May 3, 2017
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Roadside signs can create safety hazards
Spring brings more than flowers. The number of road signs increases significantly in the warmer months. If placed illegally, these signs can block driver visibility, limit pedestrian access and distract drivers.
"Signs placed illegally along the road generate safety concerns and complaints," said Todd Watkins, Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Road Operations interim manager. "Signs for political campaigns, real estate, garage sales -all are prohibited within the public right-of-way along Washington County roads. Signs on traffic signposts, street light/power poles and signal cabinets are also prohibited.
Right-of-way is generally described as the area between utility poles on both sides of the road including the roadway, ditches, shoulders and sidewalks.
To report illegal roadside signs on Washington County roads, call 503-846-ROAD (846-7623), email or submit an online service request. Community service workers, under the supervision of County employees, remove illegal signs and recycle/dispose of them.
Temporary signs may be allowed on private property, subject to applicable sign regulations, along County roads. For more information, contact LUT Current Planning at 503-846-8761 or lutdev@co.washington.or.us.
For state highway sign regulations, check with the Oregon Department of Transportation. For roads inside a city, contact the city road agency.  Roadside Signs Fact Sheet
Countywide
LUT earns Employer of the Year award from WTS Portland
WTS Portland Chapter is honoring Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation with the Employer of the Year award. The award honors an organization for recruiting, retaining and advancing women.
The award application was submitted by three LUT employees. It will be presented at the 2017 Awards Dinner at 5:30 p.m. May 23 at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
NOTE: This information is provided here as a courtesy only. Neighborhood meetings are required before developers su bmit certain land use applications to the County (for areas outside cities). These meetings provide a forum for the developer, affected CPO (Community Participation Organization) and nearby property owners to discuss the proposal informally. County staff do not schedule or attend these meetings.
TONIGHT - Proposed solar farm
At 6 p.m. (May 10) at Farmington View Elementary School Library, 8300 SW Hillsboro Hwy. The property is at 18189 SW Courtney Road in the AF-20 district (Agriculture & Forestry, 80-acre min.) and is 50.84 acres. Contact Steve Schmitt, Pacific Northwest Solar, at 503-906-9929. 
CPO 10; District 3
TONIGHT - Proposed 6-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. (May 10) at Garden Home Recreation Center, 7574 SW Oleson Road. The property is 1.46 acres in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units/acre) and is located on tax lots 1S125AD02600 and 1S125AD02801. Contact Anne Marie Skinner, Emerio Design, at 971-746-8812 or annemarie@emeriodesign.com.
CPO 3; District 3
May 11 - Proposed solar farm
At 6 p.m. Gaston Elementary School, 300 Park St. #B. The property is 81.82 acres in the EFU district (Exclusive Farm Use) and is located at 450 NW Stringtown Road. Contact Steve Schmitt, Pacific Northwest Solar, at 503-906-9929. 
CPO 11; District 4
RESCHEDULED: May 16 - Proposed neighborhood park
At 6:30 p.m. at Beaver Acres Elementary School, 2125 SW 170th Ave. The property is approximately 7.4 acres in the R-6 and TO:R9-12 districts (Residential 5-6 units/acre and Transit Oriented Residential District 9-12 units per acre, respectively) and is located on tax lots 1S106CD01000, 1S106CD10800, 1S106CD00601, 1S106CD10900 and  1S106CD00600. Contact Robert Russell, THPRD Design and Development, at 503-629-6305 or rrussell@thprd.org.
CPO 6; District 1
May 17 - Proposed 4-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Garden Home Recreation Center, 7574 SW Oleson Road. The property is 0.75 acre in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units/acre) and is located at 7745 SW 74th Ave. Contact Chris Goodell, AKS Engineering & Forestry, at 503-563-6151. 
CPO 3; District 3
May 25 - Proposed 3-parcel partition
At 6:30 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 60, 8585 NW Johnson St. The property is 0.56 acre in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units/acre) and is located at 9715 SW Taylor St. Contact Matthew Newman, NW Engineers LLC, at 503-601-4402 or mattn@nw-eng.com.
CPO 1; District 2
May 25 - Proposed 3-parcel partition
At 6:30 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 60, 8585 NW Johnson St. The property is 0.51 acre in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units/acre) and is located at 9445 SW Taylor St. Contact Matthew Newman, NW Engineers LLC, at 503-601-4402 or mattn@nw-eng.com.
CPO 1; District 2

Melissa De Lyser | Communications Coordinator
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation
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