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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 right-of-way use enforcement program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plays a critical role in providing safe mobility options to Portlanders.
The City of Portland Sidewalk Program oversees the maintenance of City sidewalks, curbs, and corners.The program's goal is to ensure that all sidewalks are safe and accessible for pedestrians and to help prevent injuries caused by defective sidewalks
The Bureau of Transportation has two groups of Construction Inspectors, depending on the type of permit issued:
Newly created public and private street segments are named during plat review process or an Easement for Right-of-Way Purposes through the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). The process for renaming existing streets is in city code Chapter 17.93 and is on pause due to resource constraints.

Street Vacations

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A street vacation extinguishes the public’s interest in street right-of-way. When street area is vacated, control is passed to the underlying fee owner, most often the abutting property owner but not always.

If you are interested in vacating a street, email pbotrwa@portlandoregon.gov to inquire.
If you will be working within 5 feet of the trackway or 10 feet of the overhead contact wire, you will need a Track Access Permit from Portland Streetcar. Currently, there is no fee for the permit, but the permit allows us to collaborate with you and maintain safety for all concerned.
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.
Information on Transportation System Development Charges (TSDCs) for those planning development in Portland or applying for building permits. About TSDCs, project lists, overlays, current rates, and definition of terms. Provided by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).
PBOT is updating City Code Sections 17.88.010 and 17.107.030 to align with existing Title 33 regulations.
PBOT is updating city code regarding the street vacation process.
This page lists new or recently updated city code and transportation administrative rules.
PBOT is updating administrative rule TRN-1.11 - Sidewalk Maintenance Program Policy and Operating Guide.
PBOT is updating administrative rule TRN-16.01 – Administrative Rules and Procedures to clarify virtual hearing procedures and requirements.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating an administrative rule: TRN-9.06 - Transportation System Development Charges Administrative Procedures Guide. The proposed updates to the rule and description of the changes can be found below.
PBOT is updating administrative rules TRN-1.06 - Portland in the Streets Program Administrative Rules and TRN-10.21 - Insurance Requirements for Permits in the Public Right-Of-Way. The proposed rule changes and descriptions can be found below.
PBOT is updating administrative rules TRN-10.19 - Utility Permits in the Right-of-Way and TRN-8.13 – Utility Vault or Structure for the Benefit of the Adjacent Property Owner.
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).
The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Blocks program was an innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has since retired. Please see our Block Party program for information on hosting an event on your neighborhood street today!