The Estacada Municipal Code contains the various laws and regulations enacted by the city council.  Some of the provisions that are of interest to city residents include:

Dog Licensing & Control – 6.04.070

§         Municipal code does not allow dogs to run "at large"--they must be on a leash.

§         Dogs must be licensed (call Clackamas County dog control at 503 655-8628)

Lost Dogs.

Please call the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department with the needed information to reunite you and your pet in case the pet is found. It will save the police department a lot of time and save expense to the city.

It could also save you from traveling to Oregon City to pick up your pet, and save you the fee that Clackamas County Dog Control charges (Approximately $60).

Weeds & Noxious Growth – 8.08.050

To preserve livability and safety, the city has a set of "nuisance" ordinances.
Property must be kept clear of "weeds or noxious growth," which include grass over 10 inches, and all thistles and blackberries. Property owners are required to maintain the planting strip between sidewalks and curbs in front of the property. Trees in the planting strip need to be trimmed at least 8 feet above the sidewalk and 14 feet above the street.

People aren't allowed to store "junk" on property that is exposed to public view. The definition of junk includes scrap building supplies, furniture, appliances, junk vehicles, and recyclables.

Signage – 16.72

Before erecting a sign in the City Limits you should check with the City of Estacada for a copy of their sign code.  This code states the regulations in regards to size, placement and number of signs.  This is dependent upon your location and the intended use of the building.  The signs may or may not need a permit, but before altering, replacing or installing a sign you should check with the City to verify what the necessary steps are.

Garage Sale and Yard Sale Signage

Note: it's illegal to attach any sign to utility poles or street sign posts.  Try advertising the sale in the local newspaper.  Put fliers up at local businesses, events, etc.

Parking on Streets and Abandoned Vehicles – 10.12.110, 10.12.020, 10.12.030

Residents may park their cars on the street (except, of course, in areas where parking is prohibited), but are not allowed to use the street to store cars under repair, boats, campers, or other vehicles. Vehicles are considered "abandoned" if they are in the same position for 15 hours. Boats and recreational vehicles should be stored on private property (for example, in driveways or RV parking areas, or off-site at storage facilities).

Residents are not supposed to park cars on the side of the road for the purpose of displaying such vehicle for sale.  Any vehicles parked for the purpose of selling must be parked on Private Property, not in the right-of-way.

Cars must be parked on the side of the road facing in the direction of the traffic flow.  You should not park your car faced against traffic along the side of the road.

Noise - 9.12.060

The municipal code prohibits "loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise" within the city.
Homeowners and Contractors can't do construction work (e.g., remodeling, deck building) after 10 p.m. and before 7 a.m.

Curfew – 9.16.010
Estacada's curfew law covers unaccompanied children in public places such as streets and
parks. The curfew hours for children under fourteen are between 9:15 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. during the school year (10:15 p.m. in summer). For high school students between the ages of 14-18, the hours are 10:15 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on school nights, and midnight to 6:00 a.m. on other nights.

Home Occupations – 16.92

The city encourages home occupations that don't disrupt neighborhoods. The business must me the zoning requirements for your neighborhood, or a conditional use may be required.  Please contact planning/zoning at 503-630-8286 to verify the zoning in your area.  A permit is required from the City Hall Office (503-630-8286). The permit is inexpensive and the procedure to get one is simple.

Municipal Code Questions

Questions about municipal code provisions can be answered by the City of Estacada Code Enforcement Officer at 503-630-8274, or by email.

Please contact the City for any clarification in regards to this information.  Code Changes are made regularly, so this information needs to be verified with the City of Estacada.