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What are the submittal requirements and improvement standards for civil plans?

For submittal requirements and improvement standards click links below:

Note: The Improvement Standards adopted October 10, 2007, shall apply to all development applications not deemed complete on the date of adoption and the Construction Specifications shall apply to all projects that have not received improvement plan review comments on the date of adoption.

• Construction Specifications  (October 10, 2007)
• Modifications or Addition to Improvement Standard and Details (October 10, 2007)

Previous Improvement Standards:

• Prior Improvement Standards
  (City of Elk Grove adopted the County of Sacramento Improvement Standard, June 1, 1999)
• Prior Standard Construction Specifications
  (City of Elk Grove adopted the County of Sacramento Standard Construction Specifications, September 2001)
• Modifications of or Addition to Improvement Standards and Details for Improvement Standards dated June 1, 1999 and Standard Construction Specifications (September 2001)

Special Provisions for Legal Relations and Responsibilities

• Traffic Signal, Lighting Systems, Signs, and Pavement Markings

Standard Notes

• City of Elk Grove General Notes
• City of Elk Grove Drainage Notes
• City of Elk Grove Supplemental Notes
• City of Elk Grove Erosion & Sediment Control Notes
• City of Elk Grove Signing & Striping Notes
• National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Notes
• City of Elk Grove Traffic Signal Notes

Other

• Project Billing Information Form
• Letter of Authorization
• Utility Representative Contact List

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What should I do if I want to move a property boundary line?

For submittal requirements click links below:

• Boundary Line Adjustments: Submittal Requirements to Planning Division

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What is the difference between a Parcel Map and Final Map? What are the submittal requirements?

The difference between a Parcel Map and Final Map is that a Parcel Map is for a parcel being split into four (4) or less parcels (commercial and industrial parcels not included) and a Final Map is a parcel being split into five (5) or more lots. For submittal requirements click links below:

• Parcel Maps and Final Maps: Submittal Requirements to Development Engineering

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What permit do I need to do construction in the public right of way?

An Encroachment Permit. For submittal requirements click link below:

• Encroachment Permits

How to Submit an Encroachment Permit

Submit electronically (download permit application) to epermitsline@elkgrovecity.org, or by mail to:

City of Elk Grove
Attn: Public Works - Permit Services
8401 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Prior to permit processing or review, a permit deposit is required. Required deposits may be sent via USPS mail or delivery service (i.e. FedEx, UPS) to:

City of Elk Grove
Attn: Public Works - Permit Services
8401 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758

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What if I need a new address for a building?

For submittal requirements for Commercial and Non-Commercial Addresses click link below:

• Addressing Application: Commercial and Non-Subdivision