FAQs • Silverton, OR • CivicEngage

How tall can my fence be?: The combined height of fences, retaining walls, and/or other decorative landscape elements (i.e., rocks, railroad ties, etc.) within the front yard setback or in front of the front facade of a building shall not exceed 42 inches as measured from the grade closet to the street right of way. Fences in the front yard of corner lots may be six feet in height, provided the fence is 50 feet from the through-curb intersection and set back at least 5 feet from the property line. More information can be found in Silverton Municipal Code Section 3.2.500.

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Planning

1. What are setbacks?: Setbacks are the required distance separating a building, structure, or other designated item from a property line. Setback requirements for buildings are included in the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code under Title 18 Chapter 2.

2. How do I find out the zoning of my property?: Zoning of property can be found on our zoning map or by calling the Planning Division at (503) 874-2207.

3. Can I subdivide or develop my property?: Every situation and property is unique. Planning staff can help with the basics to get you started in determining if your property can be subdivided or developed. Call the Planner at (503) 874-2207 or visit the office during operating hours.

4. How tall can my fence be?: The combined height of fences, retaining walls, and/or other decorative landscape elements (i.e., rocks, railroad ties, etc.) within the front yard setback or in front of the front facade of a building shall not exceed 42 inches as measured from the grade closet to the street right of way. Fences in the front yard of corner lots may be six feet in height, provided the fence is 50 feet from the through-curb intersection and set back at least 5 feet from the property line. More information can be found in Silverton Municipal Code Section 3.2.500.

5. Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?: Trees located in the right-of-way require a permit (click here), but may only be removed in certain situations.

6. How do I report a code enforcement or zoning violation?: Call the Code Enforcement Division at (503) 874-2214.
You can also report a code violation on the website in the questions and comments module on the home page. code enforcement page

7. How do I locate my/the property lines?: Property lines can only be located accurately by finding the property pins at the corners of the property. Call the Planning Division at (503) 874-2207 (with the street address) to obtain the approximate dimensions of the property according to the Marion County Tax Assessor Maps, and the width of the street right-of-way in front of your property. Marion County Tax Assessor