FAQs

  • You do not need a permit for a non-habitable one-story detached accessory structure used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet and the height is no more than 15 feet as measured from the finished floor to the average height of the roof surface. 

    All detached accessory structures must maintain a minimum set back of 20 feet from the front and 5 feet from rear and side property lines regardless of whether a permit is required or not.

  • You can check online at Oregon.gov or call the Construction Contractors Board at (503) 378-4621.

    Contractor License Verification Search

  • If you are both the owner and the occupant of a dwelling, a permit is not required to replace electrical appliances or to perform the maintenance on an existing electrical installation.

    If you are not sure if you need a permit, please call the building department at (503) 874-2207.

  • Mechanical work on one- or two-family dwellings includes work on heating, cooling, or ventilation systems, including bath vents and woodstoves. Installation, alteration, or repair of gas piping between the meter and an appliance or other equipment, including all liquefied petroleum gas piping, is also considered mechanical work.

  • A plumbing permit is not required in the following circumstances: When a property owner does “ordinary minor repairs” to plumbing systems on his or her own property where he or she resides, which means repair, replacement, or maintenance of existing accessible fixtures, parts, and appliances and their related water and drain attachments. Do not alter an existing plumbing system without a permit. When a property owner or licensed plumber performs emergency repairs to, or replacement of, freeze-damaged or leaking concealed piping, provided new piping doesn’t exceed 3 feet in length.

    • Paint buildings that are not historic landmarks;
    • Blow insulation into existing homes; 
    • Replace interior wall, floor or ceiling covering, such as wallboard or sheet vinyl. Removal or alteration of wall(s), regardless of whether they are load-bearing or not, requires a permit with plan submission;
    • Put up shelving and cabinets
    • Install gutters and downspouts;
    • Replace or repair siding on a wall that is three feet or more from a property line;
    • Replace roofing on single family or duplex homes where the weight of the replacement or repair does not exceed 30 percent of the roof's designed live load carrying capacity and is not required to be fire resistant;
    • Install storm windows and/or replace doors or windows in an existing opening;
    • Build a fence up to six feet high;
    • Pave a walkway that is not in the public right of way;
    • Build a patio or deck that is not more than 30 inches above grade. However, if a patio cover is built, a permit is required.

    *All modifications to residential houses or units that are intended for sale, lease, rent, or exchange; or, commercial structures or units, require that the work be done by a contractor licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractor's Board (CCB). 

  • Permits are required for all new construction, manufactured dwellings and alterations or additions to existing buildings. This includes structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical changes. Either the property owner or the contractor is responsible for obtaining structural, mechanical, plumbing, and manufactured dwelling set-up permits. Oregon law requires that if an electrical contractor performs the work, the contractor is responsible for obtaining the permit. Permits are non-transferable.

  • A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, move or demolish any one- or two-family dwelling or related structure. For example: 

    • add a room 
    • build, demolish, or move a carport, garage, or shed of more than 200 square feet 
    • finish an attic, garage, or basement to make additional living space 
    • cut a new window or door opening, or widen existing openings # move, remove, or add walls 
    • apply roofing when all of the old roofing is removed and new sheathing is installed 
    • build a stairway 
    • build a retaining wall more than four feet high 
    • build a deck more than 30 inches above grade 
    • put up a fence more than six feet high 
    • move more than 50 cubic yards of earth or any amount of cut or fill on sites affected by waterways or slope hazards

  • A permit is required to do the following:

    • Install or change any part of a heating or cooling system that must be vented into any kind of chimney, including unvented decorative appliances
    • Install a woodstove, fireplace insert, pellet stove, or related venting
    • Install, alter, or repair gas piping between the meter and an appliance (indoors or outdoors)
    • Install bath fans, dryer exhausts, kitchen range exhausts, and appliances that are required to be vented

  • A plumbing permit is required to do the following:

    • Replace water heaters, alter piping inside a wall or ceiling or beneath a floor, and for plumbing in all new installations.
    • Repair, alteration, or replacement of freeze-damaged or leaking concealed piping, if new piping exceeds 3 feet.
    • Remodeling or adding on to your one or two family dwelling when existing plumbing is to be relocated. This includes installation of building sewers, water service, and exterior rain drains.

