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Tualatin adopts state building codes by reference to reduce repeat ordinance updates
Summary
Ordinance 1453-25 was adopted Oct. 27, 2025 to amend Chapter 4-01 of the Tualatin Municipal Code so the city will adopt State of Oregon building codes by reference (OAR), aligning local code with the state's three-year code cycle and OAR phase-in schedule.
Tualatin, Ore. — The City Council voted Oct. 27 to adopt Ordinance 1453-25, amending Chapter 4-01 of the Tualatin Municipal Code to adopt the State of Oregon building codes by reference rather than by a year-specific citation.
Community Development Director Nacula Herd Ravitch and Building Official Samantha Vandergrift told the council the change…
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