Phone: 503-823-5185
Fax: 503-823-7576
1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 800, Portland, OR 97204
Street, Parking, Right of Way Permits
A street use permit is required for any work or occupation in the public right-of-way. Typical of this work is construction by private contractors, public agencies, vending, block parties, etc. Construction includes but is not limited to sewer, storm, or water extensions or repairs, franchise utility work, driveway, sidewalk, curb and gutter, structures, landscaping, trees, street lighting, paving, or any other excavation or pertinent installation in the right-of-way.
Community Event and Block Party Street Closure Permits
Community Event and Block Party Street Closure Permits
Sidewalk Café Permits
City Code defines operating a sidewalk café as serving food or beverages from a café or restaurant to patrons seated at tables within the sidewalk area adjacent to the café or restaurant. Operating a sidewalk café in the City of Portland requires a permit
Street Seats
Street Seats
Street Closures
There are many circumstances that require use of the public right-of-way to facilitate construction on private property. In each case it is necessary to obtain permits for Temporary Street Closures.
Block Party application packet - Insurance Optional
Block parties are small events intended only for the residents on a local street.
Standard Traffic Control Plans
The City of Portland has standard traffic control plans for traffic lane and street closures in the Central Business District and street closures for Community Events.
Vending Carts
City Code states that it is unlawful for any person to sell any goods or services on any public sidewalk within the City of Portland without first obtaining a permit from the City Engineer.
Insurance and Bond Requirements
Insurance and Bond Requirements
Driveway, Parking Strip and Sidewalks
Issues permits for: sidewalks, driveways, carriage walks, tree wells, and retaining walls within the public right-of-way.
Street Vacation Process
Information and forms to facilitate the street vacation process
Use and Construction in the Right of Way
Information on permits for: banners, bike racks, transit shelters, house moves, miscellaneous permits, i.e., minor encroachments, sidewalk cafes, sidewalk/driveways, and vending carts. Permits are also granted for use of the streets.
Moratorium - Rose Festival and Holiday
Rose Festival and Holidays moratorium on construction permits
Construction Inspections
Street inspections for street improvements and right of way use
Block Party Application packet - Insurance Required
Block parties are small events intended only for the residents on a local street.
Structures, Sewers, Utilities
Structural plans and permits for underground utility mains and services, structures and poles, and sewer connections.
Dedicating Streets and Granting Easements
If you are required to dedicate new street right-of-way or public easements, this service will tell you how we’ll get the right documents prepared for you.
Street Naming Process
Information on street naming, street designation, and property numbering
Plat and Subdivision Conditions
If you are planning to submit a proposed plat to the City of Portland click here.
Proposed Utility Work for the CBD
Fill-in form for proposed utility work in the Central Business District (Word document).
Approved Metal Non-slip Surface
Metal slip resistance
Permits for Temporary Use of Parking Spaces, Sidewalk or Travel Lanes
It may be possible to reserve space in the public right of way under certain circumstances.
Pre-Approved Vaults
Structurally Pre-Approved Vaults for Use in the Right of Way
Rose Festival and Other Parade Events
Call the Parade Event Access Hotline at 503-823-2633 for info on the Parade Event Marking Ordinance.