Statutory References
for Oregon Cities
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Oregon cities. They are current through April 2015.
General Provisions
Boundary changes. ORS 222.005 et seq.
Charter amendments. ORS 221.210
Procedures for infractions, violations and traffic offenses. ORS Chapter 153
Administration and Personnel
Emergency management and services. ORS Chapter 401
Planning commissions. ORS 227.010 et seq.
Revenue and Finance
Financial administration. ORS Chapter 294
Limitations on powers of city to assist corporations. Oregon Const. Art. XI § 9
Public contracts and purchasing (“Public Contracting Code”). ORS 279.835 – 279.855, ORS Chapters 279A, 279B and 279C
Business Licenses and Regulations
Licensing and taxation. ORS 221.410 et seq.
Liquor licenses. ORS 471.155 et seq.
Taxation of liquor prohibited. ORS 473.190
Animals
Animal control. ORS 609.015 et seq.
Health and Safety
General authority. ORS 221.410 et seq.
State and local enforcement of health laws. ORS Chapter 431
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Curfew. ORS 419C.680
Firearms regulation. ORS 166.170 et seq.
General authority. ORS 221.410 et seq.
Noise control. ORS 467.100
Prohibitions on local governments as to crimes involving use of alcohol and drugs. ORS 430.402
State penal code (“Oregon Criminal Code of 1971”). ORS Chapters 161 – 169
Vehicles and Traffic
Bicycles. ORS 814.400 et seq.
Local authority. ORS 801.040
Procedures for traffic infractions. ORS 153.530 et seq.
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
City improvements and works. ORS Chapter 223
City parks, memorials and cemeteries. ORS Chapter 226
Water and Sewers
City sewers and sanitation. ORS Chapter 224
Municipal utilities. ORS Chapter 225
Buildings and Construction
Adoption of codes by reference. ORS 221.330
Radio antennas. ORS 221.295
Municipal Regulation. ORS 455.148 et seq.
Municipal Review and inspection. ORS 455.675 et seq.
State building code. ORS Chapter 455
Subdivisions
Subdivisions and partitions. ORS Chapter 92
Zoning
City planning and zoning. ORS Chapter 227
Mobile and manufactured dwelling parks. ORS 446.003 et seq.