Right-of-Way Permits - General Information
Any construction or demolition occurring in City Of Irvine that involves work within the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit issued by the City Of Irvine Community Development Department, prior to beginning the work. 

Encroachment permits vary in type and cost based on the kind and amount of work that will take place in the public right-of-way. The most common encroachment permits involves: street closure - these are necessary when construction activities impede traffic flow or involve full or partial closure of any roadways in the City Of Irvine. 

An encroachment permit is also required for the construction of drive approach gutters that enter or are adjacent to the public right-of-way.  

For more information about the necessity of an encroachment permit, or about obtaining one, visit the Community Development Department, located at 1 Civic Center Plaza from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday or call 949-724-6313.