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Public Works Department
Our Mission
The mission of your Public Works Department is to improve and maintain the community’s infrastructure to preserve and enhance the quality of life for our residents and to facilitate economic development opportunities within the City.
What we do
The Public Works Department provides for the routine maintenance and improvement of public streets, facilities, landscape maintenance, sewer collection system, transportation management services, engineering services, and recycling/environmental programs.
The Public Works Department consists of the following divisions: Administrative Services, Building & Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Engineering Services, Public Landscape Maintenance, Streets and Sanitation Maintenance, and Transportation Services.
Reference Materials
CIP Projects & Information
- CIP Budget FY 2023-24
- Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation & Maintenance Schedule (Updated June 2023)
- FY 2022-2023 Roadway Rehabilitation Project
- City Pavement Cut Moratorium Ordinance
- City Street Moratorium Map (updated November 2023)
Documents & Standards
- Grading Permit Application
- Public Works Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2023)
- Residential Parkway Design Guidelines
- Speed Hump Program Guidelines
- Storm Drain Legend Map
- Street Sweeping Schedule
- Traffic Control Plan Template
- Traffic Control Plan Requirements
- Tree Trimming Cycle Map
- Trench Patch Detail
- Urban Forest Protection Ordinance
Land Development Project Submittal Forms
- Sewer Capacity Study Guidelines
- Hydrology and Hydraulics Submittal Checklist
- Street Improvement Plan Template
- Rough Grading Plan Template
- Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Template
For all questions about Land Development Project submittals, please email us at pwengineering@placentia.org.
Reports
Permits
Encroachment Permits
If you wish to perform any work in the public right-of-way, this generally includes the sidewalk, curb, gutter, planting strip, and driveway, you will need to submit a completed Encroachment Permit application along with a certificate of insurance & additional insured endorsements, street improvement plans and/or traffic control plans for the proposed work. There is a separate plan check fee. The cost of an Encroachment permit is based on the permit fee, technology fee, and the number of required hours of inspection determined by the Public Works Inspector. Please refer to the Public Works Fee Schedule for a breakdown of the cost of the permit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Engineering Services Division by phone at (714) 993-8148 or email at pwengineering@placentia.org.
- Encroachment Permit Application (updated July 1, 2023)
- Encroachment Permit Insurance Requirements (PDF)
Transportation Permits
Transportation permits are required for those vehicles that exceed the maximum width, height, length, or overhang and desire to travel on City streets and highways. The limits are outlined in the Caltrans Transportation Guidelines Manual.
Please submit an application one business day before the start of the trip. Permits will be processed within one business day after receipt of the application. The cost of a single trip permit is $16.00 and $90.00 for an annual permit. In addition, proof of insurance and a copy of the payment check is required prior to issuing a permit. Annual permits will not be issued until payment of $90.00 has been received by mail or in person.
Single Trip and Annual Permits may be processed in person or by email at pwengineering@placentia.org.
Public Records Requests
The City Clerk’s Office handles Public Records Requests in compliance with California’s Public Records Act. To acquire a public record, please submit a Public Record Request Form (PDF). The completed request form may be mailed or hand-delivered to City Hall at:
City of Placentia
Attn: City Clerk
401 E. Chapman Avenue
Placentia, CA 92870
You may also fax public record requests to City Hall at (714) 961-0283.