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Right of Way Manual

Open book lying on its spineThe Right of Way Manual provides the organizational and operational procedures for the Right of Way Section and its program areas.

It is the responsibility of the user to ensure he or she is operating from the most current version.

Full Manual (September 2018)

What does this manual cover?

This manual covers all right of way-related topics. Here is what is included:

  • Chapter 1 - General Agency Organization
  • Chapter 2 - Right of Way Project Management
  • Chapter 3 - Project Coordination and Authorization
  • Chapter 4 - Title Services Unit
  • Chapter 5 - Appraisal
  • Chapter 6 - Acquisition
  • Chapter 7 - Condemnation and Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Chapter 8 - Relocation
  • Chapter 9 - Property Management
  • Chapter 10 - Local Public Agency Program Oversight
  • Chapter 11 - Right of Way Utility Relocation - See the Utility Relocation Program page
  • Chapter 12 - Right of Way Railroad Property Acquisition - see the Railroad Coordination Program page
  • Chapter 13 - Outdoor Advertising Sign Program
  • Glossary
  • Addendum: Stewardship and Oversight Agreement
  • Index

Contact the Right of Way Section

4040 Fairview Industrial Drive, MS 2
Salem, Oregon 97302
Phone: 503-986-3600
Fax: 503-986-3625

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