Provider Resources

Navigating the project permitting processes through multiple agencies can be a challenge. While not exhaustive or authoritative, the information below can help simplify the process of contacting the appropriate department or office when planning and deploying a broadband infrastructure project. Different grant programs may also have unique agency-coordination requirements.

Note: The California Environmental Quality Act guidelines were modified on July 1, 2025.

Inyo County Resources

• Planning Department:  https://www.inyocounty.us/services/planning-department 
• Permitting Process:  https://www.inyocounty.us/sites/default/files/2019-03/planning101_1.pdf (p. 8) 
• CEQA:  https://www.inyocounty.us/sites/default/files/2019-03/planning101_1.pdf (p. 21) 
• Public Works permits:  https://www.inyocounty.us/services/public-works/permits 
• Public Works Encroachment Permit:  https://www.inyocounty.us/services/public-works/how-do-i/apply-encroachment-permit  

Mono County Resources

• Planning Department:  https://monocounty.ca.gov/planning   
• Permitting Process:  https://monocounty.ca.gov/planning/page/planning-permit-process  
• Public Works Encroachment Permits:  https://monocounty.ca.gov/engineering/page/encroachment-permit-package  

Town of Mammoth Lakes Resources

• Planning Division:  https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/125/Planning-Division 
• Public Works Permits:  https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/219/Engineering-Permits  
• Public Works Encroachment Permits:  https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11407/Encroachment-Permit-Application-2021413  

City of Bishop Resources

• Planning Department: https://cityofbishop.ca.gov/departments/planning/index.php 
• Public Works:  https://cityofbishop.ca.gov/departments/public_works/index.php 
• Public Works Encroachment Permits: https://cityofbishop.ca.gov/EncroachmentPermitApplication.pdf  

State of California Resources

• Caltrans Permits:  https://dot.ca.gov/obtain-permits  
• CEQQ:  https://lci.ca.gov/ceqa/  
• CEQA Guidelines:  https://www.califaep.org/docs/CEQA_Handbook_2025combined.pdf