Encroachment Permits Manual
The Encroachment Permits Manual describes Departmental policy, revisions and legislative actions that affect the encroachment permit process. It also provides information on the intergovernmental review process, procedures of the permitting process, storm water management, as-built plan requirements, utility encasement requirements, and other related programs and Departmental policies.
The manual’s purpose is to maintain uniform methods and procedures in the issuance of encroachment permits. Special situations and circumstances that require deviation from departmental design standards and policy are subject to approval by Headquarters Division of Design. Additional information applicable to encroachment permit work may be found in other Departmental manuals.
It is the responsibility of the manual holder to check this web page for the most up-to-date version of individual chapters and appendices of the manual.
To submit a proposed revision to the Encroachment Permits Manual, please see these instructions and submit this form.
Table of Contents:
| Encroachment Permits Manual (Individual Sections) | Updated |
| List of recent updates to the EP Manual (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Introduction (PDF) | 07/13 |
| Chapter 100 The Permit Function (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 200 Processing Permits (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 300 Exceptions to Policy (PDF) | 07/21 |
| Chapter 400 Environmental Requirements (PDF) | 09/17 |
| Chapter 500 Specific Encroachment Permits (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 600 Utility Permits (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Chapter 700 Glossary and Definitions (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix A "AASHTO" (PDF) | 02/11 |
| Appendix B "Agreements" (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix C "FHWA" (PDF) | 05/06 |
| Appendix D "Forms" (PDF) (See Apps and Forms page) | 12/22 |
| Appendix E "Guidelines" (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix F "Miscellaneous" (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix G "District Encroachment Permit Offices" (See Contact info page) | 09/23 |
| Appendix H "References" (PDF) | 09/23 |
| Appendix I "Resolutions" (PDF) | 01/02 |
| Appendix J "Road Connections and Driveways" (PDF) | 07/17 |
| Appendix K "General and Special Provisions" (PDF) | 09/23 |
Encroachment Permits
- EP Homepage
- Manuals and Publications:
- Applications and Forms
- ** NEW ** Caltrans Encroachment Permit System (CEPS)
- Temporary Permits for Businesses to Operate on State Highway Right of Way (ROW)
- New & Current Policy
- Specifications
- Other:
Contact Information: