Engineering Division

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Engineering is responsible for the design and construction of improvements and major repairs to roads, bridges and County facilities. The division also reviews and develops standards for new development projects.

Capital Improvement Projects Advertised for Qualifications or Proposals

Professional Architects and Engineers and Contractors can download project information, submit qualification paperwork, or submit a bid price to design a county facility or construct a county project.

Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs)

Area Contractors, as required by Section 22034 of the California Public Contract Code, the Engineering division maintains a list of Qualified Contractors to receive bid solicitations for projects in excess of $30,000.00 in the appropriate work categories. By providing the requested information, your company will be added to our database. The Qualified Contractors List is updated every January and remains valid for the calendar year. Use the link below to submit your information.

Project Bids and Vendor Registration

Encroachment Permits

For Work Within the County Right of Way:

If you are planning to work in the public right-of-way, you must obtain an encroachment permit prior to commencement of work. Permit applications must be submitted to Engineering with a permit fee of $695.00. Permits are valid for six (6) months. If the work is not completed within the 6-month period, a new permit application must be submitted with an additional fee of $695.00.

For Aerial Sprayers:

If you are seeking usage of any County roadway for landing, taxiing and takeoffs in performance of aerial spraying, you must obtain an encroachment permit for temporary usage for agricultural aircraft. Permits are valid for one (1) year. Permit applications must be submitted to Engineering with an annual permit fee of $250.00.

Application for Encroachment Permit

Grading and Erosion Control Permit

A Grading and Erosion Control Permit issued by the County shall be required before any of the following activities shall occur within the unincorporated area of the County:

Grading, filling, excavation, storage, or disposal of 350 cubic yards or more of soil or earthly material; or
Clearing or grubbing (i.e., removing trees and brush, including stumps and debris) of one acre of land or more; or
Grading, filling, or storage of 50 cubic yards or more of soil or earthly material in a designated floodway; or
Relocation, reshaping, re-routing, obstructing, or altering an existing watercourse.

A Building Permit, an Improvement Plan, an Encroachment Permit, or a Floodplain Development Permit issued by the County Building Official or the Director covering the regulated activities shall constitute a grading permit, and a separate application is not required.

Contact Sutter County Development Services Engineering at 530-822-7400 if you have any questions.

Grading & Erosion Control Permit Application

New Development Review

Engineering reviews new development applications for road and drainage improvement requirements. Applicable map and plan review fees are collected at time of application.

County Improvement Standards

Engineering maintains the improvement standards which govern new development within the County. Sections include Streets, Storm Drainage, Sanitary Sewer System, Water Supply System and general submittal requirements. Regular updates to the design standards incorporate current construction methods and maintain alignment with the Planning Code.

County Improvement Standards

Terminal Access Application Procedures – Request a STAA Route

Application for STAA-Dimensioned Vehicles Route

This application is used to request reasonable STAA-dimensioned vehicles access to permitted facilities and allows them to legally operate beyond the statutory limits of the California's National Truck Network. One application is required for each reasonable access route requested. Reasonable access is granted or denied within ninety (90) days of receipt of a fully completed application.

An application is not considered to be fully complete unless and until:

(1) the requested route, including terminal locations, have been verified to be accurate, and

(2) A $2,100.00 fee has been paid to County of Sutter Development Services. See County of Sutter Ordinance Code, Section 900 for additional information.

Contact Sutter County Development Services Engineering at 530-822-7400 if you have any questions.

SC Application for STAA Route

Transportation Permits

The County is offering no-charge transportation permits starting July 1, 2020. Transportation permits are required for all extralegal vehicles and/or loads over all county roads and bridges. The weight limitations and other restrictions are intended to ensure the safety of the traveling public and protection of the investment in the transportation infrastructure.

To receive a free transportation permit, applicants will first need to read the Transportation Permit Disclaimer Form and check the box on the bottom of the form to obtain the transportation permit application. Permit instructions, permit conditions, pilot car conditions, the bridge list, and maps for Live Oak and Yuba City are attached to the transportation permit application. All transportation permits are pre-approved and completed permits do not need to be submitted to the County. For transportation permit questions, please call Development Services at (530) 822-7400.

To obtain a transportation permit, please see the link below:

Transportation Permits

Traffic Control Devices

Engineering receives and investigates concerns about traffic safety within the County's right-of-way for all county roads. To request an investigation, citizens can submit an Online Road Service Request.

Online Road Service Request

County Surveyor

Under managerial direction, provides professional land surveying expertise for the County in the review and disposition of all matters related to property boundary, right of ways and street locations, and other entitlements; prepares and reviews legal descriptions for land grants, annexations, incorporations, special districts and other County purposes; reviews all maps and records of survey prior to recordation; performs related work as assigned. Assists in the planning and implementation of the County geographic information system; directs the survey monument preservation program.

Recent Studies and Surveys

As listed below, Engineering lists recent results and findings from their Engineering and Traffic Surveys. Further information regarding the implementation of the identified corrective measures can obtained by contacting the Engineering division at (530) 822-7400.