CITY PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS

Applications and Permits

• Encroachment Permit
• Parking Permits
• Transportation Permit
• Grading Permit Application and Mandatory Supplemental Form (PDF)
• Grading Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)

Instructions & Submittal Requirements

• Applicants Guide to Encroachment Permit
• Applicant Guide to Transportation Permit

What is a transportation permit and who must obtain one?
Transportation Permits are required when a vehicle and/or vehicle load is larger than 8'6” in width, 14' in height, 40' in length (single unit), or 65' in length (combo unit). Transportation Permits are issued on a single trip or annual basis and are enforced by County Sheriffs and the California Highway Patrol. For more information, contact Randy Fiore, Senior Permit Technician, at (949) 461-3487 or submit a ticket at Ask Lake Forest here.

What is an encroachment permit and who has to obtain one?
Encroachment permits are required from property owners and utility companies for any work conducted in the public right-of-way. The public right-of-way mainly includes streets and sidewalks; just think of it as any public area that is adjacent to your home. For any improvements or any situation where you or your contractor plans to encroach upon the public right-of-way, (such as concrete work, brickwork, landscaping, and including storing or placing anything in the street/sidewalk/public area during construction), an encroachment permit is required in advance. For more information, contact Randy L. Fiore, Senior Permit Technician, at (949) 461-3487 or submit a ticket at Ask Lake Forest here.