Engineering Division

Services Provided

The Engineering Division is responsible for ensuring that public and private street and sidewalk facilities, storm drainage, water supply, sewage collection, public facilities, and landscaped areas are designed and constructed in a manner consistent with City and other applicable codes and standards. Emphasis is placed upon the protection and preservation of natural resources and our coastal marine environment.

Encroachment Permits

Work done within the City's right-of-way requires an Encroachment Permit. Download and complete Encroachment Permit Application. (NEW PDF FILLABLE APPLICATION) Please view the Working within the City Right of Way requirements for a list and specifics regarding requirements.

Encroachment Permit submittal will be processed, and applicant will be notified of permit fees due. Please allow for 2-3 business days (after all required documents have been submitted) and 1-2 weeks (for encroachment permits that require an exhibit/plan review) to process and issue encroachment permits. Permits can be paid via credit card by phone or mail, or open counter hours. For any questions or to submit an application, please contact engineering at encroachment@morrobayca.gov or (805) 772-6285.

Encroachment Agreement

Structures within the City's right-of-way require an Encroachment Agreement. To submit a request, please follow the Encroachment Agreement Instructions and Exhibit Template

Outdoor Dining

An Encroachment Permit is used for temporary outdoor dining. To submit a request for this permit, please contact Public Works at (805)772-6285.

Final Maps and Subdivision Improvement

Final & Parcel Map Checklist: Download and complete the checklist, Final & Parcel Map Checklist. Submit with required documents and plans. Requirements and preparation of Final & Parcel Map, can be found at the City of Morro Bay Municipal Code Title 16-Subdivisions: https://library.municode.com/ca/morro_bay/codes/code_of_ordinances

Standard Drawings and Specifications

The city is in the process of updating the Morro Bay Engineering Standard Drawings and Specifications (PDF) The following details have been updated:

• Caltrans Curb Ramp Detail A88A
• Caltrans Curb Ramp and Passageway Detail A88B
• 2 to 4 Water Manifold Assembly
• 5 or More Water Manifold Assembly
• Driveway with Sidewalk (with curb & gutter)
• Double Check Backflow Assembly
• Frontage Exhibit 50' & 60' Right of Way
• Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly
• Single Water Service and Connection
• Trench Repair Detail
• Utilities Location
• Water Tie-in Detail
• Water Valve

Resources

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 
• Bike Route Map (PDF)
  
• Business License
• Capital Projects
• CA MUTCD (Caltrans) and figures of commonly encountered traffic control needs:
  • Detour for a Closed Street (TA-20) (Requires City Engineer approval) 
  • Lane Closure on Two-Lane Road Using Flaggers (TA-10)
  • Land Shift on Road with Low Traffic Volumes (TA-105(CA))
  • Recommended Advance Warning Sign Spacing
  • Short-Duration or Mobile Operation on a Shoulder (TA-4)
  • Shoulder Work with Minor Encroachment (TA-6)
  • Sidewalk Detour or Diversion (TA-28)
  • Taper Length Criteria for Temporary Traffic Control Zones
  • Work on the Shoulder (TA-3)
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Manual (PDF)
• Flood Damage Prevention Regulations (PDF)
• Large Peak Flood Control Requirements (PDF)
• PG&E Report a Street Light Outage or Problem
• Pavement Management Plan (PMP)
• Private Sewer Line (PSL) Video Inspection Requirements
• Rubberized Pavement (PDF)
• Stormwater Management Requirements
• Trees
• Water Construction Service Application
• Water Meter Service Connection Application