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Apply for a Public Works Alternative Review
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How to apply for a public works alternative review for your development project. The City’s process for evaluating alternatives to full standard frontage improvements when they are infeasible or impractical.
Apply for and receive your UC Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UC Permits that are required for private lateral connections to public sewer laterals or mains. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details.
Apply for and receive a UR Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UR Permits for lateral repairs in the right-of-way (ROW), typically from property line to curb. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details. Development Services issues permits for private property sewer work.
Basins
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Basins collect rainwater to control flooding and prevent erosion. They are an attractive way to manage the rain on your property and can add interest to your landscape. They are most suitable for large, open spaces.
All mainline sewer extensions must request a public works permit. However, short sanitary sewers (less than 100 feet) can be considered for permitting under a BES Simplified Sewer Permit. Learn more and how to apply for a BES Simplified Sewer Permit.
City utilities and easements for MHLD
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Applications for Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD) must demonstrate that adequate water, sewer, and stormwater facilities are, or will be, available to serve the proposed development.
Coming Soon: Public Works Construction
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Public Works Construction content is coming soon.
Commercial Water Meter Sizing Form
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The Commercial Meter Sizing Form is used to determine the correct meter size for all fixtures (such as sinks, toilets, and hose bibs) in a commercial or mixed-use development.
Connecting to the Portland Sewer from Outside the City
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Environmental Services provides sewer service within the City of Portland. Properties outside the City of Portland limits may qualify for City sewer services if they are within the Portland Urban Services Boundary (USB). This page provides guidance on connecting to the sewer from outside the City.
Contact Managers and Supervisors at Portland Permitting & Development
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This page lists phone numbers for development managers and supervisors at Contact Managers and Supervisors
Contact Portland Permitting and Development
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This form helps you ask about permits, cases, or project support.
Converting Septic Systems to Sewer Connections
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Most developed properties in Portland are connected to the public sewer system, but some properties still use private septic systems. Learn more about when septic systems are allowed and when properties on septic might be required to connect to the City sewer.
Downspout Disconnection
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Where soils soak up water and yards don’t have steep slopes, disconnecting your downspouts to direct water from your roof to your yard can be a simple, inexpensive, effective, and easy way to manage the rain on your property.
Drywells
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A drywell is a long-term and low-maintenance way to manage the rain on your property. It may be a good solution for a property where erosion and flooding are a frequent concern. Drywells are underground, so they will not change the visual appearance of your space.
Ecoroofs
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Ecoroofs are an attractive way to manage the rain on your property without altering the landscape. An ecoroof, also known as a green roof, can be a good solution for properties with little or no yard or patio space.
Find public records with Permitting & Development
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Get records about building on private property. Get other records about code enforcement, permits, or land use reviews. Request records for liquor and cannabis businesses.
Sign up for email alerts and newsletters from Portland Permitting & Development. Join our email list today. The Plans Examiner is a monthly digest of news, events, and helpful resources. Sign up now!
This guidance can help applicants and designers understand how the City's Stormwater Management Manual requirements apply to construction projects in the public right-of-way.
By approving the Central City 2035 Plan, Council enacted a new ecoroof requirement that applies to most buildings in the Central City Plan District. Here, we provide clarification for how the requirement of CC2035 relates to the Stormwater Management Manual.
When you repair a sewer lateral or need a new connection to the public sewer system either in the right-of-way or in a public easement, a permit is needed. For sewer contractors and property owners. Get information about Utility Repair (UR) and Utility Connection (UC) permits.
Thank you for managing the rain on your property! Follow these important steps to make sure your rain garden, basin, planter, swale, disconnected downspouts, or other stormwater management facility keeps working safely and as designed.
How to Determine When a Right-of-way Project Triggers the SWMM
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Use the guidance below to determine if your right-of-way project triggers requirements of the 2025 Stormwater Management Manual.
How to Meet SWMM Requirements for Projects in the Right-of-way
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When public improvements require stormwater management, the specific characteristics of the project drive the approaches that are available to meet SWMM requirements in the right-of-way. Projects can include a combination of these approaches.
How trees work to manage rain and stormwater
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Trees are a readily available and natural way to manage the rain on your property. Trees are easy to plant and low-cost. Learn about the types of trees best suited for your property before planting.
Inspection Codes and Reference - Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
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A complete list of inspection codes to schedule an inspection with the City of Portland using the automated inspection request line.