Public Works Department

Our Mission

The mission of your Public Works Department is to improve and maintain the community’s infrastructure to preserve and enhance the quality of life for our residents and to facilitate economic development opportunities within the City. 

What we do

The Public Works Department provides for the routine maintenance and improvement of public streets, facilities, landscape maintenance, sewer collection system, transportation management services, engineering services, and recycling/environmental programs. 

The Public Works Department consists of the following divisions: Administrative Services, Building & Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Engineering Services, Public Landscape Maintenance, Streets and Sanitation Maintenance, and Transportation Services.

Reference Materials

CIP Projects & Information

Documents & Standards

Land Development Project Submittal Forms

For all questions about Land Development Project submittals, email pwengineering@placentia.org.

Reports

Permits

***NEW UPDATE******(online submission)

 https://ci-placentia-ca.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home

Encroachment Permits

If you wish to perform any work in the public right-of-way, this generally includes the roadway, median, sidewalk, curb, gutter, parkway, and driveway, you will need to submit an online application for an Encroachment Permit along with a certificate of insurance & additional insured endorsements, street improvement plans and/or traffic control plans for the proposed work. There is a separate plan check fee. The cost of an Encroachment Permit is based on the permit fee, technology fee, and the number of required hours of inspection determined by the Public Works Inspector. Please refer to the Public Works Fee Schedule for a breakdown of the cost of the permit. If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Services Division by phone at (714) 993-8131 or email at pwengineering@placentia.org.

If you have any problems or have any questions about accessing or utilizing the Citizens Portal, you can obtain information from the Granicus Portal's FAQ page by clicking on Portals FAQ or contact the Engineering Services Division by phone at (714) 993-8131 or email at pwengineering@placentia.org. 

Encroachment Permit Minimum Insurance Requirements: COI Requirements

Transportation Permits

Transportation permits are required for those vehicles that exceed the maximum width, height, length, or overhang and desire to travel on City streets and highways. The limits are outlined in the Caltrans Transportation Guidelines Manual as well as the informational guide below. Trucks are to always follow the marked truck routes until it is necessary to diverge to travel to the destination. The truck routes are also available to view in the informational guide below.

* Transportation Permit Information - Information and Required Truck Routes

Please submit an application three business days before the start of the trip. Permits will be processed within three business days after receipt of the application. The cost of a single trip permit is $17.00 and $95.00 for an annual permit. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to issuing a permit. Permits will not be issued until payment has been received.

If you have any problems or have any questions about accessing or utilizing the Citizens Portal, you can obtain information from SmartGov's FAQ page by clicking on SmartGov FAQ or contact the Engineering Services Division by phone at (714) 993-8131 or email at pwengineering@placentia.org. 

Public Records Requests

The City Clerk’s Office handles Public Records Requests in compliance with California’s Public Records Act. To acquire a public record, please submit a Public Record Request Form (PDF). The completed request form may be mailed or hand-delivered to City Hall at: 

City of Placentia
Attn: City Clerk
401 E. Chapman Avenue
Placentia, CA 92870