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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bandon
Planning permits required for: Commercial Zoning Compliance, Conditional Use Permit, Land Use Application, Residential Permit, Sign Permit, Tree Removal Permit, Variance and Adjustment. Building permits required for: new construction, alterations, additions, structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing, demolition.
- Building code
- 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), plus specialty codes
- Permit validity
- 180 days; extension required for longer projects
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be licensed through Oregon CCB
Application process
Typical processing: 30-120+ days (30 days completeness review, up to 120 days approval once complete)
- 01 Submit planning application to Bandon Planning Department
- 02 PO BOX 67, Bandon OR 97411, planning@cityofbandon.org, (541) 347-7922
- 03 Completeness review: 30 days to determine if application is complete or incomplete
- 04 Approval timeline: Up to 120 days depending on complexity once complete
- 05 Planning office open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 06 After Planning approval, submit approval plus building permit application to Coos County via Oregon ePermitting
- 07 Building inspections scheduled with Coos County (541-266-1098, building@co.coos.or.us, 541-396-7770)
Typical processing time: 30-120+ days (30 days completeness review, up to 120 days approval once complete)
Source: City of Bandon Planning Department / Coos County Building Department ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Coos County inspection line: (541) 266-1098 (phone)
- Coos County: building@co.coos.or.us (email)
- Coos County main office: (541) 396-7770 (phone)
Typical sequence: Planning inspections by Bandon Planning Department. Building inspections by Coos County (structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).
Source: City of Bandon Planning Department / Coos County Building Department ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bandon permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bandon, OR? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Bandon, OR? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Bandon, OR? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bandon, OR? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Bandon Planning Department / Coos County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.