Los Angeles County offers multiple types of encroachment permits to cover a wide range of activities in the public right-of-way and on County property. Selecting the right permit type is critical to getting your project moving without delays.
Overview of Permit Categories
Encroachment permits in Los Angeles County generally fall into categories based on the activity type: construction and utility work, road closures, access permissions, filming and events, storage or placement of objects, and access to specific County-managed properties like Flood Control District land.
Matching Your Activity to the Right Permit
The right permit depends on what you're doing, where you're doing it, and for how long. Driveway work requires a different permit than filming. Accessing a flood control channel calls for a different process than placing a storage bin. Identifying your specific activity is the first step to getting the right permit.
When Multiple Permits May Apply
Complex projects sometimes require more than one permit. A film production might need both a filming permit and a road closure permit. A construction project could require a street closure, a storage permit for materials, and a sewer lateral permit. We help identify all needed permits for your project.
Getting Expert Guidance
Navigating the permit landscape doesn't have to be complicated when you have the right guidance. Contact us to describe your project and we'll help identify the correct permit types and walk you through the application process from start to finish.