Department of Transportation Permits
An Encroachment Permit is required for any work within an El Dorado County (County) maintained road easement or right-of-way per Chapter 12.08 of the County code of ordinances. Applicants have the options to apply directly in person at either the Placerville or South Lake Tahoe office front counter locations, or by email at dot.permits@edcgov.us.
Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
El Dorado County has the discretionary authority to issue permits for the movement of vehicles/loads exceeding statutory limitations on the length, width, height, and weight of vehicles as contained in Division 15 of the California Vehicle Code.
SPECIAL EVENTS, PARADES, AND ROAD CLOSURES
The Director of Transportation has the authority to order the temporary closure of a roadway, temporary traffic control, or modification of existing parking controls as necessary for the safety and protection of those participating in a special event under the County Code of Ordinances 12.37. Typical types of work include:
- Special events
- Parades
- Temporary Road Closures
Special Event Permit Application(PDF, 266KB)
Road Closures for Encroachment Permits
The Director of Transportations has the authority to order the temporary closure of roadways. Full road closures are temporary closures of all travel lanes of a roadway when necessary to perform encroachment permit work. Encroachment permit applicants may submit an application for a full road closure permit when working conditions will not allow the roadway to remain open to traffic. A site specific traffic control plan and detour plan must be included with the submittal of a full road closure permit application.
Full Road Closure Permit(PDF, 232KB)