Permits & Agreements

The permits and agreements administered by the Engineering Department primarily relate to:

Encroachments

If you perform any work or store materials and equipment within the City’s right-of-way, you need an Encroachment Permit. Generally, the City’s right-of-way extends about 20-25 feet from the center of the road on most residential streets, and much wider on through-roads.

Transportation Permits

The City of Lafayette limits the routes and hours of travel for oversize vehicles by issuing a Transportation Permit.

Creek Setbacks

If you have a creek-side property and you are contemplating work, you will need a creek setback determination. Article 5 of the Lafayette Municipal Code Ordinance No. 512 prohibits construction of structures within the creek setback area.

Schedule Annual Inspection of Stormwater Management Facilities

If you have a Stormwater Management Facility Operation and Maintenance Agreement recorded on the title of your property you are required to have the treatment facilities inspected once a year and the inspection report must be provided to the City of Lafayette Engineering Department.  Per the agreement you may use the Contra Costa County Conservation and Development Department to obtain a permit and obtain the necessary inspections.  Alternatively you may request that the City of Lafayette perform these inspections, for which you will be charged a fee.  Inspections can be scheduled between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.  It is not required that you be on site during these inspections.  However, please ensure all pets are secured and any locked gates are open to allow for inspector’s full access to the yard.  We anticipate inspections will take less than 30 minutes.  To schedule your inspection please click on the heading above.