Engineering Permits
Introducing New Online Permitting System
The Town proudly introduces a new Online Permitting Services System. We can now accept, review, and provide feedback for documents submitted securely online. This streamlined tool allows our customers to apply and pay for Engineering Development, Tree Removal permits, and other Town-issued permits online. We are currently in transition phase towards complete switch to online permit application process. During this transition phase, Town will be accepting applications both on paper/pdf and through the new Accela Citizen Portal.
We hope you find using Online Permitting Services easy and efficient!
Before you get started, do you know what permit you need to apply for? If you’re not sure, check out the new Permit Decision Tool! It will help you determine why type of permit you will need! Otherwise, follow the steps below.
- Become an Accela Citizen Access (ACA) registered user. Head to the Accela Citizen Portal and register with your email address. You’ll receive a confirmation email to your inbox. Once you confirm, you’re ready for step 2!
- Already have an account? Click here to log in. You can check the status of your existing permits or move to step 2 to start a new application.
- Complete the online permit application through ACA, which includes submitting necessary forms, plans, documents, and other project-related materials. Staff will review the documents submitted by you to ensure your file contains all the required information for your project to be reviewed. Please check out the submittal guidelines for various permits on Engineer website here as you prepare your plans.
- Resolve fees for your application. Once the documents you have provided have been determined to be complete, it will move on from being a pre-application to a full application. You will be asked to pay associated fees online via credit card. Alternatively, you can mail a check or come into our office during counter hours (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to pay for the associated fees.
- Responding to comments & collaborating with staff. Through the ACA platform, you can receive comments, marked-up plans, provide resubmissions, and other activities related to the review of your application. We encourage you to collaborate with staff via email.
We are excited to offer services that safely keep our community moving forward!
If there are any questions regarding PPW Engineering permits for Encroachments, Grading, Debris Bin, Storage, Haul, Tree Removal, etc., please contact our staff by phone at (408)399-5771 or via email ppw@losgatosca.gov.
Tree Removal Permit:
Please find all information related to trees here