  • A permit is required to do the following:

    • Install or alter any permanent wiring or electrical device.
    • Run additional wiring, put in an electrical outlet or light fixture, install a receptacle for a garage-door opener, or convert from fuse box to circuit breakers.
    • Install or alter permanent low-voltage systems such as security alarms or stereo or computer systems.

    You must be both the owner and the occupant of a dwelling to obtain a permit to do electrical work yourself. You may not perform any electrical installations or modifications on a house or residential unit that is intended for sale, lease, rent, or exchange.

  • Permits are good for six months from the date of issue or last inspection, whichever is later. If you experience a delay in your project, you may request an extension for an additional six months.

  • Oregon law requires you to obtain permits, even on your own property, to ensure that minimum building standards are met for your own safety and for the safety of future property owners and occupants.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • If your irrigation system, boiler, fire system, swimming pool or spa was permitted through Silverton's Building Department, adequate backflow protection was required. If the fixture was installed without proper permits or testing, or you are not sure if you have adequate backflow protection, please contact the Cross Connection Specialist at 503-874-2206.  

  • The City maintains a database containing all the permitted backflow assemblies in Silverton. It is your responsibility to have your backflow assembly tested annually, during the month previously tested, between January 1 and June 1. The City currently sends out a courtesy reminder in the spring. Do not wait for the reminder; schedule your test during the month it was scheduled last year. All assemblies must be tested at least once annually so you do not need the reminder to schedule your test.  

    It is the customer’s responsibility to schedule the test and make payment arrangements. Upon completion of the test, the customer will be given a copy and the tester will submit the results to the City. 

  • Backflow assemblies must be tested at the time of installation, annually (once a year) after installation, after repairs and after relocating or replacement. When Silverton customers have their backflow assemblies tested, a test report will be submitted to the City of Silverton Cross Connection Specialist by the tester. 

  • Examples include residential fire systems, wells or auxiliary water systems, lawn irrigation systems, boilers, and swimming pools and hot tubs that are hard piped for filling purposes.

  • Backflow assemblies are devices placed on cross connections to prevent water from backflowing into the water system. The most common type of backflow assembly is a double check valve assembly, which consists of two independent check valves, two resilient seated valves and testing parts.

  • A cross connection is any connection between piping that carries drinking water (also known as potable) and the piping or fixtures that carry other types of water or substances that are not safe to drink (also known as non-potable), and any matter that may change the color, taste, quality, or odor of water.

  • Drinking water normally flows in one direction (from the meter to the house), although under certain circumstances it can flow in the opposite direction, or ‘backflow’. A backflow incident can happen at any time. All that is needed is a water pressure drop in the public water system main line, most commonly caused by fire fighting, hydrant flushing, flow testing, a water main break, or extreme high usage on the water system. Any connection to a non-potable source not protected could be siphoned back into the public water system, which can pollute or contaminate the water system.

    Backflow protection is necessary because we assume that when we turn on the water tap, we have safe drinking water. This is a luxury we enjoy, but not without very strong regulations and considerable expense. Our drinking water is among the safest in the world. Water protection and conservation requires the effort and cooperation of everyone. 

  • The federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 42 U.S.C. 300f to 300j-26 has jurisdiction over the public health aspects of the drinking water supply. The Oregon Health Authority regulates public water systems in our state, including cross connection control, through Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). One such rule is OAR 333-61-0070, which requires water districts to administer a cross connection control program that will protect the potable water supply. The City of Silverton, as required by OAR 333-61-0070, has passed an ordinance on cross connection control, Silverton Municipal Code Chapter 13.20.  

  • Legally the water supplier is responsible for water quality and for implementing and maintaining a cross connection control program to prevent pollution or contamination of the public water system. The water supplier’s responsibility ends at the outlet side (the customer’s side) of the water meter. Once the water is on the outlet side of the water meter or service connection, responsibility and liability falls to the owner. it is the owner's responsibility to keep backflow assemblies functioning and tested annually. 

  • You need to complete the the Fuel Tax-Application for Motor Vehicle Fuel Dealer and a City of Silverton Business License and return them to the City of Silverton, Attn: Finance Department, 306 S Water, Silverton OR 97381 or finance@silverton.or.us.

  • Yes. Oregon, the other local jurisdictions, and the City are all separate taxing entities.

