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Encroachment Permits

Permission is needed for many construction, commercial, and special event activities on City of Bishop street, alley, path, and parking lot property. This public City property is usually referred to as "right of way". The reason the permission is required is to ensure public safety, protect City's investment in public improvements, and ensure City standards are followed.

Encroachment permits are issued by the City of Bishop Department of Public Works at its office at 377 West Line Street (entrance off of Church Street). The first step to obtain an encroachment is to submit an encroachment permit application. There is usually a fee for the permit as provided for in the City's current fee schedule. The fee schedule is available from the City of Bishop website.

The completed application is submitted for review and to determine what fee and specific provisions, if any, are appropriate for proposed activity. For more complex activities, including most construction activities, there may be more than one review and update cycle necessary.

When the application has been reviewed, found acceptable, any fee paid, an encroachment permit is approved and issued.

Encroachment Permit Information (draft)

Encroachment permit application