• Engineering Services
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Development Engineering
• Drainage/Flood Plain Management (FEMA)
• Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

1. Agendas and Minutes

• Permits
• Street Construction and Closures
• Stormwater Management Program (NPDES)
• Traffic Engineering
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Staff Contacts

Permits

• Encroachment Permit
• Transportation Permit
• Site Development Permit
• Grading Permit
• Drainage Permit
• Standard Plans and Details
• USA North for Digging
• Current Large Scale Permits

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encroachment permits

An encroachment permit is required for any work to be performed in the public right of way.  Examples of work requiring an encroachment permit would include (but are not limited to) trenching in the street for a new utility or repair and/or replacement, replacement of sidewalk, installation of a drain through the curb, and construction or widening of a driveway approach, and dumpsters and/or portable outdoor storage units.  On most streets, the public right of way extends approximately 10 feet from the face of curb but vary throughout the City.

TRANSPORTATION permits

A Transportation Permit is required for transportation loads in excess of Caltrans standard height, weight, and length requirements.  A permit is needed when the vehicle exceeds any of the following; 8 ½ feet wide, 14 feet tall, 40 feet in length, or 65 foot combined length.  A Transportation Permit is valid for 5 days and permit request must be made at least 1 working day prior to the transport date.

SITE DEVELOPMENT permits

A site development permit is required for work on private property which includes (but is not limited to) excavation or moving of dirt, installation or alteration of drainage, paving, or installation of site improvements such as sidewalk, landscaping, lighting, and utilities.  Prior to final approval of this permit generally requires approval by the Planning Department and/or the Planning Commission and review and approval by the Engineering Department of improvement plans, traffic, hydrology and soils studies and reports, and site stormwater control plans.

GRADING permits

A grading permit is required for work on private property or related to grading, paving, or clearing activities as outlined in the Grading Ordinance.

Drainage permits

A drainage permit is required for any work on any City-owned drainage easement or any other work that may alter the drainage patterns or characteristics.

For more information on any of these permits and which permits are applicable to any new construction project, please contact the Engineering Services Department at (925) 973-2670, or please utilize the City’s ONE STOP SHOP to coordinate new project activities with Engineering, Planning, Building, and the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District at one location.

Key Personnel:

Eric Ramos, Engineering Specialist	eramos@sanramon.ca.gov	(925) 973-2698
Theresa Peterson, Associate Engineer	tpeterson@sanramon.ca.gov	(925) 973-2685
Rick Hanson, Construction Supervisor	rhanson@sanramon.ca.gov	(925) 973-2694
Laura Rodriguez, Office Specialist	lrodriguez@sanramon.ca.gov	(925) 973-2670