Forms & Documents

CAD Standards
The City's CAD Standards are intended to be used as a guideline by engineers, designers and draftpersons producing plans for construction within the City of Lake Oswego.

Capital Improvement Plan

The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) forecasts the City's capital needs over a five-year period based on various City-adopted long-range plans, goals and policies.

Block Party Permit

A "Block Party" is a gathering organized by the residents of the neighborhood abutting the street to be closed, for their enjoyment.  A Block Party Permit must be obtained to close a public street to conduct a neighborhood block party.

City Engineer Policy Memoranda and/or Procedures

Links to published policies and procedures. 

Erosion Control Permit Application

Pursuant to Lake Oswego Code (52.02.040), Erosion Control Permits are required prior to conducting certain site excavation activities. 

Movie / Photo Permit

Production companies and photographers are required to obtain a Movie / Photo Permit whenever the filming / photo shoot involves the closure or restriction of a street, right-of-way, or use of a City property or facility, e.g., park, building.

Special Event Permit

Special Events are gatherings/events that involve a large group of people (compared to the usual occupancy of the site), and:

• Are advertised to the public and do not occur regularly on the site (LOC 20.06.500);
• Impact or use City streets (including curb or parking lane), sidewalks, and public rights-of-way, or
• Use City facilities or property (i.e. city buildings, parks, and parking lots).

Examples include: road race, bike race, walk, parade, festival, market, carnival, and concert.  Special Events Permits must be obtained.

Surface Water Management Design Workbook

A tool for developers, engineers and architects with regards to drainage, hydrology, storm water detention and surface water quality. 

Surface Water Management Master Plan

The Surface Water Management Plan serves as the City’s policy, technical, and administrative basis for managing storm water runoff within the urban services boundary.

Standard Details
These Details are intended for use by design professionals for the design and construction of public improvements and for the design and construction of privately owned and maintained facilities to be located in City owned rights-of-way and/or to be connected to City owned facilities.

Street Opening Permit

Construction activities in the public right-of-way or public utility easements require a street opening permit issued by Engineering. 

Technical Specifications (Currently being updated - please check back later.)
These Standard Technical Specifications are intended for use by design professionals for the design and construction of public improvements and for the design and construction of privately owned and maintained facilities to be located in City owned rights-of-way and/or to be connected to City owned facilities.

TAB Minutes
The Transportation Advisory Board regularly meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego. Minutes of past meetings are available using this link.

TAB Agendas
The Transportation Advisory Board regularly meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego.  Meeting agendas are available using this link.

Traffic Control Plan Guidelines and Application

The purpose of a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is to allow the contractor to work within the public right-of-way efficiently and effectively while maintaining a safe, uniform flow of traffic.

Traffic Counts (PDF)
Average Daily Traffic count information for most of Lake Oswego's major streets and some of our local streets is available online.

2006 Traffic Counts

2007 Traffic Counts

Water Quality Reports
These reports are prepared annually and mailed to every household in the City as required by the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).  Use these annual reports to further your understanding of our drinking water.