Week of 11/18/19
County launches new Permitting and Services Portal
The Washington County Public Permitting and Services Portal, a new online system to allow the community to better connect with County services, is now active at washcooraca.com.  

The system will be available 24/7. First-time users will need to register and create an account. View " How to Register " video

Once registered, users can:

  • Track status of building permits


  • Track development applications and public notices

 
  • Apply for right-of-way permits

  • Submit applications for signal shutdowns and full road closures

  • Submit applications for facility permits and track status

  • Apply for and monitor septic permits and activities

  • Submit code enforcement and nuisance complaints
PUBLIC EVENTS
Register for a Budget Listening Tour session
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is hosting four listening sessions that include information gathering, discussion and input on how county government should prioritize budget spending.

All sessions are from 6-7:30 p.m. Online registration is strongly encouraged:



Spanish speakers are invited to register for the same dates and times. Request Spanish interpretation online; for other languages call 503-846-6288 at least one day in advance.

Budget priority ideas can also be submitted by email with “Budget Tour” in the subject line.
COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WC-ROADS HIGHLIGHTS
Road closures
  • 153rd Avenue, between Jenkins Road and 500 feet south, through Nov. 25, for construction. This is part of the Jenkins Road project. Detour map
Lane closures
  • 80th Avenue, between Colin Court and Taylors Ferry Road, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 30, for culvert replacement.
  • 119th Avenue, between Cornell Road and Coleman Drive, lane closures 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays through February 2020 for installation of a water main by TVWD.
  • 209th Avenue, between SW Johnson Street and Stoddard Drive, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11-15 for utility work.
  • Beef Bend Road, east of 146th Avenue, lane closures with flaggers present through Nov. 30, for culvert repair. Detour map
  • Jenkins Road, between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31. Map
  • Saltzman Road, between NW Cornell Road and NW Dogwood Street, 7 p.m.-5 a.m. and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Nov. 29, for road widening and utility improvements by Robertson Olson General Contractor. Map
  • Taylors Ferry Road, between 80th and 82nd avenues, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 30, for bridge replacement.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
NOTE:   This information is provided here as a courtesy only.   Neighborhood meetings are required before developers submit 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.
Nov. 16 - Proposed 3-parcel partition
At 1 p.m. on site of proposed partition, 4320 SW 96th Ave. The site is 0.64 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 4320 SW 96th Ave. Contact John DeJong, Tech Engineering, at 503-819-6494 or technicalengineeringinc@yahoo.com.

CPO 3; District 2
Nov. 18 - Proposed 2-parcel partition
At 6 p.m. at Washington County Blanton Community Room, 20665 SW Blanton St. The site is 0.43 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 5560 SW 152nd Ave. Contact Matthew Newman, at 503-601-4402 or mattn@nw-eng.com.

CPO 6; District 4
Nov. 19 - Proposed 29-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road. The property is 6.74 acres in the R-6 (Residential, 5-6 units per acre) and is on tax lot # 1N117CB00200. Contact Wayne Hayson, Pioneer Design Group at 503-643-8286 or at whayson@pd-grp.com.

CPO 7; District 2
Dec. 2 - Proposed 6 single-family homes
At 6 p.m. at Garden Home Recreation Center, 7475 SW Oleson Road. The property is 0.5 acre in the R-15 (Residential, 12-15 units per acre) and is located at 10505 SW Laurel St. Contact Edward Radulescu, EPR Design at 503-679-2493.

CPO 3; District 2
Melissa De Lyser | Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation

155 N. First Ave., Suite 350 MS16 | Hillsboro, OR 97124

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