Engineering permits and reviews by the City Engineer are generally required for all projects under the jurisdiction of the City that involve the:
- Construction of public facilities,
- Work within public right-of-way,
- Construction of private facilities discharging to public facilities,
- Construction of facilities, including grading, that may have an impact on storm water runoff or downstream water quality,
- Dedication of public right-of-way,
- Construction and removal of retaining walls or structures located within or impacting the right-of-way,
- Demolition of significant surfaces or structures located within or impacting the right-of-way,
- Placement or removal of trees in the right-of-way,
- Repaving existing public and commercial parking lots,
- Installation or alteration of signs (freestanding and affixed).
A site plan is required with every Construction Site/Right-of-Way permit application. Small projects only require a Level 1 Site Plan, larger projects require a Level 2 Civil Engineering Plan.
The following projects require a Level 1 Site Plan:
- Curb cuts – driveway approach
- Sidewalk construction
- Excavation for purpose of installing utility service lines only
- Landscaping within the public right-of-way
- Tree planting, pruning, and/or removal in the public right-of-way
- Grading for construction of one single family dwelling that does not result in elevation changes exceeding two feet (2’) on any portion of the site or require a storm water management plan
Please see the City of Hood River Site Plan Check List for detailed information required for a complete Level 1 Site Plan.
For all projects not listed in the requirements of a Level 1 Site Plan, a Level 2 Civil Engineering Plan is required. Please refer to Chapter 4 of the Engineering Standards for additional details.