Engineering Division Home Page

Welcome to the Home Page for the Woodburn Public Works Engineering Division. The Engineering Division provides information, recommendations, and services to construct, preserve and improve the City's infrastructure. Staff offers technical assistance to ensure public improvements are cost-effective and consistent with City standards.

5TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS Between Harrison and OR Hwy 214, Including
an extension of Yew Street between 5^th Street and 3rd Street

Please follow this link, 5th Street Improvement Project, for additional information regarding this project.

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Bids and Requests for Proposals (RFP's) are posted by the Engineering Division on a regular basis. Those interested in this process should check this web page often.

The Engineering Division has maps of the rights-of-way showing sewer lines, water lines and storm drains; tax account maps showing property line dimensions; flood plain maps; subdivision plats; aerial photography maps with contours; and construction drawings for right-of-way improvements.

To view a map and descriptions of Woodburn Benchmark Monuments, please refer to the Benchmark Monuments page.

The public right-of-way (ROW) is the area owned by the City where the streets, curbs and most sidewalks and most utilities lie. A new residential street in Woodburn requires 60 feet of ROW with paved widths of 34 feet. The portion between the curb and property line, generally 13 feet is used for utilities and is maintained by the adjoining property owner.

An easement is a document that grants an individual or corporation the right to install and maintain utilities and other services across private property. Record keeping of city ROW and city easements are the responsibility of the Engineering Department.

No work in the ROW should be started without first obtaining permission from Public Works. A ROW work permit is generally required. Tree and sidewalk maintenance in the ROW is the responsibility of the adjoining property owner. Trees in the ROW can removed only with the permission of the City; this determination is made by Engineering at the request of the property owners. Owners can trim ROW trees.

Permits, Application Forms, and Procedures

• Public Improvement Construction Permit
• Street Tree Removal Permit
Also see:
• City Ordinance #2424 regarding tree removal
• Application for Tree Subsidy Program
• Plant a Tree Permit
Also see:
• Tree Planting Regulations
• Street Tree Planting for New Construction - Drawing
• Street Tree Planting for Replacement - Drawing

Standard Technical Specifications and Standard Construction Details

The City's Standard Technical Specifications and Standard Construction Details are available for viewing. All documents are in Adobe Reader format.

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