OldSurveyor
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Hello Tom in Sacramento County!
Your anonymity is very important. We really don't need to know more than that.
You have probably found this info already:
"Encroachment permits can be obtained by submitting an application with attachments to the County of Sacramento, Technical Resources, 827-7th Street, Room 105, Sacramento, CA 95814. Encroachment permit review typically takes 1 to 3 weeks. Fees associated with obtaining a permit are $103 for new driveway encroachment permits and $360.50 for all other permits. A $2,500 security deposit is also required prior to the issuance of a permit. In addition to these fees, inspection fees associated with this permit are charged to the permit holder at an hourly rate. "
Link: Encroachment Permits
Facing an initial $360.50 fee to start the process, along with posting a $2,500 bond ( ask your homeowner's insurance agent for a small spot fee to cover this) along with hourly rates, rate undisclosed, you should be in a position to ask some questions of the county.
Having dealt with various county highway departments for longer than forty years, I can suggest some questions you might ask going in:
Have fence encroachment requests ever been approved before?
What is the hourly rate for "inspection"?
If my permit is declined do I get a refund? If so, how much?
If a permit is issued, being permissive, can permission be withdrawn? If so, how?
Your anonymity is very important. We really don't need to know more than that.
You have probably found this info already:
"Encroachment permits can be obtained by submitting an application with attachments to the County of Sacramento, Technical Resources, 827-7th Street, Room 105, Sacramento, CA 95814. Encroachment permit review typically takes 1 to 3 weeks. Fees associated with obtaining a permit are $103 for new driveway encroachment permits and $360.50 for all other permits. A $2,500 security deposit is also required prior to the issuance of a permit. In addition to these fees, inspection fees associated with this permit are charged to the permit holder at an hourly rate. "
Link: Encroachment Permits
Facing an initial $360.50 fee to start the process, along with posting a $2,500 bond ( ask your homeowner's insurance agent for a small spot fee to cover this) along with hourly rates, rate undisclosed, you should be in a position to ask some questions of the county.
Having dealt with various county highway departments for longer than forty years, I can suggest some questions you might ask going in:
Have fence encroachment requests ever been approved before?
What is the hourly rate for "inspection"?
If my permit is declined do I get a refund? If so, how much?
If a permit is issued, being permissive, can permission be withdrawn? If so, how?
