NOTE: NEW PERMIT FEES EFFECTIVE APRIL 29, 2008:  Engineering Department Fees 2008 Update

The City Engineers office located at City Hall administers Encroachment Permits. Encroachment Permits are required pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Chapter 12.04. Applications are available at the Engineering Department, 6750 Commerce Blvd. or on this website. Permits are required for making an opening or excavation for any purpose in any City Street or public right of way. For example, if someone wants to widen their driveway approach apron or install a drainpipe through the sidewalk, these require an encroachment permit.

Current permit application and insurance documents can be downloaded here:

   Encroachment Permit Packet (408.03 KB)

For questions contact the Engineering Department via telephone at (707) 588-2232, or via e-mail by using the Send A Message button at the top of this screen.