Permits
ATTENTION: Beginning July 5, 2024, the City of Dublin will be implementing a new system to streamline the existing application, permitting, and licensing process. Please go to dublin.ca.gov/CSS to start your application.
Dublin Public Works Permitting and Plan Review Process
The Public Works Department continues business operations and City staff and contractors will conduct plan review and permit issuance. The Department will be making a few adjustments to its permitting process in order to best serve the community:
The City requires all permit applicants to submit documents/plans electronically.
At this time, all payments must be submitted via check, made payable to “City of Dublin”, indicating the permit number in the memo field. A permit number shall be assigned to an application shortly after receipt of the submittal. Send checks by mail to:
ATTN: Permit Staff
City of Dublin Public Works Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Please check back as these processes may change as additional resources become available.
Any questions or concerns regarding these interim changes can be forwarded to pwpermits@dublin.ca.gov
Please submit all Public Works permit applications to PWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
Emergency Work:
You must notify the Public Works Department and inspector by phone (925-833-6630) the day emergency work is done and submit a permit application within five (5) business days confirming the work performed (Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.04.020.B).
Encroachment Permits
An encroachment permit is required for any work performed in the public right of way, as specified in Chapter 7.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code. Examples of work requiring an encroachment permit includes, but is not limited to:
- Closure of minor streets for a block party
- Placing a temporary storage container (i.e. POD) in the street
- Construction, replacement, or widening of a driveway approach
- Repairing or replacing a storm drain pipe through the curb
- Repair or replacement of a sidewalk
- Trenching in the street for a utility repair (i.e. sewer later repair)
Note: On most streets, the public right of way extends approximately eight feet (8') from the face of curb.
- Street Cut Moratorium Interactive Map – for any cut or trench into the paved portion of the street, please check to see if there is a current moratorium on your street.
- Encroachment Permit Application - complete the application and submit to PWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Checklist of Basic Requirements – please review the checklist prior to submitting your permit application
- Chapter 7.04 Encroachments of the Dublin Municipal Code
- Sample Insurance Certificates - provide a copy of your insurance certificate with your permit application
- Fees - the total cost of the permit will be provided to you once the permit is ready to be issued
- Business License - if you do not have a Business License with the City, contact the Community Development Department
- Review Time - Approved, conditionally approved, or denied within 30 working days, or six weeks (Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.04.190)
- Submit the completed permit application along with any plans to: mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (925) 833-6630.
Grading & Sitework Permits
A grading or sitework permit may be required for work on private property which includes (but is not limited to):
- Excavation or movement of dirt
- Installation or alteration of drainage
- Installation of site improvements like sidewalks or significant landscaping
- Paving
- Grading Permit Application - complete the application and submit to mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Sitework Permit Application - complete the application and submit to mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Checklist of Basic Requirements – please review the checklist prior to submitting your permit application
- Sample Insurance Certificates - provide a copy of your insurance certificate with your permit application
- Fees - the total cost of the permit will be provided to you once the permit is ready to be issued
- Business License - if you do not have a Business License with the City, contact the Community Development Department
- Review Time - Approved, conditionally approved, or denied within 30 working days, or six weeks (Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.04.190)
- Submit the completed permit application along with any plans to: mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (925) 833-6630.
Personal Wireless Service Facility Permits
A personal wireless service facility permit is required to construct, install, modify, or maintain a personal wireless service facility within, upon, over, or under the limits of any street in the city, as required by Article IV of Chapter 7.04 of the Ordinance Code.
- Personal Wireless Service Facility Permit applications and submittal requirements
- Processing Agreement along with initial deposit for review and inspection
- Chapter 7.04 Amended Ordinance 10-17
- Chapters 8.92, 8.36, 8.104 Amended Ordinance 11-17
- Please submit all information to PWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
Saturday and Holiday Work Permits
Please note a new process has been implemented for all future Saturday and Holiday Work Permits, effective November 7, 2014. See attached memo.
- Saturday Permit - Blanket Application - complete the application and submit to mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Saturday Permit - Single Day Application - complete the application and submit to mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Checklist of Basic Requirements – please review the checklist prior to submitting your permit application
- Sample Insurance Certificates - provide a copy of your insurance certificate with your permit application
- Fees - the total cost of the permit will be provided to you once the permit is ready to be issued
- Business License - if you do not have a Business License with the City, contact the Community Development Department
- Review Time - Approved, conditionally approved, or denied within 30 working days, or six weeks (Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.04.190)
- Submit the completed permit application along with any plans to: mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (925) 833-6630.
Transportation Permits
A transportation permit is required for vehicles or loads that exceed the maximum allowable California Vehicle Code (CVC) dimensions (width, length, height, and overhand). The purpose of issuing the permit is to ensure that appropriate routes are used, based upon the truck route map , and to keep track of large vehicles which may damage City facilities.
- Transportation Permit Application - complete the application and submit to mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Sample Insurance Certificates - provide a copy of your insurance certificate with your permit application
- Fees - the total cost of the permit will be provided to you once the permit is ready to be issued
- Review Time - Approved, conditionally approved, or denied within 30 working days, or six weeks (Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.04.190 )
- Submit the completed permit application along with any plans to: mailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- mailto:public.works@dublin.ca.gov For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (925) 833-6630.
- Checklist of Basic Requirements – please review the checklist prior to submitting your permit application.
Film / Photography Permits
A film / photography permit is required to film, still or motion pictures, on public property or within public right of way which includes (but is not limited to):
- City-owned or leased buildings
- City parks
- City streets and/or sidewalks
- Film-Photography Permit Application - complete the application and submit to mailto:%20public.works@dublin.ca.govmailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Checklist of Basic Requirements – please review the checklist prior to submitting your permit application
- Sample Insurance Certificates - provide a copy of your insurance certificate with your permit application
- Fees - the total cost of the permit will be provided to you once the permit is ready to be issued
- Business License - if you do not have a Business License with the City, contact the Community Development Department
- Review Time - Approved, conditionally approved, or denied within 30 working days, or six weeks (Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.04.190)
- Submit the completed permit application along with any plans to: mailto:public.works@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (925) 833-6630.
The basic fee provides for Public Works inspection of traffic control and site restoration. Additional fees may apply depending on the scope of the project, such as the number of days and locations. Activities in parks or buildings are subject to the established fees for the use of those facilities.
Miscellaneous Permits
A miscellaneous permit is required for a variety of reviews such as an A mended Map, Certificate of Correction, Grant Deed / Grant of Easement (No Improvement Plans), Certificate of Compliance / Merger / Parcel Map Waiver, Warranty Inspection & Project Closeout, Street Vacation / Abandonment, COA Compliance Review (No Improvement Plans), Single Parcel Review (No Improvement Plans), and Final Map or Parcel Map (No Improvement Plans).
- Miscellaneous Permit Application - complete the application and submit to mailto:%20public.works@dublin.ca.govmailto:pwpermits@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- Checklist of Basic Requirements – please review the checklist prior to submitting your permit application
- Sample Insurance Certificates - provide a copy of your insurance certificate with your permit application
- Fees - the total cost of the permit will be provided to you once the permit is ready to be issued
- Business License - if you do not have a Business License with the City, contact the Community Development Department
- Review Time - Approved, conditionally approved, or denied within 30 working days, or six weeks (Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.04.190)
- Submit the completed permit application along with any plans to: mailto:public.works@dublin.ca.govPWPermits@dublin.ca.gov
- For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (925) 833-6630.
For More Information
To determine whether you need a permit, please email the Engineering Department of Public Works at PWPermits@dublin.ca.gov . Thank you!