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Please see the attached application packet for information on the Street Vacation process. 

Vacating a street takes:

Time

This is not an “overnight” solution. If the proposal is complex or controversial, vacating a street can be a lengthy process. And, it can take a lot of your time; 3-6 months is an average timeline.

Work requiring permits require inspections to verify that components and systems are installed and completed in accordance with the Oregon Building Codes and the City of Warrenton Municipal Code. 

Find out more about permits and the forms needed to make an application for a Building permit.

At the City of Warrenton Building Department, we build on the dedication of our employees to achieve and to improve the effectiveness of the department and provide our growing community with a valuable resource. 

There are several codes which regulate construction of buildings and related structures in the City of Warrenton. Many of these codes are statewide codes adopted through the Oregon Building Codes Division and locally administered by the Building Department.

Warrenton is located at the mouth of the Columbia River and is subject to a myriad hazards including, strong sustained winds, seismic events, and coastal flooding. Find out more about the local design criteria that determine the minimum structural standards.

A building permit is required to repair, alter, or change occupancy or use of any existing commercial structure. Find out more about permits and inspections required to make updates to your tenant space.

The Planning Commission meeting for June 10, 2021 has been CANCELED. The next regularly scheduled meeting is expected to be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.