Code Enforcement

Responsibilities

Code Enforcement provides information, answers questions, and initiates corrective measures relating to code violations. This section also responds to complaint calls with appropriate follow-up actions that lead to code compliance.

Please note: Anonymous complaints are no longer processed. The person submitting the complaint will need to provide their name, address and contact phone number.

To file a complaint, please use our "Report a Problem" tool, or complete the Code Enforcement Complaint Form and mail or bring it to City Hall. Complaint Confidentiality Policy

The City's enforcement-related confidentiality policy is based on State of Oregon public records' statutes. Enforcement records are public records but the name of complainant is exempt from disclosure. The exemption is entitled: "information submitted to a public body in confidence." As such, any record that identifies a complainant is exempt from disclosure. However, notes in a file or a complaint letter that does not specifically identify the complainant may be disclosed.

The City will disclose the complainant's name if required under a valid court order or if that person is going to be a witness in an enforcement case - the "right of cross examination" requires this provision.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is unlawful to deposit any yard debris, soil or other material on to a city street. 

Category: Code Enforcement

Yes. But you may only keep up to 3 hens. Roosters are not allowed. Chickens shall be housed in an enclosure behind the front facade of a house and a minimum of 10 feet from property lines and 20 feet from dwellings on adjacent properties.

Category: Code Enforcement

There are several ways you can report a complaint.

  1. You can call the Code Enforcement Division at 503-874-2214.
  2. Download the Code Enforcement complaint form.
  3. Or report your complaint online.
Category: Code Enforcement

Garage sales and yard sales are allowed in any residential zone as long as they are limited to the sale of household goods and equipment, plants, clothing, and furniture. Each individual address is limited to three garage or yard sales per year and each sale may not last any more than three days. The hours of operation should only be between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. Garage sale signs should be limited to one per property where the garage sale is being held. You can have a maximum of three off-site signs, but these must be placed on private property (with the permission of the property owner). They are not allowed to be placed in the public right of way, which includes utility poles and the area between the street and the sidewalk. Please remember to pick up your signs by the end of the day when your garage sale is complete.

Category: Code Enforcement

It is unlawful to reside and live in a recreational vehicle on private property for more than 15 days in any particular 30-day period without having a permit issued by the city. To park and live in a recreational vehicle on private property for more than 15 days in any particular 30-day period, the applicant shall apply for and obtain a permit from the city which shall be good for an additional 15-day period. 

Category: Code Enforcement

Silverton Municipal Code (SMC) 8.04.050 prohibits the accumulation, collection or storage of solid waste, debris, rubbish, creating an odor or fire hazard, detracting from the cleanliness of the property or likely to cause injury to a person, animal or vehicle traveling upon a public way. If you have a concern fill out this form.

Category: Code Enforcement

The vegetation that the city regulates as a nuisance is considered "noxious vegetation" and includes weeds more than 10 inches in height; grass more than 10 inches in height; dying or dead vegetation; poison oak; poison ivy; blackberry bushes extending past property lines, vegetation that poses a health, fire or traffic hazard, and All other vegetation included in the State Department of Agriculture “Oregon Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Control Policy and Classification System.” If you have a concern please fill out this form.

Category: Code Enforcement

It is unlawful to store a vehicle on a public street without moving for more than 72 hours.

Category: Code Enforcement

Silverton Municipal Code states that the area between the sidewalk and the street (commonly referred to as a parking strip, planter strip or “devil’s strip”) is to be maintained and mowed by the adjacent property owner.

Category: Code Enforcement

Supporting Documents

PDF icon Code Enforcement Complaint Form (83 KB)

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