Permit Information

The City of Fairfield Public Works Department issues a variety of permits at its front counter. These permits include:

• Encroachment Permits - An encroachment permit is required whenever work is done within a public right-of-way or easement, or that impacts a public facility. Examples of work requiring an encroachment permit are as follows:
  • Repairing or installing curb, gutter and/or sidewalk adjacent to a City street.
  • Widening or installing a driveway apron.
  • Widening or striping a public street.
  • Installing or extending a water, fire, or sewer service between the City's main line and the water meter, backflow preventer, or sewer cleanout.
  • Installing a backflow preventer.
  • Connecting a private on-site storm drain line to a public storm drain system.
  • Installing landscaping or irrigation within the public right-of-way.
  • Placement of a dumpster within a public street.
  • Curb painting along public streets.
  • Placement of Tables and/or Chairs in the Public Right-of-Way.
  • Installing or the ongoing monitoring of a monitoring well.

  Encroachment Permit Checklists

  • Encroachment Permit Checklist 
  • Checklist for Placement of a Dumpster with the Public Right of Way
  • Checklist for Signs
  • Checklist for Tables and Chairs
    

There is a processing and inspection fee for Encroachment Permits, along with requirements for insurance and bonding. For additional information on Encroachment Permits, call 707.428.7746.

• Grading Permits - A grading permit is required for Residential Subdivisions whenever grading activities are requested prior to the overall approval of the improvement plans and the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Please note that the Building Division issues grading permits for commercial or single family permits. There is an inspection fee for Grading Permits, along with requirements for insurance and bonding. For additional information on Grading Permits, call 707,428,7485. 
• Transportation Permits - A Transportation Permit is required whenever an oversized vehicular load is being transported through the City of Fairfield along city streets. An oversized load is defined as a vehicle over 10 feet in width; 14 feet in height; 65 feet in length; and/or over 80,000 pounds in weight. A pilot car will be required in most situations.

There is a processing fee of $16 for Transportation Permits. For additional information on Transportation Permits, call 707.428.7485.