NEW! Novato Permits Online Portal

The City of Novato has transitioned to a new online permit system, Novato Permits. Applicants can submit permit applications directly through our new portal, this includes:

• Encroachment Permit
• Grading Permit
• Temporary Event Sign - Encroachment Permit

A Novato Permits account is required prior to applying for a permit online. 

For any questions regarding Public Works permits, please email engineeringservices@novato.org or call 415.899.8246.

View the City calendar for closure dates (alternating Fridays and holidays)

Resources

• City of Novato Draft Construction & Engineering Standards 
  • Marin County Uniform Construction Standards, Updated 2018 (external link)
  • Latest Edition of State Standard Specifications (external link)
• Traffic Control Plan & Truck Route Plan Information
• Caltrans Stormwater BMPs for Construction Sites
• Insurance, Indemnity & Worker's Comp Requirements
• Street Tree List
• Community Banner Program 

Permit Applications

• Permit and Application Fee Schedule
• Encroachment Permit Application
• Grading Permit Application
• Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements for Encroachment Permits
• Novato Moratorium Streets
  
• Anticipated Moratorium Streets
• MarinMap GIS (external link)
• Definitions for Public Works Engineering Permits
• Temporary Event Sign - Encroachment Permit Application

Flooding, Stormwater, and Erosion Control

• BASMAA Post Construction Manual
• Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) Template
• FEMA  (external link)
• Marin County Landowner Resources (external link)
• Marin County Flood Preparedness (external link)

Americans with Disabilities Act

• ADA Self- Evaluation and Transition Plan   
  • Compiled appendices for the draft ADA Transition Plan