  • A dealer is any person who: 1) Imports or causes to be imported motor vehicle fuel for sale, use, or distribution in the City of Silverton; or 2) Produces, refines, manufactures, or compounds motor vehicle fuels in the City for use, distribution, or sale in the City; or 3) Acquires in the City for sale, use, or distribution in the City motor vehicle fuels with respect to which there has been no City of Silverton license tax previously incurred.

  • Motor vehicle fuel as defined by the City of Silverton includes gasoline, diesel, and any other flammable or combustible gas or liquid by whatever name such gas or liquid is known or sold, usable as fuel for the operation of motor vehicles, except gas, or liquid for purposes other than the propulsion of motor vehicles.

  • The tax must be collected for all fuel sold, used, or distributed on or after January 1, 2018.

  • Any person who performs the acts of a dealer. Generally, if you purchase fuel outside the City and transport it into the City using your own vehicles or by common carrier, you must be licensed. If you always buy fuel from another licensed dealer of the City, the tax will be included in the purchase price of the fuel and you need not be licensed with the City. However, the answer to this question is often not immediately apparent.

  • The City of Silverton has a correctable violation program.  This program offers you the opportunity to correct a qualifying violation, prior to your court date, in exchange for dismissal of the cited violation.

    To take advantage of this program, you must do the following prior to your court date:

    1. Repair or correct the Violation.
    2. Fill out the "Defendants" section of the Correctable Violation Compliance Form provided by the police department.
    3. Bring the vehicle to the City of Silverton Police Department or a vehicle inspection during normal City Hall business hours. 
    4. Take the completed form along with your citation and a $50.00 Administrative Fee to the Court Clerk at City Hall. 

    Upon completion of all the steps the Silverton Municipal Court will dismiss your violation and it will not show up on your driving record.

  • The City of Silverton Municipal Court does not offer community service for traffic violations. 

  • The City of Silverton offers two diversion programs.

    Traffic Diversion:

    The City of Silverton Municipal Court offers a traffic diversion program. This program is designed to allow drivers the opportunity to recognize and review their driving habits, attitudes, and behaviors. There is an additional fee involved, but the violation will not go on your driving record if you complete the program and have no subsequent traffic violations within six months. Generally, you can go to Traffic School if: 

    1. You have been cited for a single moving violation 

    2. You have received no other moving violations or traffic crime charges within the last three years immediately preceding the date of this citation 

    3. You have a valid non-commercial driver license There was no accident associated with the alleged offense. 

    4. Your presumptive fine is not greater than $435. 

    Requirements of program: Enter a plea of No Contest (not contesting the facts of the case) Note: A Not Guilty Plea forfeits your Traffic School option. Fill out the traffic school paper work and agreement at Court and submit it to the Court Clerk. Pay the presumptive fine amount in full within 90 days of the date of your court appearance. Contact the school, pay the registration fee and register for the class. Successfully complete the class and receive a Certificate of Completion. Submit the “Certificate of Completion” to the Court within 90 days of the date of your court appearance. Do not receive a citation for a motor vehicle violation within the next 180 days of the date of your court appearance. There will be no extensions and no exceptions.

    Insurance Diversion:

    The City of Silverton offers an Insurance Diversion Program. If you have not been cited for an insurance violation within the last three years immediately preceding the date of your citation you qualify for this program. You may be approved at court on your court date or by the court clerk before your court date.

    Requirements of program: Enter a plea of No Contest (not contesting the facts of the case) Note: A Not Guilty Plea forfeits your insurance diversion option. Fill out the insurance diversion agreement at Court and submit it to the Court Clerk. Pay the presumptive fine amount in full within 90 days of the date of your court appearance. Submit a copy of your insurance card to the court clerk within 14 days of your appearance date. Keep insurance for a period of 180 days with no breaks in coverage. There will be no extensions and no exceptions.

  • You may appear before the court clerk during City Hall office hours 9:00 am - 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Fridays (except holidays). There is a three (3) business day waiting period from the date of citation to allow time to process the citation. All business must be finalized no later than 4:30 pm the day before your court appearance. 

    If you would like to plead no contest, you can appear before the court clerk, who will look at your driving record and may be able to reduce the fine. The clerk uses the same fine schedule as the judge. If you have more than three (3) convictions on your driving record, the clerk will be unable to reduce the fine.

    If you would like to plea no contest and explain to the judge what happened, this can be done in writing.  All letters of explanation are given to the judge and must be received before your posted court appearance. The judge reads them, takes your statement and driving record into consideration and assesses fines accordingly. If you are fined less than the base fine and you submitted that with your letter, the refund should reach you within four weeks.

