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County enacts code change to allow fees for utility permits under new state law
Summary
The Board approved a second-reading ordinance adding section 29.503e to the Multnomah County Code, authorizing the county to set fees for utility work in county right-of-way consistent with Oregon Revised Statutes and Senate Bill 1566.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners adopted a second-reading ordinance Oct. 24 amending county code chapter 29 by adding section 29.503e to authorize establishing fees for permits related to utility work in county rights-of-way.
Jessica Barry, deputy director of the Transportation Division in the Department of Community Services, told commissioners the change implements Senate Bill 1566 and cites county authority under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and the county code. She said the ordinance gives the county explicit authority to set and collect fees for utility permitting work performed in county right-of-way.
The item was presented as a second reading; commissioners asked no substantive follow-up questions. The board adopted the ordinance by roll-call vote.
What—omes next: County staff will implement permitting and fee-setting procedures under the new code section.
