Right of Way Permits

A right of way permit is required for all work in the public right-of-way, however, the following types of work are exempt from fees:

• Sidewalk or driveway repair less than 20 lineal feet
• Relocation or replacement of a mailbox
• Ditch cleaning that does not involve re-grading
• Weep-hole repair
• Curb repair or replacement less than 20 lineal feet
• Lawn sprinkler system installation or repair
• Street tree pruning or planting
• Planter strip landscape maintenance
• Minor improvements less than 500 dollars when approved by the City Engineer

The right of way permit application form is available below under supporting documents. You can save the form to your desktop, fill in the fields, and email it to stirlinga@sherwoodoregon.gov for processing. You can also drop off the application in person to the Engineering Department on the 2nd floor of City Hall. If you have any questions about permitting, please contact Andy Stirling at 503.925.2307.

Please allow three to five business days to process your request. Fees may apply.