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Utility Work
Background
The installation, repair and maintenance of utility facilities in the right-of-way requires an encroachment permit. Applications are generally either submitted by utility company representatives or contractors hired to do trenching by someone other than the utility company.
Research for Plan Preparation
See this handout for assistance obtaining Record Drawings for preparation of the plans
Requirements
An application for an encroachment permit will require the following items:
Small Cell Wireless providers please note that small cell applications are not currently accepted on-line.
See here for the current application process: https://www.campbellca.gov/969/Small-Cell-Wireless-Facilities
Beginning January 2020, all Public Works applications shall be submitted through the new on-line permitting system known as MyGovermentOnline. Please make sure to select the Public Works application type 'Encroachment Permit - Utility Work".
All required files shall be uploaded at time of application and be labeled appropriately. If a document is comprised of multiple pages or sheets, please combine them all into one PDF file, orientated such that it is readable without requiring subsequent rotation of the pages.
Once staff has reviewed the on-line submittal and found it to be complete, it will be assigned a permit number and an invoice for the application fees will be created and e-mailed to the applicant. Any corrections required to the construction plan or traffic control plan will be communicated to the applicant. Payment of permit fees will be required prior to issuance of the permit.
- Construction Drawings prepared or approved by the utility company owning the facilities
- Traffic Control Plan (if work requires closing traffic lanes or sidewalk)
- Certificate of Insurance
- City Business License
- Agent of Owner Letter (when companies are hired to apply for permits on behalf of Utility Companies)
- Payment of Fees
Master Encroachment Agreement
The installation of utility facilities within the public right-of-way requires an executed Master Encroachment Agreement with the City of Campbell prior to the issuance of any encroachment permits.Application Process
Small Cell Wireless providers please note that small cell applications are not currently accepted on-line.
See here for the current application process: https://www.campbellca.gov/969/Small-Cell-Wireless-Facilities
Beginning January 2020, all Public Works applications shall be submitted through the new on-line permitting system known as MyGovermentOnline. Please make sure to select the Public Works application type 'Encroachment Permit - Utility Work".
All required files shall be uploaded at time of application and be labeled appropriately. If a document is comprised of multiple pages or sheets, please combine them all into one PDF file, orientated such that it is readable without requiring subsequent rotation of the pages.
Once staff has reviewed the on-line submittal and found it to be complete, it will be assigned a permit number and an invoice for the application fees will be created and e-mailed to the applicant. Any corrections required to the construction plan or traffic control plan will be communicated to the applicant. Payment of permit fees will be required prior to issuance of the permit.
Construction Inspection
Before beginning any construction activities, the Contractor is required to contact the Public Works Inspection Group at (408) 866-2150 at least two working days in advance of any work in the right-of-way.