    If your ticket is for No Insurance or Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance, and you have proof that you were insured for the vehicle on the date of the ticket, bring your proof to the Court Clerk prior to your court date and that charge may be dismissed. Be sure the proof contains the effective dates of the insurance.

    You may also pay your ticket online. Please contact the court for your docket # at 503-873-5321 option #1 or email at finance@silverton.or.us.

    The clerk can take not guilty pleas and set trials on all infractions either in person or in writing by sending in the  copy of the summons with option three filled out, signed, and dated or by letter or email (must be received before your court date).

  • Fines and fees are due and payable when the fine is imposed. If you are experiencing a financial hardship, you may apply for a payment agreement with the court. We accept cash, checks, money orders, and debit/credit cards. Payments can be made in person at the Finance Department at City Hall, by mail,  in the after-hours drop box located outside City Hall in the parking lot or online. Please do not make cash payments through the mail or drop box. If paying by cash you should go to the finance office during normal operating hours and obtain a receipt. If you pay by mail, please list the exact name on your case and a docket number, this insures your payment is credited to the proper account. Make checks and money orders payable to the City of Silverton. Mail payments to: Silverton Municipal Court 306 S. Water St. Silverton, OR 97381. 

  • You may submit a copy of your completion certificate for your traffic diversion class by:

    • Email: finance@silverton.or.us
    • Drop off/Mail: Finance Department, 306 S Water St, Silverton OR 97381
    • Drop Box: Located in the parking lot at 306 S Water St, Silverton OR 97381

  • You may submit a copy of your insurance card within 14 days after your appearance date by:

    • Email: finance@silverton.or.us
    • Drop off/Mail: Finance Department, 306 S Water St, Silverton OR 97381
    • Drop Box: Located in the parking lot at 306 S Water St, Silverton OR 97381

  • The Silverton Municipal Court requires the full balance of your account to be paid either to the City of Silverton or to the collection agency that holds your account. Once the balance is paid in full, we will mail you your reinstatement document for you to take to the Oregon DMV. You may contact the court for your balance information at 503-874-2245.

  • Please call the City of Silverton Municipal Court for your account balance at 503-874-2245.

  • Professional Credit Services handles all of our collections.  They can be reached at (866) 320-6527.

  • Resources are available to support neighbors in working through conflict.

    To begin, please see this list of problem solving tips, courtesy of Portland-based Resolutions Northwest.

    If you are seeking more support in resolving an issue, please contact Neighbor2Neighbor for Marion County.

  • A neighborhood-based group may request that the City list the group on the City website. This allows City staff to maintain a list of area representatives in order to share information.

    It will also allow community members to find a contact person for their area if one exists.

    Steps to having a group recognized on the City's website:

    • (Optional) Consult with the Community Development Director on target boundaries. The City suggests a target size of around 100 households, though this is flexible.
    • Visit with your neighbors with the goal of having at least 30% of those households included in the initial application to list the group. You will likely want to gather contact information such as phone numbers and emails; please do not turn that personal information into the City.
    • Submit your completed forms to the Community Development Department.

    Sample forms are available here:

  • The best way to be informed about City meetings is to sign up for the City's "Stay Connected" notifications.  

    Through Stay Connected, you can sign up for alerts according to your interests:

    • Alert Center (Emergency Alerts)
    • Bid Postings
    • Government Jobs (City job openings)
    • NewsFlash (Postings in the "Latest News" area of the website)
    • Calendar 
    • Agenda Center (packet posting notifications)

  • Public meetings and public comment are two great ways to offer your input.

    • Public meetings are listed through the Calendar and Agenda Center (get notified through Stay Connected) and many of the meetings have the opportunity for public comment. You can always verify this in the agenda.
    • Additionally, you may email PublicComment@silverton.or.us if you are unable to attend a particular meeting and would like your comments to be forwarded to the appropriate person.

    The City also scheduled open houses and other community engagement activities throughout the year; these activities will always be communicated through the website, Facebook, and community partners.

  • Have fun!

    When planning gathering such as a block party, please review the Special Event permit requirements

    Plan a beautification project! 

    When considering a project that would alter City property, please contact the Public Works Department to discuss any required steps.

