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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues "complex" temporary street use permits to close sidewalks, all types of travel lanes, or entire streets, and for reserving on-street parking needed for such closures, for things like construction, utility work, crane lifts, and tree trimming.
The Temporary Street Use Permitting team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) can help you get a temporary permit to place a container (dropbox or storage container) in a parking space at the curb. Determine the type of permit you need below. Fees apply.
The Temporary Street Use Permitting team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) can help you reserve on-street parking for residential or commercial moves, loading and unloading, construction, tree trimming, and other uses. Determine the type of permit you need below. Fees apply.
Before beginning any voluntary demolition or repair work in the pedestrian sidewalk corridor, you or your contractor must have a Minor Improvement Permit (MIP) from the Bureau of Transportation. Fees are between $60 and $200 per permit for up to 100 linear feet of frontage repair.
A closer look at how the technical factors of topography and existing stormwater infrastructure influence new sidewalk construction with development. Reasons the city seeks alternative pedestrian connections in lower-density residential zones.
How to apply for an exception to the driveway standards
Information on Driveway Permits for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.
Standards for Driveway access for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.
The city's policy regarding encroachments in the public right-of-way. Access the Encroachment Permit application and find out about the Encroachment Permit review process.
This page contains the requirements and forms needed to apply for a permit to perform test bores, pavement cores, potholing, general excavations, as well as decommissioning or removing underground storage tanks or monitoring wells within City of Portland public right-of-way.
This section covers Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) insurance and bond requirements for temporary street-use permits, street-opening permits, sewer connection permits, minor construction, outdoor dining, community events, and utility installation in the public right-of-way.
In spring 2016, the city adopted the Local Transportation Infrastructure Charge (LTIC), a charge on new infill development occurring on specific streets in single-dwelling residential zones (see map below). The LTIC provides simpler, more predictable options for developers to meet their obligations.
PBOT has updated the PBOT Development Review Manual to Creating Public Streets and Connections. This manual contains information for designing public improvements consistent with the authority granted to PBOT under City Code in relation to land use and building permit actions.
Overview of street and sidewalk improvement requirements for development proposals. Resources for determining what type of public right-of-way improvements may be needed for a specific site.
The Temporary Street Use Permitting team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues permits for temporary use of the public right of way, including parking, sidewalk, lane and street closures. Permits are issued as per Title 16, 17 and 24 of Portland City Code.
PBOT is updating City Code Sections 17.88.010 and 17.107.030 to align with existing Title 33 regulations.
This page lists new or recently updated city code and transportation administrative rules.
Resources for Utilities, Structures & Sewers in the Public Right-of-Way
This section covers Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) insurance requirements for utility vault installations in the public right-of-way.
Certain utility vaults constructed in city right-of-way as a result of new development may require the owner or tenant to enter into a lease with the city for privatization of public right-of-way. Leases processed by Right-of-Way Acquisition team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).
Cellular and wireless providers are looking to install and expand networks of small cells throughout urban areas to improve coverage, quality, resilience and increase cellular network capacity to meet the increasing demand on their current networks served by cell towers (also known as macro cells).
Cellular and wireless providers are looking to install and expand networks of small cells throughout urban areas to improve coverage, quality, resilience and increase cellular network capacity to meet the increasing demand on their current networks served by cell towers (also known as macro cells).