Public Works Department issues the following permits:

• Encroachment Permit - Allows individuals, contractors or utilities companies to do work within the public right-of-way.
  
  Encroachment Permit Checklist - You may use this checklist as a guide for encroachment permit applications.
  
  Click here to download an Encroachment Permit Application.
  Click here to download a Temporary Traffic Control Application. Click here to download an example of a CG 2012, Commercial General Liability Endorsement.  This endorsement is required with the liability insurance certificate.
  Click here to download an Agent Authorization Form. This form allows the permittee to authorize additional parties to perform work under the same permit.
  Click here to download an Engineering Fee Schedule.
  Click here to download fees for purchasing a Mission Style water meter box.
  Click here for a standard checklist for communication conduit plans.
  View Standard Specifications & Engineering Standards:
  Standard Specifications
  Engineering Standards
  
  Newsracks
  Click here to download a Newsrack Permit Application Checklist, and click here for a Newsrack Location Submittal Form.
  
  
  For information on Encroachment Permits, contact (805) 781-7015.
   

• Transportation Permit - Required whenever the size or weight of a vehicle and/or load exceed the maximums allowed by the California Vehicle Code. Click here to download a Transportation Permit Application. 
  
  The fax number for Transportation Permits is: (805) 783-7751. 
  
  For information on Transportation Permits, contact (805) 781-7015.
   

• Tree Permit - Allows individuals to remove or replace trees within the public right-of-way and certain trees located on private property.                                                                                            Click here to download a Tree Removal Application.

For more information on Public Works permits:

• Please send e-mail to Public Works Feedback
• Contact the Public Works Department by phone at (805) 781-7200.
• Contact the department by fax at (805) 781-7198.
• Office hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Stop by the office or send mail to:
  
     City of San Luis Obispo
     Public Works Department
     919 Palm Street
     San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3208