Traffic Permitting

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation supervises the review of all temporary street, lane, and sidewalk closures. Temporary traffic control plans differ based on if they are less or more than 72 hours.

When working in San Francisco in the public right-of-way, you must apply for a Special Traffic Permit if you cannot comply with the construction regulations specified in the Blue Book.

You must first obtain an OB permit over the counter before blocking or obstructing any street parking, curb/gutter, sidewalk, or traffic lane. Approved Traffic Control Plan might be required.

Traffic Control Forms, Requirements and Information

A Traffic Control Plan is required for all work performed within the public right-of-way within the City of Vacaville, California

Traffic Control Plans (TCP) and/or Detour Plans are reviewed and managed by the Right of Way Management Section and are required for all construction work within the road right of way which modifies vehicular, bicycle and/or pedestrian traffic patterns and are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic through construction work zones.

The Postmile Query Tool enables you to explore California's Linear Reference System. You can validate postmiles, convert between postmiles and geo-coordinates, and determine the state odometer associated with a postmile or geo-coordinate. This window enables you to view a collection of help pages explaining what this tool is and how to use it.

This web map application "Caltrans D4 Right-of-Way Maps" displays District 4 wide Right-of-Way maps for determining ROW Boundaries.

Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCPs) are required whenever work is proposed in the public right-of-way, with the exception of dumpsters or storage pods to be located within a parking lane. The dates and times of work areas located in commercial districts, the downtown or on major streets are subject to the approval of City staff.

Traffic Control Plans
These plans must be submitted to and reviewed by the City’s Transportation Engineering Division for any construction in the public rights of way. Traffic Control Plans must follow California MUTCD (Chapter 6) guidelines. A Traffic Control Plan Application must be completed and approved prior to any construction. Turn around time is 10 business days for all applications.

Please ensure that you have all the information below in your TCP before submitting it for review. Any incomplete TCP will be rejected. All Traffic Control Plans must follow the 2014 California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), chapter 6.

An Encroachment permit is required when work is occurring within the public right of way.  General projects that require encroachment permits are:

• Street improvements (pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk)
• Public utility installations / Fiber installation
• Storm drain installation or connections
• Sanitary sewer installation or connections
• Water main installations, aqueduct encroachments
• Monitoring wells
• Street or sidewalk closures

Encroachment Permits
Information
Encroachment Permits are issued to private developers or residents to perform work in the City of San José right-of-way.  There are several different types of encroachment permits that are issued by the Development Services Division of Public Works.  Encroachment permits typically require a plan showing the work proposed, as well as fees and a security deposit. We have permits for the following activities:

Revocable Encroachment – There are two types of Revocable Encroachments. These are:

Encroachment for construction within the public right-of-way: Used primarily for the installation of groundwater monitoring wells, crane construction, covered walkways, temporary traffic lane closures and soil sampling. See Municipal Code Section 13.36.
Encroachment for Private Improvements within the public right-of-way: Used for the long term use of the public right-of-way such as balconies, roof overhangs, bay windows, architectural features, footings, etc. These encroachments must be consistent with applicable City of San Jose Municipal Codes and State and Federal Laws. See Municipal Code Section 13.37.
Sanitary/Storm Sewer Lateral – for construction of a new connection to the City sanitary sewer or storm drainage system.

Private Utility / Joint Trench – for future utility company infrastructure constructed in the public right-of-way by private contractors working for a developer or property owner. If the franchised utility company is doing the work, then a permit will be issued by the Utilities Section.

Driveway / Sidewalk – for new driveways or sidewalk for single family homes.  For repairs to existing sidewalk or to remove and replace an existing driveway in the same location contact the Department of Transportation at (408) 794-1901. 

Resources
Permit Fee Schedule
Encroachment Permit Universal Application
For specific requirements for each encroachment permit type visit our Applications, Instructions and Resources page.

If you are a public utility company (i.e. PG&E, AT&T, etc.) or another governmental agency (Caltrans, VTA, SCVWD, etc.), please go to our Utilities Section website for permit application information.

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Whenever a contractor, public utility, or property owner engages in work within the public right-of-way or City property, a City-issued encroachment permit is required.