FAQs
Streets FAQ's
Pending review of site distance and other determining factors, it could be plausible to add speed advisory signs to roadways.
If the pothole is an emergency, call non-emergency to report for expedited City response.
All other pothole reporting should be done through the City's website under "Contact Us" and "General Staff". Leave a detailed description and location of the hazard.
Please refer to the City of Sandy's website here: https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/publicworks/page/street-lights
Speed limit changes can be requested to the City of Sandy. A speed study will take place and the data is sent off to ODOT for review. Criteria for determining outcomes is based on multiple factors.
It's unlikely that street parking would be removed due to lane crowding. If vehicles are illegally parking too far from the curb, please report to the City's code enforcement department by calling 503-668-5566.
Due to multiple factors, the city no longer paints curbs. If signage has been defaced or removed at or near a mail box unit, one may possibly be supplied by the postal service. If a driveway is being blocked, reporting to the city's code enforcement department (503-668-5566) is the best option.
Oregon State law allows that studded tires are legal to use from November 1st to March 31 in most calendar years.
The city uses a pavement management program that is calibrated every few years and assesses a value to every roadway.
Sandy strives to keep the average across all roadways above a value of 80. Every budget cycle, money is allocated to re-pave or re-surface a select number of streets to help maintain our roadway management average.
Most curb and sidewalk improvements take place when a property is going through a permitted improvement at the home. If the value of the home is forecasted to increase by a set percentage, then frontage improvements are required (at the homeowners cost). There are situations where council gives direction on right-of-way enhancements for desired streets. These improvements are made to attract development.
Currently all traffic signals are operated by ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation).
Please refer to Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for questions related to the state highway. You can also click on the Trip Check website here: https://tripcheck.com/
Please email Thomas Fisher at: tfisher@ci.sandy.or.us for question that are not found on this page
The installation of a crosswalk or stop sign would require a traffic/pedestrian study.
Contact: tfisher@ci.sandy.or.us for questions regarding traffic calming or pedestrian safety.
If a property has unsafe or damaged concrete surfaces, including the curb and sidewalk, it's the homeowners responsibility to make necessary repairs.
All landscaping maintenance (including street trees), are the responsibility of the homeowner.
Street trees are to be trimmed to a height of 10' above the top of the curb and 8' above the sidewalk. Trees that are not trimmed can impede emergency vehicles, school buses, and maintenance equipment
For questions regarding "Street Trees", please contact Thomas Fisher at tfisher@ci.sandy.or.us
Please refer to the City of Sandy's website here: https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/publicworks/page/snow-and-ice
