Encroachment Permits Manual
The Encroachment Permits Manual describes Departmental policy, revisions and legislative actions that affect the encroachment permit process. It also provides information on the intergovernmental review process, procedures of the permitting process, storm water management, as-built plan requirements, utility encasement requirements, and other related programs and Departmental policies.
The manual’s purpose is to maintain uniform methods and procedures in the issuance of encroachment permits. Special situations and circumstances that require deviation from departmental design standards and policy are subject to approval by Headquarters Division of Design. Additional information applicable to encroachment permit work may be found in other Departmental manuals.
It is the responsibility of the manual holder to check this web page for the most up-to-date version of individual chapters and appendices of the manual.
To submit a proposed revision to the Encroachment Permits Manual, view the instructions and submit this form.
The following updated guidance will be integrated into the Encroachment Permit Manual in the next scheduled publishing
Updated Middle Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) Guidance:
- Middle Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) Infrastructure Projects – Installation (TR-0448) (New 04/2025) (PDF)
- Appendix L (new) - Middle-Mile Broadband Network Projects (PDF)
Updated As-Built Guidance:
Updated Stormwater Guidance: The following updated stormwater guidance shall be followed in lieu of the Section 406 of the Encroachment Permit Manual.
- Encroachment Permits Manual Chapter 400, Section 406 (PDF)
- Appendix K - Stormwater Special Provisions for Minimal or No Impact (PDF)
- Appendix L (new) - Middle-Mile Broadband Network Projects (PDF)
- Construction-Related Stormwater Document Determination Flowchart (PDF)
| Encroachment Permits Manual | Updated |
| List of recent updates to the EP Manual (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Introduction (PDF) | 07/13 |
| Chapter 100 The Permit Function (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 200 Processing Permits (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 300 Exceptions to Policy (PDF) | 07/21 |
| Chapter 400 Environmental Requirements (PDF) | 09/17 |
| Chapter 500 Specific Encroachment Permits (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 600 Utility Permits (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 700 Glossary and Definitions (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix A AASHTO (PDF) | 02/11 |
| Appendix B Agreements (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix C FHWA (PDF) | 05/06 |
| Appendix D Forms | 12/22 |
| Appendix E Guidelines (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix F Miscellaneous (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix G District Encroachment Permit Offices | 09/23 |
| Appendix H References (PDF) | 01/25 |
| Appendix I Resolutions (PDF) | 01/02 |
| Appendix J Road Connections and Driveways (PDF) | 07/17 |
| Appendix K General and Special Provisions (PDF) | 09/23 |
Encroachment Permits
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- Storm Water and Water Pollution Control
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