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create a flower or food garden Planter boxes are allowed in the alley without a permit as long as the boxes are movable and no larger than 8 feet in length and 3 feet in height. Most importantly, planter boxes shouldn’t interfere with access and through traffic. For additional design guidelines and criteria on planter boxes see pages 25-27 of the PBOT Encroachment Policy. http://www. portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/409066 Irrigation systems do not require a permit either, but must meet the following requirements:
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Only non-pressurized plastic feeder lines and sprinkler heads are allowed.
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Sprinklers must be flush with the ground when not in use.
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Irrigation systems should not distribute water to nonlandscaped areas.
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Systems should not interfere with utilities and other public infrastructure.
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The property owner is responsible for any damage to the system caused by repair, replacement, or installation of utility systems or any other permitted ROW work.
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You can also e-mail your questions to encroachments@portlandoregon.gov or visit the PBOT office at: PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION 1900 SW 4TH AVENUE, SUITE 5000 PORTLAND OR 97201 Do you want to create a community garden that is closed off to vehicular traffic in your alley? As a policy PBOT does not promote options that limit connectivity and mobility. In addition, they have to consider the needs of all users, whether it be drivers, pedestrians or bicyclist when deciding whether or not this can happen. Regardless, PBOT does offer a couple of options for those interested in pursuing this path. Currently, residents can request that their alley be vacated or that PBOT lease the alley to a third party. See Diagram ## for an outline of how these processes work. As an alternative, PBOT may also be willing to review these types of requests on a case-by-case basis.
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Tips Consider forming an informal garden club or joining one with other neighbors. This will allow you to establish a schedule for who does what work and when as well as share expenses or allow collaboration on seeking funding and grants. There are many helpful groups in the Foster Corridor that you can contact to learn more. We have listed some below.
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FoPo Gardens (organizers of the annual June Garden Tour) - http://fopogardens.blogspot.com/
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Foster Feed & Garden - http://www.yelp.com/biz/ foster-feed-and-garden-portland
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Leach Botanical Garden - http://www.leachgarden.org/ Green Lents Tool Library - http://tools.greenlents.org/ Community Garden Toolkit - http://www.orphi. org/download/PDF/community%20garden%20 resources%20ophi.pdf
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