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Include a permit in plans for events in the right-of-way 

Are you planning any big events ? If you are planning a race, parade, video production or block party, remember to apply for an event permit if using the right-of-way.

Event permits help us make sure events are safe and don’t conflict with others who are using the right-pf-way. The permits allow you to put on an event in the right-of-way without making any permanent changes to it.

Be sure to review the requirements for each type of event permit. Submit traffic control and parking plans, if needed. Include a map of parade, race, walk or bike routes. 

Applications can be submitted in the Public Permitting and Services Portal. It takes about four weeks to process event permits.

Public hearings scheduled for two ordinances

Comment on proposed A-Engrossed Ordinance No. 889 Minor Amendments and A-Engrossed Ordinance No. 890 Middle Housing Land Divisions during public hearings at the Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Learn more at How to Testify and Ordinances in Progress.

Take TriMet's survey on a proposed fare increase

TriMet is considering fare increases in 2024. This would be the first fare increase in more than 10 years. Visit Fare Increase Proposal to review all proposed increases and take the online survey to share your thoughts.

In-person and online open houses in several languages are also available. Visit Fare Increase Proposal for dates, times and locations.

Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online temporarily as per the new COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement.

Jan. 24: Proposed 5-lot partition

At 7 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 0.71 acre in the R-9 District (Residential, 7-9 units per acre) and is located at 4520 SW 173rd Ave. Contact Scott Walker, Walker/Diloreto/Younie Inc., at 503-203-8111 or scott@wdyi.com.

District 1; CPO 6

Jan. 30: Proposed 2-lot partition

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 0.39 acre in the R-5 District (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 8620 SW 80th Ave. Contact Ben Valentin, Birdsmouth Design-Build, at 323-459-2062 or ben@birdsmouthpdx.com.

District 1; CPO 3

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which  CPO you live in and learn more.