City Building Permits
Manzanita, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Manzanita, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within city limits and urban growth boundary (UGB) of Manzanita.
- Department
- Building Department
Online Permit Portal
Platform: E-permitting • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Submit 2 complete sets of legible plans drawn to scale, conforming to state/local building codes
- Provide site plan drawn to scale required
- Provide floor and roof framing plans for all floors/roof assemblies indicating member sizing, spacing, bearing locations, nailing and connection details
- Submit engineer's calculations stamped by licensed Oregon engineer/architect when applicable (shear walls, roof trusses, retaining walls over 4 ft tall)
- Submit zoning compliance confirmation
- Submit all required documents through City e-permitting system to devservices@ci.manzanita.or.us
- City reviews and approves building permit
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
Building permits required for all construction within city limits and UGB
Required Documents
- 2 complete sets of legible plans drawn to scale
- Plans conforming to state and local building codes
- Site plan drawn to scale
- Floor and roof framing plans for all floors/roof assemblies with member sizing, spacing, bearing locations, nailing and connection details
- Engineer's calculations stamped by licensed Oregon engineer/architect (when applicable: shear walls, roof trusses, retaining walls over 4 ft tall)
- Zoning compliance confirmation
- Building code
- 2014 Oregon Specialty Codes (structural, residential, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy efficiency)
- Owner-builder
- Contractor/homeowner applications accepted through e-permitting system
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license required for most construction work
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Permit fees based on project valuation
- Reinspection fee
- Re-inspection fees apply for inspections beyond standard allowance
- Payment note
- See City of Manzanita Building Department and Forms page for current fee schedules
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) available with specific regulations
- Manufactured dwelling permits available
Important: Zoning compliance required for all work
Inspections
How to Schedule
- City e-permitting system (online)
Typical inspection sequence: Inspections required per state building code. Schedule through City e-permitting system.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2014 Oregon Specialty Codes (structural, residential, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy efficiency)
- Verify contractor license: Oregon CCB License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- City of Manzanita Zoning
- Oregon Building Codes Division
- License lookup guide: Oregon Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Oregon Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Oregon hub: Oregon Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manzanita Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Manzanita, OR?
- Building permits required for all construction within city limits and UGB
- How much does a building permit cost in Manzanita, OR?
- Fees are calculated as: Permit fees based on project valuation.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Manzanita, OR?
- 1. Submit 2 complete sets of legible plans drawn to scale, conforming to state/local building codes 2. Provide site plan drawn to scale required 3. Provide floor and roof framing plans for all floors/roof assemblies indicating member sizing, spacing, bearing locations, nailing and connection details 4. Submit engineer's calculations stamped by licensed Oregon engineer/architect when applicable (shear walls, roof trusses, retaining walls over 4 ft tall) 5. Submit zoning compliance confirmation 6. Submit all required documents through City e-permitting system to devservices@ci.manzanita.or.us 7. City reviews and approves building permit
- What work is exempt from building permits in Manzanita, OR?
- The following work is generally exempt: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) available with specific regulations; Manufactured dwelling permits available. Note: Zoning compliance required for all work
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Manzanita, OR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: City e-permitting system.
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