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1. How do I get an encroachment permit?

The Engineering Services Division issues permits for construction work within the right-of-way of public streets. Applicable projects include utility construction, construction of street improvements and temporary traffic controls. Permits are issued to properly licensed and insured contractors.

The application form with submittal requirements for the permit and insurance requirements are available to review and download.

2. Does the city have standard engineering details?

The City of Watsonville Public Works and Utilities Department has adopted Public Improvement Standards for street improvements, utility improvements, and engineering design standards.

New construction plans for public and private infrastructure improvements are reviewed by Community Development Department Engineering Services Division for consistency with these standards.

Learn more about the Public Improvement Standards.

3. Where can I read the City’s storm drain post construction standards?

The city adopted a post construction storm drain mitigation ordinance that is based on the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s joint effort undertaken with small district communities to develop common storm drain development mitigation requirements.

For more information, review Post Construction Standards documents.

4. Where can I review the city’s development impact fees?

A list of the impact fees are provided online.

View the current Impact Fee Schedule (PDF).

5. How can I see what projects the City has out to bid?

The City of Watsonville uses eBidboard, a web-based bid management service as an electronic plan room. Potential contractors, subcontractors and suppliers may view current projects, register as plan holders, view the plan holders list, download plans and specifications, receive addendum notices and obtain bid results. This information is available free of charge.

View projects on eBidboard.