An Encroachment Permit is required for any work conducted within a County-maintained public right-of-way. Often, the County-maintained public right-of-way extends beyond the paved street and may extend beyond the sidewalk. An Encroachment Permit allows you to make certain uses and construct certain improvements within a County-maintained public right-of-way, both above and underground. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Installation or repairs to underground utilities
- Trenching in the right-of-way;
- Building or repairing a driveway approach and/or sidewalk;
- Tree trimming or;
- Any work or event requiring traffic control on the street