Over the Counter Permits

 Please note that engineering permit applications are being accepted via email at pw@novato.org. In-person consultation or permit applications are currently by appointment only. Please contact the Engineering Division at 415-899-8246 to schedule an appointment or for general questions.

View City calendar for closure dates (alternating Fridays and holidays) 

• City of Novato Draft Construction & Engineering Standards 
  • Marin County Uniform Construction Standards, Updated 2018 (pdf document)
  • Implementation of the 2015 Caltrans Construction Contract Standards (external link)
• Traffic Control Plan & Truck Route Plan Information
• Caltrans Stormwater BMPs for Construction Sites
• Insurance, Indemnity & Worker's Comp Requirements
• Street Tree List
• Community Banner Program (How to hang a banner over De Long Avenue)

Permit Applications

• Permit and Application Fee Schedule
• View detailed inspection request instructions & codes
• Encroachment Permit Application
• Grading Permit Application
• Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements for Encroachment Permits
• Novato Moratorium Streets
  
• Anticipated Moratorium Streets
• MarinMap GIS (external link)
• Definitions for Public Works Engineering Permits
• Temporary Event Sign - Encroachment Permit Application

Flooding, Stormwater, and Erosion Control

• BASMAA Post Construction Manual
• Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) Template
• FEMA  (external link)
• Marin County Landowner Resources (external link)
• Marin County Flood Preparedness (external link)

Americans with Disabilities Act

• ADA Self- Evaluation and Transition Plan   
  • Compiled appendices for the draft ADA Transition Plan

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