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, please contact HQEP@dot.ca.gov

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The following updated guidance will be integrated into the Encroachment Permits Manual in the next scheduled publishing

Updated Middle Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) Guidance:

• Middle Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) Infrastructure Projects – Installation (TR-0448)
• Middle Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) Infrastructure Projects – Linear Construction Activity Notification (LCAN) (TR-0450)
• Appendix L - Middle-Mile Broadband Network Projects

Updated As-Built Guidance:

• As-Builts for Encroachment Permit Projects with Subsurface Infrastructure (TR-0449)

Updated Stormwater Guidance: The following updated stormwater guidance shall be followed in lieu of the Section 406 of the Encroachment Permits Manual.

• Encroachment Permits Manual Chapter 400, Section 406
• Appendix K - Stormwater Special Provisions for Minimal or No Impact
• Appendix L - Middle-Mile Broadband Network Projects
• Construction-Related Stormwater Document Determination Flowchart