Engineering Division Updated: Mar 2, 2026
James Enriquez P.E.
Director of Public Works
Robert Garcia
Assistant Director of Public Works
Martin Moreno P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer
PUBLIC WORKS COUNTER HOURS:
Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 12:00PM & 1:00PM – 5:30PM
(City Hall closed every Friday)
Phone: (562) 409-7540
Fax: (562) 409-7651
PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS
CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION PERMITS
Requests for utility installations, modifications, material storage, or traffic control within the Public Right-of-way.
Public Works Permit applications must be submitted via the Online Permit Portal
Request for Traffic Control Plan Check Submittal Form
(Requests for Traffic Control Plan checks to be submitted though Permit Portal linked above)
Permit Checklist
Insurance Requirements
Permit Special Provisions
(Updated 12/02/2025)
SFS General Plan - Figure 2
(As referred to within Permit "Special Provisions")
FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective as of 01/12/2026)
Permit Application Status or to schedule Inspection: Click Here
To schedule an inspection for an approved permit, please use link above.
Use the search box to enter the approved permit number.
When the approved permit shows up, click column to the right, labeled "Request Inspection".
An approved Permit number and "Contractor Code" are required to schedule an inspection.
Contractors with a current City Business License, State License, and approved insurance will be assigned a specific "Contractor Code".
After the Permit is approved, Applicants can request Contractor Code from Permit Engineer.
For additional help on how to use the City's Permit Portal (click here)
"DRAINAGE" INFORMATION FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS & TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
(Please refer to Building Services Department for more information and submittals)
Notes For All Grading Plans
Erosion Control Plan Notes
Drainage Certificate
Maintenance Covenant
HELPFUL LINKS:
CENTER LINE TIES
The "Center Line Index Map" link below, will show the City's intersections and center line tie by intersection number.
Use the index map to locate your project area and take note of the corresponding "Intersection Numbers" for the ties needed.
Scanned copies of the Center Line Ties can be downloaded for free from the "Center Line Ties" link below.
Center Line Index Map - Center Line Ties
CITY STANDARD PLANS
Santa Fe Springs Standard Plans
(Updated 3/16/2026)
CITY STREETS WITH WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Weight Restriction Map
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM INFORMATION
LA County Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Construction BMPs for Pollution Prevention
STATE AND COUNTY AND OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION
FLOOD ZONE INFORMATION
(this is a link directing you to FEMA.gov)
Flood Zone Map
Average Daily Traffic Map
(Daily Vehicle count for each City street, updated 2024)
Capital Improvement Program
Project Information