When do I need an encroachment permit? 
An encroachment permit is needed anytime you wish to perform any work in the public right-of-way. This is the area outside your property that generally includes the sidewalk, curb and gutter, planting strip, driveway cut to your property and the street. An encroachment permit is not only the mechanism by which you gain permission to do work in the right-of-way, but it also assures that your work will be inspected to established standards and, upon acceptance, protects you from potential liability that may otherwise come about by substandard or unauthorized work.
Where do I get an encroachment permit?
City Hall, at the Public Works counter.
Types of Encroachment Permits.
There are two types of encroachment permits. The most common is the Minor Encroachment Permit, used for sidewalk, curb drains and driveway approach work. A Regular Encroachment Permit is used for, street work, monitoring wells and other large projects.
Who can do the work?
We prefer that a licensed contractor with the State of California do the work. But the homeowner can perform the work.
Prior to getting your permit please have the following information.
Required for Permit (permit will not be issued without the following)
Job Site Address and owner’s name along with a contact number
Mailing address for deposit refund (address of person who pays for permit)
Contractor’s name, address and contact number
City of San Bruno Business license (required for contractor)
Insurance (see below for requirements)
Copy of City of San Bruno Building Review (if permit is required by review)
Fees
$354 Permit Application Fee (includes one pre and one final inspection)
Insurance Requirements
You may have your insurance company fax us your insurance at 650-794-1443.
Contractors are required to have the following insurance:
$1 Million liability
$1 Million workers compensation
$1 Million for auto
$2 Million combined aggregate
In the “Certificate Holder” location list City of San Bruno, 567 El Camino Real San Bruno, CA 94066
If the homeowners will be doing the work then they are required to have the following home insurance:
$500,000 liability
