Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Department of Public Works

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1	Where are your Permit Offices and what hours are they open?
2	What is an Excavation Permit?
3	What is a Transportation (Moving) Permit?
4	What is a Service Cut Permit?
5	How do I apply for a Transportation (Moving) Permit?
6	What are the permit fees based on?
7	How do I get a permit to film or photograph in the road right-of-way or on county property?
8	When do I need a permit for working in the road?
9	What is the turn-around time for processing storm drain permit connection applications?
10	As a developer, how would I obtain the necessary permits for the construction of roads, sewers, storm drains, and utilities for a new development.
11	Do I need a permit to put up a sign on my own property?
12	What is an Encroachment Permit?
13	Who do I contact to file a claim with the County?
14	What is a Construction Permit?
15	What are the guidelines and criteria for issuing storm drain connection permits?
16	What are the fees for a road permit?
17	How do I apply for a permit to connect to a storm drain?
18	How do I get permission to modify a County storm drain or catch basin?
19	I'm a developer providing a joint utility trench for the utility companies. Do I need a permit?
20	How do I gain access to a County channel?
21	Can I get an excavation permit to connect my house water line to the main line?
22	How do I get an annual permit for transporting extra legal loads over County roads?
23	Where do I get the hydrology for a storm drain system constructed by the county?
24	What is the expected turnaround time for processing my permit?
25	May I get copies of the right-of-way maps for a County storm drain or channel?
26	What do I need to submit to obtain a permit for the construction of a sewer main?
27	Do I need a permit to place a dumpster in front of my house?
28	I completed the work for my permit and would like to get my deposit refunded. When can I expect my refund?
29	How do I get a dog out of the channel?
30	Who would I report a broken gate around a channel to?
31	Is my property in a flood hazard zone?
32	There is construction work in my street which is causing various types of problems. Who do I call?
33	There is a spill draining into a catch basin or channel. Who should I notify?
34	I would like to install a utility line under, over, across, or along a County Flood Control facility. What do I do?
35	I have noticed landscape and/or fencing along a channel that requires maintenance. Who do I report this problem to?
36	I have a storm drain easement running through my property and I would like to build over it. What are the requirements for building over the storm drain?

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