Permitting & Development Services Cupertino CA

The Development Services Division provides design and construction administration for all capital improvement programs including streets, buildings, parks, utilities, and pavement maintenance. The Division reviews plans for all private developments including residential, commercial and industrial, as well as for encroachment permit applications for work in the public right of way, to ensure conformance with City standards. Inspection services ensure compliance with city standards on all public and private projects.

ALERT! NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTER CLOSURES
Future Closures:
The Public Works counter will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for the Labor Day Holiday. Public Works counter services will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Contact Us

Public Works Counter: Please visit City Hall during the counter hours listed below.

In-Person Counter Hours

Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Telephone/Online Consultation: Telephone or online consultation is highly encouraged. To schedule either a telephone or virtual online meeting please call (408) 777-3354, or email engineering@cupertino.gov.

Email: Public Works staff can be contacted by email at engineering@cupertino.gov. For encroachment permits at encroachmentpermits@cupertino.gov.

Field Inspections: To schedule an inspection for right of way and encroachment permit work, please call Kevin Rieden at (408) 205-6326, or the Public Works mainline at (408) 777-3354.