A Minor Temporary Encroachment Permit is required for all debris boxes and storage containers (i.e. portable on demand storage containers – PODS) placed on the street. Please note that an encroachment permit is not required if the debris box or storage container is placed on private property such as in a driveway and does not … Continued
Debris boxes may be permitted for cleanup to bring a residence into safe, sanitary and habitable condition, as well as for work necessary to essential business or infrastructure.
Moving services that facilitate moves that are allowed under the order are permissible. The order allows moves only if it is not possible to defer the move, if the move is necessary for safety, sanitation or habitability, or if the move is needed to preserve access to shelter. When moving, quarantine requirements may be necessary, … Continued
Most utility work is considered essential are given broad discretion to make their own determination about how they proceed with their projects. Encroachment permits can be viewed by map on https://sanrafael.buildingeye.com/publicworks. Individual permits can be looked up on https://epermits.cityofsanrafael.org/ETRAKIT3/default.aspx Keep in mind that emergency work may start before the permit shows in the system.
All previously active encroachment permits were automatically suspended on that date. Please fill out the form on the website. If you are planning on waiting do to the work, thank you for helping! Just let us know on the form and we can note your status. If you are doing essential work and must continue, please … Continued
Hired landscapers would be permissible if the project is necessary for essential infrastructure. Trimming may be part of maintaining essential infrastructure, such as branches covering a street sign or to allow for required sight distance, or protection from electrical wires.
Yes, utilities (including roads) are considered essential functions and are given broad discretion to make their own determination about how they proceed with their projects. Utilities requesting an encroachment permit must validate that they consider the work to be essential when filing the encroachment request.For existing permits, please fill out the form on the website for reactivation. Without a new or reactivated … Continued
Yes, sidewalks and access to the roadway are considered part of essential infrastructure. It is also permissible as necessary to make the site safe and secure.
Yes, however please refer to the construction FAQs above first. Utilities (including roads) are considered essential functions and those doing work on utilities are given broad discretion to make their own determination about how they proceed with their projects. Utilities requesting an encroachment permit must validate that they consider the work to be essential when filing … Continued
