The Administration & Engineering division is responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and managing the infrastructure for the City's beach, buildings, sewer system, water system, parks, trees, landscape, and streets. Related activities include grant preparation, contract oversight, land development, construction activities, and coordination with various agencies such as the Coastal Commission, OCTA, and Orange County Public Works, among others.
The division also prepares and oversees the City's annual budget document and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
The Administration & Engineering Division has adopted the following standard plans:
Streets Sewers Water
The City also uses the American Public Works Association (Standard Plans and Standard Specifications "Greenbook"), Caltrans, or County of Orange standards as necessary.
All applications and supporting information, documentation and other materials related to Wireless facilities in the Public Right of Way must be submitted IN PERSON ONLY at the Public Works Department counter located in City Hall, during the City's regular business hours. City Hall is open Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and holidays excepted; City Hall is also closed between 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. each day. You may schedule an appointment to submit the application, but appointments are not mandatory. For an appointment, contact the Director of Public Works at 562.431.2527 Ext 1319.
Public Works Permit (Encroachment) Application Form Public Works Wireless Communication Facility Permit Application Package SBMC 6.10.10 "Definitions" SBMC 6.10.070, "Wireless Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way" SBMC 6.10.072, "Wireless Communications Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way -- Eligible Facilities Requests" City of Seal Beach Rules and Guidelines for Small Wireless Communications Facilities and Eligible Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way " (Rules) Resolution 6894 approved by Council January 28, 2019. Ordinance 1677 Amending Chapter 6.10 of Title 6 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code...Regulating Small Wireless Facilities and Eligible Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way, approved by Council February 11, 2019. City of Seal Beach Coastal Zone Map
To ensure the safe conduct of all private and public activities within the public right-of-way, the City issues a range of permits. If you are unsure whether your intended activity requires a permit and whether it coincides with an existing paving and/or slurry moratorium, we encourage you to contact (562) 431-2527 x1319 for guidance.
The City of Seal Beach Public Works Department now offers the convenience of electronic submissions for permit applications via the City's public web portal: CIVIC ACCESS PORTAL. To find detailed instructions on how to submit a permit application online, click here. A fee will be collected at the time of permit issuance to cover associated costs. Links to various permit forms, fee information, and a paving/slurry moratorium map can be found below: Dumpster - Permit for Dumpster in the Public Right-of-Way POD - Permit for Storage Unit in the Public Right-of-Way Banner - Permit for One Banner Posting at One Location for Two Weeks Maximum Encroachment - Types A-C Type A: Examples include but are not limited to parkway construction, driveway construction, small alley closures under an hour, parking lane closures, fire flow tests, with no plan check required. Type B: Examples include utility permits (Water & Sewer), utility company permits, projects lasting 2-20 working days, non-standard encroachment agreements, with minimal plan check required. Type C: Involves major plan checks for large-scale construction projects lasting more than 30 days and construction meter installation. Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) - Fats, Oils, Grease Annual Permit for New and Existing Restaurants, including Change of Ownership Transportation - Single Trip: Permit for wide load trucks transporting within City limits. Cost Recovery Schedule FY 2024-25
Paving & Slurry Moratorium
The City of Seal Beach performs sewer collection for residents. All sewer agencies, like the City, are required to maintain a General Waste Discharge permit with the state. The highest priority of the permit is to prevent Sewer “Spills”. The largest contributor to the cause of blockages and spills is fats, oils, and grease (FOG) getting into sewer lines.
Having an active program to limit FOG in the City’s sewer lines is a requirement of the City's permit with the state. The City has a FOG Control Ordinance, establishing legal authority for the City to control FOG discharge. The City implemented a FOG Control Program to enforce the Ordinance.
Restaurants are the largest contributors of FOG to the sewer system, so the City’s FOG program is tailored to them. All restaurants in the City are required to install devices that prevent FOG from entering the sewer system. Food Service Establishments (FSE's), per the Municipal Code, are subject to additional strict guidelines regarding maintenance of their FOG interceptors.
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FOG Manual
The Administration & Engineering Division's Land Development section is responsible for all entitlement procedures ranging from lot line adjustments to Parcel Maps to Certificates of Compliance. The City of Seal Beach Public Works Department now offers the convenience of electronic submissions for permit applications via the City's public web portal: CIVIC ACCESS PORTAL. To find detailed instructions on how to submit a permit application online, click here. The City's grading ordinance was adopted in April 2008 and can be viewed using the link found below. A variety of forms related to land development can also be accessed using the links below:
Certificate of Compliance Information Sheet Grading Manual Application for Grading Plan Submittal Application for Certificate of Compliance Exhibit Application for Certificate of Compliance Recording Form Application for Certificate of Correction Recording Form Application for Conditional Certificate of Compliance Recording Form Application for Extension of Time for Maps Information Packet Final Map Information Packet Application for Lot Line Adjustment-Parcel Merger Information Sheet Application for Lot Merger-Lot Line Adjustments Exhibit Parcel Map Waiver Information Packet Application for Photographs and Photographic Location Map
The Memorial Bench and Tree Program offers a meaningful way to commemorate loved ones or celebrate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have positively impacted our community. By dedicating a memorial tree or bench, applicants not only honor those they cherish but also contribute to the beautification of City parks, creating lasting tributes for generations to come.
Memorial Benches provide a serene tribute to those who have passed, offering a place of rest on our pier, in our parks and natural areas. Each bench is tailored to fit the chosen location’s aesthetic. Residents may select from pre-approved locations, and every memorial bench includes a bronze plaque affixed to the backrest or set into a concrete base, engraved with a personalized message. The cost for a memorial bench is $4,500.
Memorial Trees offer a living tribute, symbolizing growth, strength, and life. Planted in public spaces, these trees provide shade, beauty, and environmental benefits for the entire community. Donors choose from various tree species and approved park locations designated by the City Arborist. The cost for a Memorial Tree is $1,000.
To dedicate a memorial tree or bench, please fill out an application available at the Public Works counter at City Hall or online at the link provided below. Applications can be submitted for approval via email to jsalvador@sealbeachca.gov, or dropped off at the Public Works counter at City Hall. Please do not include payment information with the application. Once the application is approved, an invoice will be sent to the applicant's email, and the applicant can then proceed to make the payment using the provided options. For more information, please contact Jessica Salvador, Executive Assistant, at (562) 431-2527 x1319 or email jsalvador@sealbeachca.gov.
Memorial Bench and Tree Application
Memorial Bench and Tree Policy