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1. Site Related - Exterior
WORK PROPOSED
PERMIT NEEDED? WHAT TYPE OF PERMIT?
Grading and clearing
Site Development Permit (SD)
if there is no structure
Build a private street
Site Development Permit (SD)
Tree cutting on my property
Visit
Development Services Center
staff to determine if the site needs a
Zoning Permit (ZP)
and
Site Development Permit (SD)
.
Trees 12 inches and greater in diameter may require an Urban Forestry Permit. Please call (503) 823-4489.
Retaining walls taller than 4’ or any wall with sloping backfill or surcharged
Building Permit (RS)
;
Site Development Permit (SD)
for walls in new subdivision
Add a driveway with new or replacement curb cut
Zoning Permit (ZP)
Add paving for driveway with existing, unaltered curb cut
Zoning Permit (ZP)
Add a concrete patio on grade (private property)
Visit Planning & Zoning staff at the
Development Services Center
or call (503) 823-7526 to determine if a
Zoning Permit (ZP)
is needed.
Water Heater:
New electric water heater
Electrical Permit (ET)
,
Plumbing Permit (PT)
New gas water heater
Mechanical Permit (MT)
,
Plumbing Permit (PT)
Replace electric to gas
Mechanical Permit (MT)
,
Plumbing Permit (PT)
Replace gas to electric
Electrical Permit (ET)
,
Plumbing Permit (PT)
In kind (ie. gas to gas, etc.)
Plumbing Permit (PT)
Sewer Connection:
Connection on property
Plumbing Permit (PT)
Connection in right of way
Utility Connection (UC)
Repair in right of way
Utility Repair (UR)
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