Oregon City amends sidewalk code, commissioners debate broader reimbursement program
The Oregon City Commission approved first reading of amendments to municipal code Title 12 to formalize notice and permit timelines for sidewalk repairs. Residents urged wider reimbursement for sidewalks damaged by roots; commissioners requested criteria and staff follow-up but did not expand the program tonight.
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Oregon City commissioners approved first reading of an ordinance on Sept. 3 amending municipal code Title 12 to set formal timelines for notice, permitting and construction for sidewalk maintenance. The change establishes a 60-day window to obtain a permit after first notice, a 30-day follow-up notice if no permit is obtained, and a 180-day construction-permit period, replacing the prior 90‑day construction window.
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