Right-of-way Improvement Requirements

• Streetscape and Area Plans
• Creating Public Streets and Pedestrian Connections through the Land Use and Building Permit Process
• Pedestrian Design Guide
• Driveways
• Local Transportation Infrastructure Charge (LTIC)
• Public Works Alternative Review Process
• TRN-1.22 – Infill on Streets with an Existing Sidewalk Corridor

Other Requirements

Other requirements that may impact your project.

• Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plans in Commercial/Mixed Use Zones
• Encroachment Permits
• Utility Vaults for the Exclusive Use of Development (UVE)
• Requirements for Fire Dept Access and Water supplies
• Plat and Subdivision Conditions
• Streetcar Design Development Standards

Transportation Impact Studies

• Traffic Scope Approval Form
• Transportation and Parking Demand Management (TDM) Plan Scoping Form
• Accessory Short Term Rental (ASTR) Traffic and Parking Study
• Loading Demand Study
• Parking Impact Study
• Traffic Impact Study

Permits and Fees

All work in the right-of-way requires a permit from PBOT. Permits generally triggered by development include Minor Improvement Permits, Pubic Works Permits, and Temporary Street Use Permits.

Other Useful Information

Links to find other projects that may be taking place in the vicinity of your site.

• Projects in the Pipeline
• Get Portland Moving
• Portland Maps