $129.00 $210.00 each   $339.00
      County required Utility Relocations $0.00 $0.00     no fee
      Utilize Right of Way $129.00 plus other applicable charges varies
      Extensive Permit Fee Inspection Fee Unit Inspection Fee   Total Permit Fee
      Dry / Wet Utility trenches $179.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Road Closures $179.00 $105.00 per day   varies
      Street Water, Sewer, Storm drain (IP's Only) $179.00 $0.00     $179.00
      Permanent Poles / Temp Poles / Aerial Cable $179.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Storm Drains $179.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Deposit Based Permit Fee Inspection Fee Unit Inspection Fee Total Permit Fee
      Traffic Signal $129.00 3% cost     varies
      Bridges and Drainage Structures $179.00 3% cost     varies
      Dry / Wet Utility trenches (1000 feet +) $465.00 $210.00 plus $0.23 lf varies
      Penalties Permit Fee Inspection Fee Unit Inspection Fee Total Permit Fee
      Work done without benefit of permit (minor) $500.00   plus 3X fee varies
      Work done without benefit of permit (involved) $750.00   plus 3X fee varies
      Work done without benefit of permit (extensive) $1,000.00   plus 2X fee varies
      Illegal cutting pavement (in addition to permit costs) $1,000.00   plus 0.50 sf varies
      Failure to notify County of work done under blanket permit $1,000.00     Revoked $1,000.00
      Miscellaneous Permit Fee Inspection Fee Unit Inspection Fee Total Permit Fee
      Miscellaneous Plan Review / Field Review varies Current DBF hourly labor / equip. usage rates 

      Frequently Asked Questions

       What is an encroachment permit?
      An encroachment permit is written permission to excavate or otherwise encroach within Riverside County's public road right-of-way. A permit may be granted to a public utility, contractor or an individual. Permits are issued by the Transportation Department.

      When are they needed?
      In addition to excavations, permits must be obtained for tree planting and removal, driveway installations, placement of any structures, construction of street improvements and drainage facilities, or generally for any type of work conducted within the public road right-of-way.

      What is the road right-of-way?
      The road right-of-way is the full width of land owned or controlled by the County, upon which the traveled way is constructed, and which usually extends considerably beyond the edge of pavement (or traveled way) to the boundaries of the adjacent private properties.

      What is the purpose of an encroachment permit?
      Encroachment permits provide necessary regulation of the encroachment process so as to safeguard the public interest in the roadway facility and to ensure continuing safety and convenience for the traveling public.

      What is the authority?
      Encroachment permits are required pursuant to Riverside County Ordinance No. 499, which delegates authority to the Director of Transportation to administer the use of highways for such encroachments. The ordinance also establishes penalties for working without a permit and for a violation of any terms of the permit.

      What is the process for obtaining an encroachment permit?
      An application describing the proposed work must be completed. In many cases, three (3) sets of construction plans must be submitted along with the application. Financial security is usually required to assure compliance with the terms of the permit. Application forms are available from the offices listed below or by clicking here. Most permits are issued within 14 working days.

      Where can permits be obtained?
      Permits can be obtained at County of Riverside Transportation Department offices in Riverside or Palm Desert as follows:

      Riverside:
      County of Riverside
      Transportation Department
      Permits Section
      4080 Lemon Street, Eighth Floor
      Riverside, CA 92502
      (951) 955-6790
      Desert Permit Assistance Center:
      County of Riverside
      Transportation Department
      Permits Section
      77588 El Duna Court
      Palm Desert, CA 92211
      (760) 863-8267

      Contact Info

      RIVERSIDE OFFICE CONTACT

      Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor

      Claudia Mendoza
      (951) 955-6790

      Permit Engineer

      Ward Maxwell
      (951) 955-6790

      DESERT OFFICE CONTACT

      Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor

      Jesse Mendoza
      (760) 863-7045