  • The first step is to meet your neighbors and discuss goals and possibilities.

    You can find some great tips on connecting in the following publications:

  • No food service business in Silverton shall serve or sell prepared food or package meat, seafood, eggs, bakery products or any other food items in polystyrene containers.

  • Food containers, plates, clamshells, hot and cold beverage cups, meat and vegetable trays, egg cartons, and other products made from polystyrene that are used for selling or providing food by a food service business for consumption on or off premises.

  • This regulation does not include clear or solid polystyrene (oriented polystyrene) or prepacked soups or other foods that a food service business sells or provides to their customers that have been filled and sealed prior to receipt by the food service business.

    • January 1, 2020 for food service businesses selling or providing raw meat or raw seafood for consumption on or off the premises. 
    • July 1, 2019 for all food service businesses.

  • All food service businesses meaning full-service restaurants, fast food restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, coffee shops, grocery stores, vending trucks or carts, business or institutional cafeterias, or other businesses, entities, or nonprofits, selling or providing food directly to customers within Silverton for consumption on or off the premises.

    • It is the City's desire to protect the natural environment and public health.
    • Polystyrene constitutes a large portion of the litter in area landfills and public places.
    • When introduced to the environment polystyrene breaks into smaller non-biodegradable pieces that harm/kill marine life and other wildlife.
    • Alternatives to polystyrene are readily available.  

  • The Silver Falls YMCA, 503-873-6456,  schedules all classes and activities at the Silverton Community Pool.

  • Reservations are available at several locations in City of Silverton parks. Visit the Parks and Facilities page to find a reservable location. Reservations are not required but are encouraged, and all non-reserved spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis.

  • Visit the Silverton Marine Park and Reservoir page for current hours and fees or call 503-874-2206 for more information. 

  • The reservoir is stocked by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. They may be reached at 971-783-6000.

  • Youth offenders receive positive, individualized support; youth are given a chance to explain their situation to other teens; and when the sentence is successfully completed and no other offenses are committed within one year of the disposition, the youth's criminal record can be expunged or destroyed. However, in the case of MIP Alcohol, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Reckless Burning, the youth is not eligible to apply for expunction until their eighteenth birthday.

  • Youth Positions:

    • Bailiff: ensures smooth operation of court, administers oaths.
    • Case Presenter: reads the police report/citation during the case, listens to evidence-questions offender and parent-deliberates on sanctions.
    • Juror(s): listens to evidence-questions offender and parent(s) about the situation, agrees on appropriate sanctions in deliberation.
    • Exit Interviewer: reviews the sanctions with the offender and outlines their responsibilities for completion.
    • Interpreter: assists in understanding of all materials and proceedings.
    • Sanction Review Panel: listens to and reviews completed sanction materials and then accepts or rejects information, assigns extensions.

    Adult Positions:

    • Judge: Presides over the hearing, explains the criminal charges, instructs the jury on what evidence and factors to consider in determining a sentence.

  • Youth Peer Court reviews offenses that are referred through municipal court. Typical cases that are heard in peer court include MIP Alcohol, Possession of Less Than an Ounce Marijuana, Shoplifting (Theft II & III), Trespassing, Criminal Mischief, MIP Tobacco, Curfew, Driving w/out a license and Reckless Burning. Sentencing may include some combination of the following: drug/alcohol assessment, monetary fee, community service, jury duty, prison tour, diversion workshop, essay, apology & more. The sanctions offer the youth an opportunity to "fix" the situation while learning how to make a positive behavioral choices for their future.

  • A youth, who has admitted guilt to an offense, will appear before a jury of their peers for sentencing. A parent or guardian must accompany the youth in court. The jury is then presented with evidence relevant to the case; they deliberate and present a verdict. The offender accepts or rejects the sentencing.

  • The courtroom is a formal, serious place, commanding respect from all who participate in its proceedings. Therefore, there are some expectations concerning dress and behavior for youth involved: No Shorts, No Tank Tops, No Caps or Hats, No Inappropriate T-Shirts, No Ripped, Dirty or Saggy Pants. Confidentiality is very important to the integrity of the court and we ask that all the facts presented in court-remain in court.

  • Youth Peer Court is an alternative to the criminal justice system for youth who have committed a misdemeanor crime or offense.

