FAQs

There are two levels of additional analysis that may be required:

1. A Trip Generation and Distribution Description describes the amount of traffic (including all modes of travel) that would be anticipated going to and from the proposed development, and the common routes this traffic would use.
2. A Transportation Impact Analysis is a more detailed study of the existing and future transportation network (for all modes of travel) and how the proposed development would affect the transportation network.  The first phase of competing a Transportation Impact Analysis is completing a Trip Generation and Distribution Description

To help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect our community members’ health, all regularly scheduled City programs and events are cancelled through May 31, and some major events beyond that date. 

However, City staff in our Library, Parks & Recreation Department, and Juanita Pohl Center have been working hard to provide many ways to keep our residents busy and active from the safety of their homes. The Library is offering free online programs such as online story-time and book chats, poem readings, and more, and you can access their many digital services with your WCCLS library card.

The Parks & Recreation Department has been busy providing many excellent and exciting online resources for free kids programs, yoga classes, virtual tours, game ideas, scavenger hunts and projects. The Juanita Pohl Center is offering online virtual fitness classes and other resources for our older adults.

• For regular updates and a complete listing of Library happenings, online programs, and digital resources, click here. 
• For regular updates on our Parks & Recreation programs, click here. 
• For regular updates on the Juanita Pohl Center, click here.
• For more information on all of our programs and COVID-19 resources, visit the City’s website.

EMPLOYEES: If you believe your employer is in violation of the governor's order about how and when to operate, you can file a complaint on OSHA's general complaint form (click here). Even though it doesn't say anything about COVID-19, this is the correct place to file your complaint.

CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS: If you believe any business in Washington County is in violation of the governor's orders about how and when to operate, call 503-846-8390 or email eoc-covidenforcement@co.washington.or.us  

Two recent decisions out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Martin v. Boise and Johnson v. City of Grants Pass) held that a governmental entity cannot “criminalize conduct that is an unavoidable consequence of being homeless – namely sitting, lying, or sleeping” under the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. In addition, individuals similarly must be permitted to take minimal measures to keep warm and dry while sleeping.

In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 3115 (codified as ORS 195.530), which requires any regulation of sitting, lying, sleeping, or keeping warm and dry outdoors on public property that is open to the public to be objectively reasonable as to time, place, and manner prior to July 1, 2023.

Previously, camping was not allowed in the City of Tualatin. The Tualatin City Council adopted new regulations to be compliant with the new state and federal laws.  

Bulky Waste Day scheduled for May 2, 2020 has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a future date.  

Additionally, Republic Services is not collecting bulky waste curbside at this time. 

Yes, Republic Services will continue to collect waste from households and businesses on regular schedules. 

Federal health and safety agencies have determined that household waste does not require special handling or separation. However, to minimize drivers getting out of the curb and handling material, please make an effort to keep all waste inside of your roll carts. Any extra material left outside of the carts must be sealed tightly in a bag.

Please click here for more information. 

In April 2021, City Council approved a Parks Utility Fee to fund the management and maintenance of your City parks. Just as the water and sewer utility fee pays for the maintenance and upkeep of your water and sewer system; the parks fee will cover renovations, replacements, and sustainable repairs of your City parks. 

Project valuation (cost of labor + materials) will determine the fees. Sub-permits such as commercial mechanical, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm are calculated based on the valuation for the individual scope of work. The valuation should includes all materials, parts, and labor. For an estimate of the building permit fee, see the fee charts below.

Rates for the TDT are set by Washington County Land Use & Transportation and are dependent on intended use of the property. Uses that result in more public road trips will pay a higher rate because the more impact a business has on the roads the more it costs to maintain.  For changes in use, fees will be based on the difference between the previous and proposed uses. To see the most recent Washington County TDT Rate Schedule, please visit their webpage here.

Permits expire after 180 days of inactivity, or 180 days after the date of the last inspection.

To finance capital costs related to trails, natural areas, sports fields, parks, and river access; and is expected to include a new east-west trail corridor and public access point on the Tualatin River, new and improved sports fields, and parks improvements citywide.