Public Works Permit

A Public Works Permit is required prior to performing work in any public right-of-way or public utility easement. If work is also planned on private property, then a separate Building Permit must be obtained through the Building Division.

The City's Municipal Code states that "No person shall engage in any excavation, grading, surfacing, or paving operation or activity, or install, construct, or connect to any public sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main or pipeline, or any other public utility or public improvement in the public right-of-way (ROW) or public utility easement (PUE) without first securing City authorization from the City Manager or City Engineer. All persons, other than the City or those working for or under contract with the City, must obtain a Public Works permit before engaging in any such activity" (Section 3.250). The Engineering Division of Public Works is responsible for administering Public Works Permits as well as ensuring work within the public right-of-way and public utility easements is completed according to the City's Public Works Standards.

The following documents contain information about Public Works Permits and the City's process; they are attached to this page below. The Public Works Permit Information and Instructions document is a good place to start, if you are unfamiliar with the permitting process. For technical or construction related inquires, please review the Technical Notes for Working in the Right-of-Way. If you're ready to submit an application for a Public Works Permit, the application form can be found below. Please remember to submit a detailed site plan with the application, an example can be seen below.

After viewing the information on this website, any additional questions about the permitting process can be directed to cwl_rowpermits@westlinnoregon.gov or (503) 722-5500.