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All construction activities in the public right-of-way or within public utility easements require a street opening permit issued by Engineering. The street opening permit application form must be filled out and submitted with a map illustrating the work to be performed and all work must comply with Lake Oswego Code (LOC) 42.04.110, Streets and Sidewalks and the City’s specifications and regulations. In addition, all work performed must be in compliance with LOC 52.02.040 Erosion Control and LOC 55.08.020, Trees.
* Street Opening Permit - Word
* Street Opening Permit - PDF
Street Opening Permit fees are as follows:
$50 - Sidewalk and Driveway Approach (New)
$150 - Minor work in the gravel shoulder not requiring sawcutting
$300 - When the work requires asphalt or concrete cuts
$300 - Sewer or storm drain main taps
In all cases, the work site must be returned to a condition as good or better than it was prior to excavation.
Additionally, any work performed on a road which was paved within the last 5 years requires grinding and paving of the excavation site to restore the road to its previous condition. Standard details depicting this repair are as follows:
A-6.01,
Water and Sewer Backfill Classification Details
A-6.02, Trench and Patch Detail for Utility Cuts in Streets where Geotextile is Present
A-6.03, Trench Patch
A-6.04, Trench Patch for Collectors and Arterials using CDF
Contact Engineering at 503.635.0270 or 503.635.0284 or by e-mail to determine if the roadway was paved within the last five years.
NOTE: An approved permit is subject to revocation if any regulations or specifications are violated and the permit shall automatically expire if work is not begun within one year of the date of issuance.
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