Permits
The Road Department requires permits for activities that are performed within the County Right-of-Way. Activities included in the permitting system include utility work, driveway access, and vegetation management.
The Lincoln County Code addresses definitions for these activities.
Note: Please review instructions specific to each permit application. Completed permit applications may be submitted by email to lcpw@co.lincoln.or.us or by fax to 541-574-1295, or by mail to:
Lincoln County Public Works
880 NE 7th Street
Newport OR 97365
Transportation permits are also required if hauling loads that are over-dimension. Contact the Public Works Department for complete information regarding load configurations.
| Permit Type | Details |
|---|---|
| 2026 Perform Operations Permit (PDF) | Permit to Perform Operations on a County Road: This permit is for: Installation, repair and/or replacement of utilities, special events such as Parades and Marathons, and temporary road closures. See application for new fee schedule, effective January 1st, 2026. Instructions are included. Please sign the application before submitting it. |
| Access Permit (PDF) | Permit to Construct Road Approach: This permit is for work associated with adding a new driveway access, or changing the use of an existing access. There is a $100 fee for this application. Instructions are included. Please sign the application before submitting it. |
| 2026 Private Maintenance Agreement (PDF) | Permit to Control Vegetation: New for 2026 - PMA permit applications are due by March 5th, 2026. Marker signs will be mailed out mid-March via USPS Mail. This permit is for those who wish an alternative to herbicides. The applicant agrees to keep brush and vegetation trimmed or removed. There is no fee for this application. Instructions are included. Please sign the application before submitting it. |