Public Works Development Services manages engineering for many types of property development like subdivisions and land projects, issues encroachment permits, and coordinates engineering work with other agencies.

What Development Services Does

• Check plans
• Outline project conditions for approval
• Permit work in public right-of-way
• Explain floodplain rules
• Enforce standards, like Stormwater regulations
• Maintain maps and public works record plans
• Provide answers and support to public

Encroachment Permit Applications

You can apply for many types of encroachment permits online using the Customer Self Service (CSS) Portal (External Site). Simply register or login to your Community Access Services account.

Need help? Call (805) 583-6786.

Resources

• Guidelines for Geotechnical Reports (PDF)
• 2020 Drainage Policy & Study Guidelines (PDF)

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