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Oregon City adopts emergency ordinance letting manager remove signs, trim trees in rights of way
Summary
The Oregon City Commission voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 95-1009, giving the city manager authority to remove and place traffic signs and to direct pruning in city rights of way. Commissioners said the measure is intended to speed routine maintenance while staff retain standards and enforcement tools for persistent noncompliance.
The Oregon City Commission on an emergency vote adopted Ordinance 95-1009, amending Title 10 of the municipal code to allow the city manager to order removal or relocation of signs and to direct pruning or trimming of vegetation that obstructs streets and sidewalks.
City Manager Charlie told the commission the change is aimed at clearing rights of way and improving signage without requiring a separate staff report and commission action each time. "This will allow me to make that decision," Charlie said during discussion.
Commissioners said the amendment is meant to cover work…
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