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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cannon Beach
Building permits required for structural work within the City of Cannon Beach.
- Building permit application
- Building plans
- Site plan
- Mechanical permit application (if applicable)
- Plumbing permit application (if applicable)
- Building code
- Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) and Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors use ePermitting; non-contractors submit by mail, fax, email, or in-person
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Structural/building permit applications may be submitted via: ePermitting (contractors only), mail, fax, email, or in-person
- 02 Electrical permits must be obtained through Clatsop County BCD (separate issuing authority)
- 03 Mechanical and plumbing permits available through city
- 04 Submit required application materials and documentation
- 05 City processes application through State of Oregon ePermitting system (contractors) or via mail/email/fax (non-contractors)
- 06 Receive permit upon approval and fee payment
Fee schedule
Cannon Beach building permit fees
Mechanical permit fees listed separately on fee table
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Building code inspections required; mechanical inspections available; plumbing inspections available; electrical inspections by Clatsop County BCD
Frequently asked
Common questions about Cannon Beach permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Cannon Beach, OR? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Cannon Beach, OR? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Cannon Beach, OR? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Cannon Beach, OR? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Cannon Beach Community Development Department/Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.