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Encroachment Permits
Prior to commencement of any construction within public right-of-way, the permittee shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works.
An encroachment permit is typically valid for 6 months. If an extension of the permit is needed, it must be requested before the permit expires. All fees associated with initial permit issuance and permit extensions shall be subjected to a “permit issuance” fee in accordance with the City’s current Fee Schedule .
Purpose
An Encroachment Permit (PDF) is a contract between the City of Temecula and the permittee that:- Defines the terms and conditions under which the permittee is granted permission to encroach into public right-of-way to perform specific activities
- Assures that repairs and construction projects in the public right-of-way will be performed to meet City and engineering standards
- Insures that negative safety and traffic impacts are minimized for the public during construction
Private Developments
Note that encroachment permits are not issued for work performed within private developments (i.e., this type of work is covered under a grading permit).Haul Route Permits
In addition, a Haul Route Permit (PDF) may also be required. A Haul Route Permit is required when soils are being moved on public roadways to or from a grading site.Work Requiring Encroachment Permit
Construction or non-construction related work within public right-of-way may trigger the need for an encroachment permit. Typical major construction-related improvements that may require an encroachment permit include, but are not limited to, the following:- Offsite/Public Improvements - Street and Storm Drain Improvements
- Utility Work - Sewer/Water Improvements, Dry Utility Improvements
- Traffic - Traffic Control Plans, Traffic Signing and Striping Improvements and Traffic Signal Improvements
Minor Construction-Related Improvements
Typical minor construction-related improvements that may require an encroachment permit include, but are not limited to, the following:- Driveway approaches
- Excavation
- Parkway drains
- Street closures
- Temporary power poles
- Underground service alert
- Utility work
Non-Construction Projects
Non-construction related activities that may also require an encroachment permit include:- Access to utility agency facilities
- Block parties
- Movie filming
- Special events (street festivals, sidewalk sales, community-sponsored events, etc.)
- Street closures