  • Peer Court is for youth, 12 through 17 years of age, who have appeared before the Silverton Municipal Court and entered a guilty plea. Under an adult judge's discretion, offenders will either be forwarded to Peer Court for sentencing or may remain in Juvenile Municipal Court for sentencing.

  • 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.

  • Trees located in the right-of-way require a permit, but may only be removed in certain situations.

  • Zoning of property can be found on our zoning map or by calling the Planning Division at (503) 874-2207.

  • 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

  • “Call before you dig”: Oregon Utility Notification Center, 1-800-332-2344. Call Before You Dig Website

  • Call the Code Enforcement Division at (503) 874-2214.

    You can also report a code violation on the website on the Police Department's code enforcement page.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • We are not currently collecting stuffed animals or cell phones at this time.

  • No, there is no permit or fee required. If you have a new alarm system installed, please contact the business office at (503) 873-5326 to report it.

  • The Silverton Police Department offers fingerprinting services to residents that live within the Silverton City limits. This service is provided by appointment Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please call the front office to make appointments, 503-873-5326. A fee of $15 per card and valid photo identification is required. We do not provide the fingerprint cards.

  • Police reports are generally public records and available for inspection and release. Requests for police reports must be made in writing. Cases that have not been adjudicated (resolved by the court) will not be made available. The fee schedule for public records is outlined on the request form. Please download the public record request form on our Forms page.

  • You may report a crime in person at 306 South Water Street during business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. After hours, you may come to the Police Department and pick up the grey phone located at the front entrance. You may also call (503) 873-5326 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • The Silverton Police Department does not have a jail. The Marion County Jail is located at 4000 Aumsville Highway in Salem. Their phone number is (503) 581-1183 or visit the Marion County Sheriff's website for inmate / offender information.

  • Property is released by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call (503) 873-5326. If your property was seized as evidence during an investigation, it may only be released if authorized by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

  • The registered owner of the vehicle must contact the Police Department in person for a vehicle release. The business office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The registered owner must provide proof of ownership (DMV title or registration), a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and $125 (cash only after business hours).

  • Hydrant Flushing

  • Republic Services operates a recycle center on Saturdays at the City Shops located at 830 McClaine Street. Please contact Republic Services at 503-981-1278 with questions about materials accepted or current hours of operations. Please note - the City Shops does not accept recycle materials during the week. 

  • Please contact Republic Services at 503-981-1278 for current information about disposal or recycling of these items. 

    Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station

  • Follow this link for detailed instructions on how to track your water usage. Reading Your Meter

  • The City of Silverton contracts with Portland General Electric, PGE, to supply and maintain our public streetlights. You may report any problem directly to PGE using their website: PGE: Report A Streetlight

  • Call Portland General Electric to report power outrages at 800-544-1795 or visit PGE Report an Outage.

    PGE Stay safe. Be prepared.

  • Yes. The website indexes web pages as well as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and text documents.

  • No. By default, the search results will show matches for any word within the phrase. In this example, you would receive results for all web pages and documents that contained either the word alarm or the word permit, or both.

    In order to search an exact phrase, enclose your search phrase in quotations. The search results for "alarm permit" will show matches for that exact phrase.

  • Yes.  You can exclude words by using the minus sign (-).  In order to find the results of all pages that have alarm in the result but not permit, you would search for alarm -permit.

  • Ride reservations can be made by calling (503) 873-4546. Dispatch is available to answer calls Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with 24-hour voicemail. Dispatch encourages riders to schedule at least 24 hours in advance, and you can schedule rides up to a month in advance.

  • The Silver Trolley is funded through federal and state grants, donations, and the city's general fund.

  • A donation is encouraged to support the Silver Trolley program.

  • Your residential sewer average includes a base charge and usage charge. The usage charge is based off an average of your water usage between the six (6) winter months of November to April. Your May utility bill will reflect your new sewer average each year. If you have not gone through our averaging period you will be billed based on monthly water usage up to a maximum amount stated on our rate sheet until you have gone through the averaging period. You have the option to "opt-out" of the averaging method and have the usage charge be based on actual usage. To do this you must fill out the Opt-Out Form and submit it to the Finance Department by April 30th. If you want to Opt back in to the averaging method you must complete the same form and submit it no later than April 30th. You will stay on the averaging method until you request a change.

  • Services are billed monthly; they include water, sewer and improvement services. Bills are mailed the last business day of the month and due the 16th. 

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