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Street Opening Permits are issued to franchise utilities and other organizations for the placement of utility infrastructure in the public right-of-way. Permits are required to ensure that the proposed utility placement is located at a proper depth and sufficient horizontal distance from curbs, water lines, and sewers and that the street surface is repaired to accepted standards, among other requirements. This is done by applying City Code and Administrative Rules during the application process to ensure minimum impact to the street, the travelling public, and other proposed and existing infrastructure.
Commencement of work authorized by this street opening permit acknowledges permittee's acceptance of the conditions found here.
The City of Portland issues permits 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. Visit the Environmental Assessment Program website for more information: Environmental Assessment Program | Portland.gov
To apply for a Street Opening Permit or an Environmental Assessment permit, navigate to the PBOT Permitting Portal.
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Visit Start Guide: How to Apply | Portland.gov