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Fees for sewer lateral repair and connection permits increasing July 1

Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have partnered to adjust the fees for sewer lateral repair (UR) and sewer connection (UC) permits to ensure full cost recovery for this important program.

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PBOT Permit Software Update

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is currently in the process of updating its permitting software system.

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Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox

Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.

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Coming Soon - New Permitting Software

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Updates to TRN-10.45 (Relocation Process for Public Utilities)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating an administrative rule: TRN-10.45 (Relocation Process for Public Utilities). The proposed update to the rule and description of the changes can be found below.

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Utility Relocations

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Utility Inspections

The Utility Inspection group oversees the placement of infrastructure and restoration of right-of-way after a permit has been issued. They address issues that arise during installation and help to ensure that the public right-of-way restoration meets current standards.

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Updated Utility Management fee updates for fiscal year 2024-2025

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Topic: Relocation Letters

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City Engineer Directive regarding Utility Trench Paving Triggers

The City Engineer released a directive on November 8th, 2023 for the purpose of providing clarification and guidance regarding ADA curb ramps triggers when performing utility trench paving.

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New Healthy Businesses application is now open

The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit allows temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely. PBOT is now accepting applications for the next permit cycle, Sept. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023.

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PBOT’s Healthy Businesses permit program to continue waiving fees through June 2022

Good news for small business owners and their customers! Thanks to Portland City Council and the American Rescue Plan, permits through the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Businesses program will continue to be FREE through June 30, 2022.

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