Permits

Building Permit

Any building or structure that is to be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished requires a Building Permit from Development Services/Building Division. However, there are some exceptions that do not require a Building Permit.

For more information, please call the Building Division at 707-588-2240.

Encroachment Permit

The City Engineer's office located at City Hall administers Encroachment Permits (PDF). Encroachment Permits are required pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Chapter 12.04. Applications are available online (PDF) or at the Development Services/Engineering Division at 130 Avram Avenue. Permits are required for making an opening or excavation for any purpose in any City Street or public right-of-way. For example, if someone wants to widen their driveway approach apron or install a drainpipe through the sidewalk, these require an encroachment permit.

For more information, please contact Development Services/Engineering Division at 707-588-2232.

Public Safety Permits

The Public Safety Department, located at 500 City Center Drive, administers Fire Permits, parking permits, bingo permits, and a variety of other permits.

Transportation Permit

Oversize Vehicle or Load Permit: A Transportation Permit is required when the operation and moving of vehicles or loads in, on, upon, along or into any public street or highway in the city in excess of size, height and weight of vehicles allowed to be moved or operated on highways under the provisions of Division 15 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California occurs. Applications are available online (PDF) or at Development Services/Engineering Division, 130 Avram Avenue.

For more information, please contact Development Services/Engineering Division at 707-588-2232.