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I want to do some work behind my curb and gutter. Do I need a permit?
That depends on how far behind the curb and gutter you are, and what kind or work you are doing. Normally City right-of-way extends about 10 feet behind the curb line. However, it can vary, and can be as wide as 16 feet in the original township areas. If you are doing any major work, such as sidewalks, driveway approaches, or sewer laterals, you must obtain an encroachment permit. Such work, if within the City’s right-of-way, must be done by a licensed contractor.
My sewer lateral is plugged up. Who is responsible for the needed repairs?
The sewer main in the City street or alley is maintained by the City. The lateral, from the main to your structure, is your responsibility.
I noticed some damaged sidewalk along a public street (not in front of my property), which I believe presents a public hazard. Who should I tell?
Please call the Engineering Division at (559)684-4213 and leave the appropriate information.
The sidewalk or curb and gutter in front of my property is damaged. Who is responsible for the needed repairs?
The adjacent property owner is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the curb, gutter, and sidewalk in front of their property. In addition, if the damage constitutes a public hazard, the City may require the repairs at this time.
How much are DIF fees?
Development Impact Fees (DIF) can be found here for single family residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
How much are plan check fees? How much are encroachment permit fees?
Engineering Division Fees are located here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
What city utilities (sewer, storm, water) are in the street in front of my development?
Please call (559) 684-4213.
Is the city's encroachment permit application online?
Yes, the permit application is located here, for a PDF formatted application form select this. For a checklist of requirements select here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
Where can I find Zoning maps?
Zoning Maps may be found here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
What are the oversize load permit fees?
Oversize load permit fees are $17 for a single trip and $90 for an annual permit. Applications are here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
What are the encroachment permit fees?
Encroachment permit fees are found here. Encroachment permit application form is here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
What are the requirements for encroachment permit application submittals?
Requirements for encroachment permit applications are listed here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
When are CalTrans permits required?
There are several state highways that run through the City of Tulare. These are SR 99, SR 137, and SR 63.

The limits for SR 137 through the City of Tulare are: Tulare Avenue (Morrison Street to "M" Street), "M" Street (Tulare Avenue to Inyo Avenue), and Inyo Avenue ("M" Street to west of Gemini Street).

The limits for SR 63 through the City of Tulare are: Mooney Boulevard (Tulare Avenue to Pacific Avenue)

SR 99 bisects the City of Tulare and extends from the north city limits through the south city limits. Any streets, avenues, or property intersecting or abutting SR99 should contact Caltrans for an encroachment permit. A link to Caltrans encroachment permit is here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
What are the fees to connect to water or sewer?
Fees for a new connection to city facilities are based on front footage lengths, cost of facility installation, required inspections, and various charges dependent upon the type of connection. Please call (559) 684-4213 for an estimate of fees.
Where is my sewer lateral located?
On the curb should be an "S" stamped into the concrete, if this can't be located please call (559) 684-4213.
Are city details available?
Table of Contents City Details

1000 General

2000 Parking and Driveway

3000 Drainage

4000 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk

5000 Alternative Storm Water Quality

6000 Utilities

7000 Streets and Traffic

8000 Landscaping and Irrigation

9000 Miscellaneous

If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
Are city specifications available?
Specifications are available online here. For RFP, RFQ, or RFB specifications, please try here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
Who do I call to get missing street name signs replaced?
Please call the following number, (559) 684-4320 or send an online request here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
Where can I find the most recent city Traffic Volumes?
The most recent Traffic Volumes are located here. If there are any further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
Where can I find information on city survey monuments?
The city survey monuments can be found at this location. If you have further questions please call (559) 684-4213.
Where can I find the City CIP?
The City of Tulare's current CIP projects can be found here. For any other questions please call (559) 684-4213.
How do I repair a sidewalk
All work done in the city right of way requires a licensed contractor. Please have your licensed contractor submit an encroachment permit application prior to beginning any work. For further questions please call (559) 684-4213.

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Engineering FAQ

I want to do some work behind my curb and gutter. Do I need a permit?

My sewer lateral is plugged up. Who is responsible for the needed repairs?

I noticed some damaged sidewalk along a public street (not in front of my property), which I believe presents a public hazard. Who should I tell?

The sidewalk or curb and gutter in front of my property is damaged. Who is responsible for the needed repairs?

How much are DIF fees?

How much are plan check fees? How much are encroachment permit fees?

What city utilities (sewer, storm, water) are in the street in front of my development?

Is the city's encroachment permit application online?

Where can I find Zoning maps?

What are the oversize load permit fees?

What are the encroachment permit fees?

What are the requirements for encroachment permit application submittals?

When are CalTrans permits required?

What are the fees to connect to water or sewer?

Where is my sewer lateral located?

Are city details available?

Are city specifications available?

Who do I call to get missing street name signs replaced?

Where can I find the most recent city Traffic Volumes?

Where can I find information on city survey monuments?

Where can I find the City CIP?

How do I repair a sidewalk