City Departments Public Works
Public Works
Maintenance of the City's infrastructure, such as roads, storm drains, traffic signals, street lights, and landscaping is the responsibility of the Department of Public Works. In addition to managing the day-to-day maintenance work, Public Works also designs and constructs new public facilities as well as major capital improvements to existing facilities.
For questions about specific services provided by Public Works, call our office at (714) 961-7170
Key Staff
Mark L. Stowell, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Vacant, Assistant City Engineer
Armando Jaime, Public Works Superintendent
Tony Wang, Traffic Engineering Manager
Traffic and Transportation
Click the link below to access information about a variety of traffic-related topics for Yorba Linda, as well as the region and the state.
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Road Construction Projects
Click the link below for the latest information on current and upcoming road construction projects in and around the City of Yorba Linda.
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Encroachment Permits
Encroachment permits are issued by the engineering department for the performance of any work in the public right of way or within a City easement.
Public right-of-way typically includes driveway approaches, sidewalks and parkways. When in doubt check with the Engineering Department for the exact location of the City's right-of-way or easements.
Encroachment permit applications are available at the engineering front counter or at the link below:
Permit application
A hardcopy of the permit application should be submitted to the engineering front counter along with:
• Certificate of Insurance naming the City as additionally insured
• A Site plan showing the location, dimension, nature of the proposed work, and any other details which may be required by the engineer (3 copies)
• Traffic control plan (when required)
A permit number will be assigned at the time of issuance.
Fees:
Permit fees are based on the type and amount of work involved. Additionally a cash deposit may be required to guarantee completion of the work or repair of existing facilities. The cash deposit is fully refundable upon successful compliance with the terms of the permit.
For a copy of the fee schedule of charges for these permits click here.