Gresham, OR Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Short-term permit
- Encroachments of 90 days or less
- Long-term permit
- Encroachments over 90 days
- Example long-term use
- Building overhangs, footings
- Recording
- License may record at county
Summary
Gresham requires an encroachment permit for temporary facilities, stored materials, or minor construction placed in the public right-of-way in front of a property.
(d) An encroachment permit will be required for placing temporary facilities in the public right-of-way and for certain minor activities in the public right-of-way:
(i) A short-term encroachment permit will be required for placing temporary facilities and storing materials in the public right-of-way for 90 days or less; for work involving planting, trimming, and placing of trees in the public-right-of-way; and for work in rights-of-way that does not alter the ground surface or public infrastructure.
(ii) A long-term encroachment permit will be required for encroachments expected to be greater than 90 days, such as building overhangs and footings placed in the public right-of-way. In addition to a long-term encroachment permit, the Manager may require the applicant to enter into a license to encroach which shall be recorded on the benefitting property at the Multnomah County Recorder's Office.
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Full Breakdown
Under GRC Article 6.35, no one may store materials or place facilities in a Gresham public right-of-way without a permit. A short-term encroachment permit covers temporary facilities, stored materials, or tree work in the right-of-way for 90 days or less; encroachments expected to last longer, such as building overhangs or footings, need a long-term encroachment permit and may require a recorded license to encroach.
Violations & Fines
Placing materials, structures, or building elements in the right-of-way without the required encroachment permit can draw a stop-work order, permit denial, and removal of the encroachment at the responsible party's expense under GRC Article 7.50.
Frequently Asked Questions
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