About Encroachment Permits

• Any work performed in the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit
• If you need to reserve street parking spaces with no parking signs, an encroachment permit is required & both permits are issued together
• If you are unsure if you need to obtain an encroachment permit, please contact the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department at mlockett@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4106 
• For encroachment permit fees, please consult City of Sausalito Fees and Charges

Encroachment Permit Application Forms

• Effective on 3/16/2020, we only accept digital and online submittals. To submit an application, email completed application & all supplemental documents together to mlockett@sausalito.gov. 

• Please note that encroachment permits are not issued over the counter, and have a turn around time of about four weeks (with the exception of parking permits). Submittals are incomplete & cannot be reviewed until all above required items are received by the City, and all submittals are processed in the order in which they were received. Submitting all required documents as described below is the best strategy to expedite your review.

• Required documents for all encroachment permit applications include:

  • Completed Encroachment Permit Application, with full description in the middle section of all proposed work to occur in the public right of way
  • Site plan showing the location of the proposed work
  • Traffic control plan if working in the roadway
  • Pedestrian detour plan if working in the sidewalk and cannot keep 4 feet open 
  • Certificate of insurance naming the City of Sausalito as an additional insured on the contractor/entity working in the public right of way's liability policy, and the description for the additional insured needs to include the following language: “The City of Sausalito, its agents, officers, officials, employees & volunteers are included as additional insureds per the attached endorsement.” Please see the following sample document

• Supplemental Information
• Street Moratorium List

Encroachment Application Review Guidelines

• Compatibility
• Need
• Public Enjoyment
• Circulation
• Safety

Regulations for Working in Sausalito Streets

• The City of Sausalito has adopted the City of San Francisco's Regulations for Working in the City Streets and the Department of Public Works Guidelines for the Placement of Barricades at Construction Sites.

Projects Requiring Review by the Planning Commission and Approval by the City Council

• Stairs not on grade, signs, awnings,
• Landscaping [staff review permitted]
• Driveways (cut or fill more than 6') [staff review permitted]
• Garages
• Fences
• Buildings (structural)
• Dwelling units
• Parking spaces
• Design Review will be required for significant visual projects

Questions

• Any questions about encroachment permits may be directed to the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department at mlockett@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4106
• Please see our Staff Directory for the contact information of individual staff members