Services, Guides, and Information
76 services and resources found
Driveway Permits
Guide
Information on Driveway Permits for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.
Driveway Standards
Guide
Standards for Driveway access for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.
Encroachment Permits
Guide
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.
As part of a development permit or land use application, the landowner may be required to grant an easement to the City for public right-of-way purposes. This is often referred to as a “dedication.”
Guide for Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) outdoor dining permits. Businesses are required to have an outdoor dining permit to have food or beverage service in the public right-of-way. Permits will be under the new Outdoor Dining program, previously called “Healthy Businesses”.
Individual Grant Information
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We would like to share potential granting sources with you for your project. This list is not exhaustive. These grants have much potential for funding a Portland in the Streets project. In general, they grant projects that benefit community and promote neighborhood resiliency.
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.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is piloting a Food Truck program in partnership with Suburban Events. The program provides permits for food trucks to park and vend on city streets.
The Portland in the Streets team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is piloting a Play Streets program which turns neighborhood streets into pop-up community hubs for intergenerational socializing, play, and physical activity.
Livable Streets Strategy
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The Livable Streets Strategy is Portland's roadmap to encouraging and implementing placemaking and community uses in the public right-of-way.
Adopted unanimously by City Council on October 25, 2017.
Adopted unanimously by City Council on October 25, 2017.
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.
LTIC Financed Improvements
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In Spring 2018, Council approved the LTIC allocation methodology for select projects for financed improvements. This methodology is consistent with the City’s equity goals, ADA requirements, and adopted neighborhood transportation and stormwater plans.
Making outdoor dining spaces ADA-compliant
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Some right-of-way permits through the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) let businesses and nonprofits use street and/or sidewalk space to serve customers. This guide helps ensure your space is accessible for people with disabilities as required by the ADA.
Outdoor Dining Exception
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Learn more about outdoor dining installation exceptions.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) developed design guidelines for outdoor dining permits. To help small business owners adjust to new Outdoor Dining guidelines and support compliance PBOT has created a beneficiary program to distribute funding to eligible businesses.
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.
Plazas Públicas de Portland
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Este verano, el PBOT está promoviendo numerosas plazas públicas en toda la ciudad en colaboración con las asociaciones, negocios y comunidades locales.
Publication Box Display Requirements
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Publication Box Display Requirements - Information for siting a publication box in the public right-of-way.
Publication Box Maintenance Requirements
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Publication Box Maintenance Requirements
Report a Sidewalk Hazard
Service
Link to online form for reporting sidewalk hazards
Portland City Code gives you the option of requesting a modification to some Transportation decisions through an administrative review by the Transportation Enforcement Program Manager.
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.
Right-of-way use enforcement
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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.
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