CODES

In general, all County Codes can be found online in Municode. When the County adopts new resolutions or codes, it can take up to six months before they are shown in Municode.  The following codes have been adopted but as of January 12, 2026, are not yet reflected in Municode.

2025 Comprehensive Plan Code Amendments (Titles 18 and 20) - Ordinance 16575 (DETACHED ADU CODE)

2025 Permit Review Process Annual Code Update Amendments - Ordinance 16590 (Effective February 14, 2026)

Code Clarifications related to Hearing Examiner, Non-conforming Structures, Multiple Applications, Sign postings and more -Ordinance-16280

Notice: The newly adopted codes listed and linked above are related to building and development. New or updated county codes from other departments like the Sheriff, Superior Court and other departments are not in this list. Please contact Building Development Center staff for details about building and development code updates when planning your building or development project and application materials.

Acceptable Public Conduct Policy

Critical Area Review Requirement Policy

Permitting Project Review Timelines Policy

Oregon White Oak Policy

Planning Application Intake Policy Expanded

Noxious Weed Definition

Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Administrative Procedures Manual (Updated 10/1/25)