What is the purpose of an Encroachment Permit?
The purpose of an Encroachment Permit is to enable the City to monitor work or activities performed within City right-of-way by homeowners, private developers, contractors, utility companies, and local governmental agencies to ensure public safety.
Issuing the permit assures that work or activities performed in the encroachment area will be done in accordance with the City of Riverbank Standard Conditions, in conjunction with the requirements of the City of Riverbank Municipal Code and to the project's Conditions of Approval or Requirements.
When is an Encroachment Permit required?
An Encroachment Permit is required for all construction work and proposed activities that encroach within, under, or over the City road right-of-way. Some examples of work requiring an Encroachment Permit may include but are not limited to the following: