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Community and Economic Development
Connect to Portland's water, sewer, transportation, and trees. Apply for permits. Find out when private development construction projects require public infrastructure improvements.
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Public Works Permitting

Guide to UR and UC Permits – Lateral Repairs and Connections to Public Sewers

Guidance on 2020 SWMM Requirements for Projects in the Public Right-of-way

Portland Water Bureau Engineering & Technical Standards Administrative Rule

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StreetsPDX

City standards, guidelines & requirements that impact space in Right-of-Way

Contact

Public Works Permitting

publicworkspermitting@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-1987

Public Works Construction

publicworksconstruction@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-0988

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1900 SW Fourth Avenue
Portland , OR 97201
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1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 5000
Portland, OR 97201

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Environmental Services

Using a microsurfacing method, PBOT crews are able to repair a road within a few hours, keeping the road in good condition and extending its lifespan by at least six years.

Transportation

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Urban Forestry

1900 SW 4th Ave building entrance.

Water Development Services

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Permitting & Development

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Connecting to the Sewer

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Managing Stormwater

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Tree Permits and Regulations

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Trees and Development

News

Help review and advise on building code decisions; apply by April 27

The City of Portland seeks one member and up to three alternates to each serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, April 27.

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Comments sought on proposed updates to floodplain development requirements

Comments are due by Tuesday, March 25. An updated proposal is expected to be presented to the Portland City Council later this spring.

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