Engineering
Engineering designs and constructs public facilities and reviews public improvements constructed by private property development. The Landscape Architecture Division works with the public, other City divisions for the construction of new park projects, renovation of existing parks and other landscape replacement projects on City property.
Engineers on Duty (EOD) are available to answer questions and assist with any issues related to the Engineering Division.
EOD Service Hours
Qualified engineers are available to serve walk-in customers without the need to make an appointment at the City offices located at 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
Staff is available in person:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, Closed
Staff is available by phone Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents can obtain encroachment permits, flood zone information, lot and tract maps and bid packages. They can discuss general concerns pertaining to the City utility infrastructure at our service counter.
For any further questions, please contact us.
Looking for encroachment and utility permits? Click here.
Capital Improvement Projects
Prepares the plans, specifications and contract documents for the construction of public improvements throughout the City including:
- Roadway improvements
- Utility pipelines
- Pump stations
- Bridges
- Trails
- Public buildings
The Capital Improvement Section administers the City’s Pavement Management System. Issues encroachment permits to allow temporary access to the public right of way.
For more information, refer to our Projects page.
Development Services
Works closely with private developers, the developers’ engineers and the public in the review and approval of subdivision maps and improvement plans.
Assures that the City’s standards for the construction of public improvements are met and that the proposed subdivision of private property is in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act as well as local ordinances.
For more information, refer to our Development Services page.
Landscape Architecture
The Landscape Architecture Division works with the public, other City divisions and design consultants to design and prepare construction drawings for the construction of new park projects, renovations of existing parks and other landscape replacement projects on City property. This Division also administers the Pleasanton Landscape Ordinance and the urban forestry program, including street tree replacement and protection of Heritage trees; and reviews private development landscape plans for conformance with City standards. The overall intent of the Division is to provide residents with exceptional parks, landscapes and urban forest by improving the aesthetic character of the City.
For more information, refer to our Landscape Architecture page.
Construction Inspection Section
Provides inspection of public project designs during construction and assures that approved plans and specifications are followed during the construction of public projects. Examples of public improvement projects include construction of and repair as well as improvements to public streets, utility pipelines, pump stations, bridges, parks, trails, public buildings and public parking lots.
Works closely with outside utility companies that use the public right of way for the routing of their facilities by issuing encroachment permits to control the time, place and manner of construction in public streets.
Standard Specifications & Details
The City of Pleasanton has developed and maintains Standard Specifications and Standard Details that supplement project plans and specifications.
In addition to the City Standards, the City has adopted Caltrans 2015 Standard Plans and Specifications as a supplement to the City Specifications and Standard Plans.
City of Pleasanton Standard Specifications and Standard Details are available for download or purchase at 200 Old Bernal Avenue, PO Box 520, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Administration Hours
200 Old Bernal Ave
PO Box 520
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 931-5650 Office
(925) 931-5479 Fax
(925) 437-4005 Engineer On Duty (EOD)
(925) 931-5649 Floodplain Information Center
Adam Nelkie
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer
(925) 931-5675
Michael Stella, P.E./QSD
Senior Civil Engineer (Land Development)
(925) 931-5656
Gerry Parco
Senior Civil Engineer (Capital Improvement)
(925) 931-5676
Scott Petersen
Construction Inspection
(925) 931-5686
Matt Gruber
Landscape Architecture
(925) 931-5672
Permit Center In-Person Hours
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Friday | Closed |
Phone and Email Services:
Available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (during regular business hours).
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