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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Rockaway Beach
Building permits required for all construction within city limits
- Exempt Coastal hazard sites may require special permitting
- Exempt Manufactured dwelling permits available
- Address and legal description of property
- Detailed description of work
- Owner identification and contractor licensing information (if applicable)
- Two sets of construction drawings
- Current survey (within 5 years)
- Site plan to scale
- Elevation certificates, engineering, geological/hazard reports, soils studies (if applicable based on property location)
- Geotechnical reports to establish safe building line (for coastal hazard properties)
- Building code
- 2014 Oregon Specialty Codes. Chapter 150: Building Regulations applies.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor state license number required with application
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Pre-application consultation with City Planning recommended to confirm zoning, allowed uses, overlay zones, and any design approvals
- 02 Gather required documentation: property address, legal description, description of work, owner name/address/phone, contractor information with state license number
- 03 Prepare two sets of construction drawings
- 04 Obtain current survey (completed within last 5 years)
- 05 Prepare site plan to scale
- 06 Submit all required documentation to City Hall
- 07 Applications must be complete; incomplete applications not processed
Fee schedule
Rockaway Beach building permit fees
See City of Rockaway Beach Forms and Permits page for current fee information
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- City Building Department (in-person)
Typical sequence: Inspections required per City code (Chapter 150: Building Regulations). Schedule with City Building Department. Geotechnical/hazard inspections required for coastal properties.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Rockaway Beach permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Rockaway Beach, OR? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Rockaway Beach, OR? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Rockaway Beach, OR? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Rockaway Beach, OR? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Rockaway Beach, OR? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.