Encroachment Permits
The term “encroachment” shall mean any construction work performed within a public right-of-way or public service easement.
The term “public right-of-way” shall mean any city street, sidewalk, pedestrian path, bike path or any other “public way,” as that term is defined in the California Streets and Highways Code.
For more information, see Chapter 14.08 Encroachment and Excavation Permits of the City of Chico Code of Ordinances
THERE IS A TEN WORKING-DAY MINIMUM PROCESSING TIME ON ALL COMPLETE APPLICATIONS.
Any questions please email: encroachmentpermit@chicoca.gov
Required Documents
- Liability Insurance
- Encroachment Permit Excavation Bond (if applicable)
- City of Chico Business License
- Site Plan
- Erosion Sediment Control Plan
- Traffic Control Plan
- Material Submittal(s) (if applicable)
Additional Permit Requirements
- eTRAKiT Login
Useful Information
- Encroachment Permit General Conditions
- Encroachment Permit General Conditions - Tree Work
- City of Chico Insurance Requirements
- Materials Testing Request Form (revised March 2022)
- Encroachment Permit – Fee Category Explanation
- City Fee Schedule (Link to Finance Department - See Resources Section)
- Quality Assurance Program Manual (QAP)
- Design Bulletin - 3.3.2 R2 Lateral Connection
- Design Bulletin - Material Submittals
- Street Closure Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Useful Links
- Online Portal: eTRAKiT
- Storm Water Management & Erosion Sediment Control Plan Information
- CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- City of Chico Business License, or in person at City of Chico, Finance Office, 411 Main Street, 1st Floor, (530) 879-7320, M-Th 8:30-4:30
- Design Bulletins and Memorandums
How to Apply for a Permit
- 1) Submit an Encroachment Permit Application online at: eTRAKiT.
- If you are not registered on eTRAKiT with the City of Chico, please call us at (530) 879-6700.
- 2) Select Apply / New Permit.
- 3) Upload the Erosion Sediment Control Plan, Site Plan and Traffic Control Plan
- 4) Follow the additional eTRAKiT prompts to complete the application process.
- 5) If applicable, material submittals can be emailed to encroachmentpermit@chicoca.gov.
- Please include the Encroachment Permit Number with all material submittals.
