An Encroachment Permit must be obtained prior to performing work or restricting/closing any mode of travel within the City of Visalia’s Right-of-Way.
The intention of the Encroachment Permit is to minimize the impact to all modes of travel, protect the public and workers from hazardous conditions that may occur during construction activities, and ensure that existing infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, lighting, landscaping, utilities, etc. are protected. Furthermore, the Encroachment Permit ensures that all work or activities performed within the City of Visalia Right-of-Way is done in a manner that is applicable to the current code, standards, and construction means. These standards and requirements are in place to ensure the Permittee provides a safe and effective work area that warns, controls, and protects vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian movements.
Applicants
Please note the updates to the submittal process of encroachment permits with a compliance review that will occur to ensure submittal completeness. The notice can be found here.
Latest Updates
The Encroachment Permit Policy Manual has been updated and is currently being implemented, see below. For additional information you can email at [email protected] or call the Encroachment Permit office phone number at (559) 713-4339.
