Engineering Resources

Engineering Services is now available Monday-Friday between 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. City staff are available during front counter hours to answer questions in person, and will also respond to concerns over-the-phone or through email during business hours. Below are the changes to current Engineering services:

• Encroachment permits and Excavation permits for utility work and work in the public right-of-way will be issued electronically on a case-by-case basis.
• Residential inspections are limited.  Please contact Engineering Services Department at (650) 947-2780 for more details.

The Engineering Division strives to provide excellence in serving the public. Typical responsibilities include:

• Implementation of the City Capital Improvement Program
• Planning and designing quality public infrastructure (Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Protection)
• Management of special assessment districts
• Reviewing and issuing  excavation permits (for utility work) and encroachment permits for various types of work in the public right-of-way
• Provision of floodplain management information
• Provision of City's bench mark information
• Overseeing City’s transportation network
• Preparing plans & specifications, bids, contracts, and providing inspection services for all City projects