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Inspection requests made before 7 a.m. are done that same business day. 

When requesting multiple inspections with a note (for example: lock box code), please leave the note on all inspection requests. Inspections are often done by different people and it’s important to make sure each inspector gets the note.

Staff can’t guarantee inspection times, however, you may request a morning or afternoon inspection. Staff will work with the requests as much as possible, within their current schedule. Permits are good for 180 days (6 months), please plan accordingly.

The first step in applying for a short-term rental, or Airbnb, is to work with the planning department, who can check to make sure you’re on the correct path for its intended use. More information can be found at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/planning/short-term-rentals.

The next steps are to apply for a business license at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/finance/business-registration-1 and a building permit.

Every month, the building department sends out expiration letters. If you receive a letter, it means that the city’s system doesn’t show that your permit is final. Here are some example scenarios and typical solutions:

The applicant is seeking approval of a zone change from R-3 to R-2.5 for higher density residential development. 

File Number
ZA-2018-003

Application Type
Zoning Map Amendment

Location
4401-4409 & 4411 SE Lewellyn
10500 SE 44th Ave
4401-4407 SE Harrison St

Public Hearing(s)
August 14, 2018 Planning Commission

Current Status
Approved with Conditions 

Milwaukie's signature events bring long-time residents and newcomers together to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate what makes the city unique. The city hosts the following signature events each year:

A true tiny house is defined by the International Residential Code (IRC, adopted by the State of Oregon for tiny houses) as: “A dwelling that is 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts”. 

Any dwelling structure over 400 square feet is considered a regular dwelling and must meet the current Oregon Residential Specialty Code. The tiny house information/code won’t apply to these projects.

Wondering what needs a permit and what doesn’t? Confused about which permit to apply for?  Check below for answers to those questions and more.

Permits are an important part of construction because they’re essentially a second set of eyes. The process allows for a chance to catch things before construction starts to save you money in the long run, and ensure the person you’ve hired is doing the work correctly. Knowing the job is done right gives you peace of mind. It’s important to do everything possible to ensure the safety of family and friends in your home, or employees and customers in your business. Homes and businesses are an investment, protect it.

Hard water can be a soap scum and plumbing-fixture nuisance, it’s not dangerous. Calcium and magnesium are essential nutrients that don’t pose a public health hazard.

The white or brown build up around the faucet is calcium carbonate and small amount of other metals such as magnesium. The whiter it is the more calcium, the browner the more metals from other dissolved metals.

Water is a good solvent and as it travels through the ground it dissolves the natural occurring calcium. The calcium (hardness) is not a health hazard and is not deemed a contaminant.

The applicant is seeking approval of an extension to land use approvals for a Minor Land Partition and Replat applications. 

File Numbers
EXT-2018-001

File Numbers for Extension
MLP-2017-001
R-2017-003

Application Type
Extension of Expiring Approval

Location
5158 SE Logus Rd

Current Status
Approved

NDA
Lewelling