About the Standards

The City of Hillsboro Design and Construction Standards (DCS) help to keep people and property safe by setting minimum standards for the design and construction of public infrastructure. The DCS ensure adequate quality and function of public improvements. 

While the information in the DCS is most relevant to developers and engineers, there are some sections that are applicable to home and land owners in Hillsboro. These include:  

• Driveway renovation
• Drainage
• Erosion control
• Street tree and sidewalk maintenance and replacement

The DCS also regulate the design and construction of private transportation and utility improvements which connect to or impact public infrastructure. 

The current Design and Construction Standards were adopted by Resolution 2897 on September 2025.   

2025 Design and Construction Standards

• Design and Construction Standards Complete Manual


• Standard Drawings


• Standard Details


• Preapproved Street Lighting Materials 

Archived Standards

• 2024 Design and Construction Standards Complete Manual

Design Exception Requests

Design Exceptions are required on projects when project design elements do not meet the minimum requirements as defined in the City of Hillsboro Design and Construction Standards Manual.

• Instructions


• Design Exception Request Form

Additional Reference Material

• Ornamental Lighting Districts Map


• Hillsboro Vertical Benchmarks


• Hillsboro Maps


• Washington County Land Records

Water Department Approved Products List

Questions or Comments?

For Design & Construction Standards questions or comments, or to report an issue with an ongoing project, please call 503-681-6146 or email the Public Works Department.

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