Site Related - Exterior
| WORK PROPOSED | TYPE OF PERMIT |
| Grading and clearing | Erosion Control Permit |
| Tree cutting, street tree (in right-of-way) | Planning/Tree Permit |
| Retaining walls taller than 4 feet | Building/Planning |
| Add/Widen a Driveway | Engineering/Planning (RIght-of-Way) |
| Add Paving - Front Yard Setback | Planning |
| Deck (less that 30" in height) | Planning Review without Building Permits |
| Sewer Connection in Right-of-Way | Engineering |
| Water Connection/Meter | Utilities, Engineering, & Plumbing |
Residential Construction
| WORK PROPOSED | TYPE OF PERMIT |
| New Single Family Dwelling | Building/Planning |
| New Duplex, Multiplex, Multi-family Development | Building/Planning |
| Accessory Structure (shed, garage, barn, shop, etc.); less than 200 sf and does not exceed 15' above adjacent grade at the average height of the highest roof surface | Planning |
| Accessory Structure (shed, garage, barn, shop, etc.); Greater than 200 sf and/or greater than 15' | Building/Planning |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | Building/Planning |
| Fence: 4' or less in front set back (15' from property line toward dwelling), 7' all other areas | Contact Planning if you have questions |
| Demolish a Structure | Contact Building |
| Windows or Doors (size of window/door opening is not being changed and previously permitted) | No Building Permit Required |
| Adding or Changing the Size of a Window/Door Opening | Building/Planning |
| Removing a Window or Door | Building/Planning |
| Addition to existing structure | Building/Planning |
| Add a Second Floor | Building/Planning |
| Add a Dormer | Building/Planning |
| Deck: 30" or Less Above Grade | Planning |
| Deck: More than 30" Above Grade | Building/Planning |
| Convert an Attic, Basement, and/or Garage to Finished/Habitable Space | Building/Planning |
| Dry Rot Repair | Contact Building |
| Rebuild the Foundation | Building |
| Re-roofing: No Alteration of Rafters/Trusses and/or Sheeting | No Building Permit Required |
| Re-roofing: Alteration of Rafters/Trusses and/or Sheeting | Building |
| Siding: Install or Replace | No Building Permit Required |
| Staircase: Install or Replace | Building |
| Gutters: Install or Replace | No Building Permit Required |
| Asbestos Abatement | Contact Lane Regional Air Protection Authority at 541-736-1056 |
| Seismic Upgrade/Retrofit | Building/Planning |
Commercial Construction
| WORK PROPOSED | TYPE OF PERMIT |
| Construct a New Commercial Building | Building/Planning |
| Construct a New Mixed Use Building or Creating New Residential Spaces in an Existing Building | Building/Planning |
| Demolish a Structure **Historic Buildings Contact Planning Department | Building |
| Construct an Addition | Building/Planning |
| Install or Replace Siding | Contact Planning |
| Move or Construct Walls | Building/Planning |
| Windows/Doors **(See Widows/Doors in Residential Section Above) | Contact Building/Planning |
| Re-roof | Building |
| Change of Use/Occupancy | Building/Planning |
| Asbestos Abatement | Contact Lane Regional Air Protection Authority at 541-736-1056 |
| Seismic Upgrade | Building/Planning |
Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical
| WORK PROPOSED | TYPE OF PERMIT |
| PLUMBING | |
| Add a Bathroom (Residential/Commercial) | Building |
| Replace Plumbing Fixtures in Same Location | Building |
| Replace Water Line | Building |
| Replace Sewer Line | Building |
| Install Irrigation System | Building (Backflow Device Required) |
| Install Water Meter | Call City 541-682-7850 to order. Public Works installs and inspects this service. |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Replace a furnace | Building |
| Decommission oil tank - residential | Call City at 541-682-7852 for permit requirements and Fire Marshal 541-726-2572 |
| Decommission oil tank - commercial | Call City at 541-682-7852 for permit requirements and Fire Marshal 541-726-2572 |
| Air conditioner/Heat Pump/Mini-Split | Building |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Replace a service panel | Electrical |
| Add an outlet | Electrical |