Land use & sales​

Sometimes, PG&E licenses the use of PG&E property for use. This licensed use is temporary and may be:

• Agricultural
• Grazing
• Invasive and non-invasive investigations
• Parking
• Right of entry
• Telecommunications
• Recreational or other uses

The use must meet certain criteria, including:

• Non-interference with PG&E’s utility operations and facilities
• Non-endangerment to persons, property and the environment

We may also consider other factors, such as uses providing benefits to:

• PG&E
• Our customers, or
• The local community

Time and cost

In some circumstances, PG&E is required to obtain approval from the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) before allowing the use. In those instances, the processing time and cost may increase.

All proposed uses require a non-refundable administrative fee in addition to any rent PG&E may require for the proposed use.

Land Request Form

To submit a request to use PG&E-owned property, fill out the electronic form below.

Download the Land Request Form (PDF)

As one of the largest private landowners in California, PG&E is responsible for maintaining a vast and diverse portfolio of property.

Like any good neighbor, we strive to keep our property in good condition and comply with local codes where applicable.

Report an issue on PG&E property

Let PG&E know if you discover any of the following on PG&E property: 

• Possible trespassing
• A homeless encampment
• Trash dumping
• Excess vegetation growth

Report any potential issue with the Land Request Form:

Download the Land Request Form (PDF)

PG&E owns and operates many facilities within private easements.

• Many of these easements are recorded at the County Recorder.
• It is recommended that property owners or requestors seeking copies of PG&E’s easements retrieve them at the County Recorder.
• Recorded easements typically appear on title reports. It is recommended to work with your title company to retrieve copies of the recorded easements.
• PG&E may have unrecorded easements or other land rights not of public record encumbering a property.

Are you a property owner or the agent of a property owner and wish to inquire as to rights associated with certain facilities? Fill out the Land Request Form below. 

• For any requests to research or pull recorded easements, PG&E may require a non-refundable administrative fee to provide such service.  
  

Download the Land Request Form (PDF)

PG&E acquires easements on property owned by others to allow PG&E to install, operate and maintain its utility facilities.

These easements may restrict certain uses (e.g., structures, buildings, wells, vegetation, etc.) within the easement area.

If you have a PG&E easement on your property that you desire to have terminated (quitclaimed), consider these important points before starting your request:

• PG&E will not terminate an easement where PG&E has active facilities.
• PG&E will not terminate an easement if determined the easement is still necessary or useful.
• PG&E will not terminate an easement if there is a potential future need or use for the easement.

Easement termination requests require a non-refundable administrative fee to review and determine if the easement on your property can be terminated. 

Note: The administrative fee is non-refundable even if it’s determined the easement can’t be terminated.

Consideration may be required to terminate the easement. For easement termination requests, fill out the Land Request Form below.  

Download the Land Request Form (PDF)

PG&E often occupies Public Utility Easements (PUE) or Public Service Easements (PSE) with its utility facilities.

• These easements are often created through an easement deed or by dedications on a Parcel or Subdivision Map.
• PUEs and PSE’s allow PG&E to install, operate and maintain its utility facilities that are used to serve a parcel or parcels within an area or subdivision.
  
  

Do you have a PUE or PSE on your property that is not occupied with PG&E’s utility facilities? Would you like the PUE or PSE to be vacated? Contact your local city or county that handles the PUE/PSE vacation process.

Before beginning the process, consider these factors:

• PG&E will not approve the abandoning of a PUE or PSE when PG&E utility facilities occupy all or a portion of the PUE or PSE.
• There still may be an existing or future need if PG&E does not currently occupy the PUE or PSE. 
• PUE’s and PSE’s are not exclusive to PG&E, therefore other utility company’s may still be occupying or have a need to use the PUE or PSE for their utility facilities.

If you would like to know if PG&E is occupying a PUE or PSE on your property, fill out the Land Request Form below.

For cities and counties, refer to the One Pager on where to send PUE or PSE vacation notices and associated documents.

Note: Your request may require a non-refundable administrative fee to provide such service.

Download the Land Request Form (PDF)

PG&E often installs facilities within public road rights-of-way. If the city or county decides to abandon or vacate the public road right-of-way, PG&E must determine:

• If it occupies the road with its facilities
• Whether rights must be reserved for the continued operation and maintenance of those facilities

For cities and counties, refer to the One Pager on where to send street vacation notices and associated documents. 

For property owners, when the pubic road right-of-way is abandoned and vacated, access to PG&E's existing facilities must be maintained for the continued safe and reliable operation of its facilities.

Any plans to develop or improve the area must be reviewed and approved by PG&E prior to the beginning of any construction.

Property owners and developers are responsible for the costs associated with the relocation of existing PG&E facilities to accommodate their proposed development.

Because utility facility relocations require long lead times and are not always feasible, owners and developers are encouraged to consult with PG&E as early in their planning stages as possible.

In order to determine if facilities are in conflict with the proposed development, delineation maps must be reviewed for potential conflicts with PG&E’s utility facilities. Refer to the One Pager on how to obtain delineation maps. 

Note: When a request is submitted, the Delineation Team will confirm with you if a Nondisclosure Agreement needs to be filled out or is already on file.

Once potential conflicts have been identified, refer to the One Pager on how to submit an application to request a relocation of PG&E’s utility facilities.  

To promote the safe and reliable maintenance and operation of PG&E’s utility facilities, PG&E and the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) has mandated specific clearance requirements between utility facilities and surrounding improvements, vegetation, or construction activities.

To ensure compliance with these standards and any restrictions within the easement, the property owner should coordinate with PG&E early in the planning process and prior to such activities.

• Any proposed improvements or uses should provide for unrestricted access.
• They must not impair the safe and reliable maintenance and operation of PG&E's facilities.
• When planning a development project, it’s important that no buildings or other structures, wells, pools, or other obstructions are constructed or placed within PG&E’s easement.
  
• Debris, rubbish, earth, flammable or combustible substance, or any other substance or material must not be stored or deposited within the easement area. 
  
• Ground level must not be substantially diminished or added to the existing grade level within the easement area. 
  
• Landscaping shall be in compliant with PG&E’s standards and keep a safe distance from existing overhead and underground utility lines.
  

To ensure your project is compliant, refer to the One Pager when submitting to PG&E for review of your preliminary development documents and drawings.

For more information regarding the submittal process, download the Plan Review Step-by-Step Guide (PDF).

For more information regarding working near PG&E’s electric and gas transmission facilities, refer to the attachments XXXXXX. These are general guidelines for transmission facilities and not for distribution or service facilities, additional or modified guidelines may be required by PG&E. 

 Note: Any additional review beyond the initial request may require a non-refundable administrative fee.

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