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There are a variety of sports available for boys, girls, small children and youth.

Department:  Community Services | Recreations and Parks

Contact Phone: 503-982-5266

Please contact the Finance Dept. at 503-982-5222, opt. 0.

No. Each Court is a separate system.  Please verify the address and contact information listed on the citation before making payment or appearing.

Yes, after the court receives your plea and sentencing has been determined, unless "Must Appear" is present on your citation. Court payments are accepted in-person, online, by phone, and by mail.

• In person: Pay in person at the Traffic Violations Bureau (Finance Customer Service Window) at City Hall, 270 Montgomery St., any weekday prior to your appearance, and you may receive automatic deductions if eligible.
• Online: here
• Phone: Pay by phone by calling 503-982-5222, opt. 1. 
• Mail: Pay by mail to Attn: Municipal Court, 270 Montgomery St., Woodburn OR 97071.  Please note your citation number and the name on the citation when mailing a payment. 

Yes, if you are eligible. Please contact the Violations Bureau beginning ten calendar days after receiving the citation, up to the day before the appearance date (court date) listed on the citation.  On the appearance date listed on your citation, you must appear before the Judge, not the Violations Bureau, to request the diversion program.  Please check with the Court to see if you are eligible for the diversion program, or to obtain additional information.

Diversion program eligibility factors include, but are not limited to:

• No convictions or diversion for any motor vehicle violation (including DUII) within the three years immediately preceding the date of the citation
• Drivers whose licenses are not issued by Oregon must obtain their driving record from the state that issued their license, and must provide that driving record to the Woodburn Municipal Court.
• Driver's license is not a Commercial Driver's License
• No other pending motor vehicle citations in this or any other court
• Citation does not have more than one violation
• No accidents associated with the alleged offense
• The traffic violation is not a Class A Violation or a No Insurance Citation
• The traffic violation is a moving traffic violation
• Agree to plead No Contest to the traffic offense with which you are currently charged
• Agree to pay the fee set by the Court for the offense within the time for payment set by the Court

How would the diversion program affect my citation and my driving record?

If you comply in full with the requirements of the diversion program, the Court will close the case and the citation will not be reported to the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).  A closed case remains on your Court record and may be used to determine eligibility for any future diversion program requests.

If you do not comply in full with the requirements of the diversion program, the diversion will be terminated, you will be convicted of the offense, and the citation will be reported to the DMV.

What are the requirements to complete the diversion program?

• Pay the full amount of the fee set by the Court to Woodburn Municipal Court on or before the date set by the Court. 
• Pay the fee for the mandated course to the course provider.  Course fee is approximately $50.  Course fees vary based on provider and whether course is completed online or attended in person. 
• Complete the mandated course within 90 days and provide proof of completion to the Court.
• Do not receive a citation for a motor vehicle violation during the six (6) months following your appearance or plea. 
• Drivers whose licenses are not issued by Oregon must obtain an updated driving record from the state that issued their license, and must provide that driving record to the Woodburn Municipal Court.
• Keep the Court advised of your current mailing address and telephone number during the six (6) months following your appearance or plea.

Yes. Please contact the Court for additional information.

• Arraignments:  For Spanish, a certified Court Interpreter is present at all arraignments. For other languages, please contact the Court in advance of your scheduled arraignment.  A certified Court Interpreter will be scheduled, or a telephone Language Line service may be used.  
• Trials: Please contact the Court in advance of your scheduled trial date to request Court Interpreter services.  A certified Court Interpreter will be scheduled, or a telephone Language Line service may be used.

We do have life jackets available for guests as well as toys, kick boards, noodles, and other various swimming equipment to help you enjoy your swim!

Marion County Sheriff's Office handles licensing of dogs.

Marion County Sheriff's Office

Marion County Dog License Information

503-588-5233

If your driving privileges have been suspended by the Woodburn Municipal Court, you will receive a notice from Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You may have it reinstated by paying the balance of your citation in full. If your license is suspended or is pending suspension you must contact the court directly after paying your case in full.

You are responsible for contacting the DMV to request reinstatement of your license. In order for the DMV to reinstate your license, you must get clearance paperwork from the court. You may pick it up in person. These documents are faxed to DMV at the end of each day. However, DMV may take up to three business days to process the paperwork after it is received.

DMV does charge a reinstatement fee. Contact DMV directly for more information.

The Oregon DMV revokes driving privileges for many reasons and has additional requirements for getting your license reinstated.

The Court does not issue a hardship license. You must call the DMV to discuss this. Additionally, if your license is suspended by other Courts you will need to contact each court separately. Resolving a suspension with Woodburn Municipal Court does not resolve suspensions with other Courts of Law.

There are (6) City Councilors.

Department: Administration - City Council and the Mayor's office can be found on the Government page.

Contact Phone: 503-982-5228

Permits in residential areas are not granted. Areas such as a restaurant, park, or other establishment, permits of this type are processed by the Police Department. There is a $33 application fee.

Department:  Police Department | Sound Permit Application

Contact Phone: 503-982-2345

Department of Transportation has jurisdiction over the state highways.

Oregon Department of Transportation

503-362-0457

Please contact the Finance Dept. at 503-982-5222, opt. 0.

City Ordinance only covers stray or "at loose" dogs.

Departments:  Police Department  | Code Enforcement Please, do not call 911 unless there is a real emergency

Contact Phone: 503-982-2345

The Public Works Department, Street Section makes annual repairs on City streets.

Department: Public Works - Streets

Contact Phone: 503-982-5240

Wildlife Control operators may assist with the situation and have a list of independent contractors on their website.

Oegon Department of Fish and Wildlife

South Willamette

800-720-ODFW (6339)

If you wish to suspend water service for a period of at least 30 days, please contact the Finance Dept. at 503-982-5222, opt. 0, to determine if your account is eligible to be placed on vacation status.  Some utilities should remain on, especially in the winter.  Water service should remain on if there is a need to have automatic sprinkler systems remain active. 

There is a $35 fee for being placed on vacation status.

If you notice an unexpected increase in water consumption, you may have a leak.  Check for leaking toilets, interior pipes, or outside faucets.  You may also want to check the programming of automatic sprinkler systems. 

As soon as the leak is fixed, please contact the Public Works Drinking Water Section at 503-982-5380.  If you contact them timely, you may be eligible for a leak adjustment on your bill. 

Online statements are temporarily unavailable.  The online and phone payment systems are available and have the balance as of your last billing statement.

For questions about your current balance, please call the Finance Dept. at 503-982-5222, opt. 0, or send an email to finance@ci.woodburn.or.us.  

There is a minimum monthly charge for having water available and the amount of the sewer charge remains constant every month. The minimum monthly amount for water service to a typical single family residence is approximately $17 and the minimum sewer monthly charge is approximately $52.

The sign ordinance specifies the type, size, location and duration of temporary signs.

Department: Economic Development Services

Contact Phone: 503-982-5246

You can appear anytime before the scheduled Court date at the Violations Bureau (Finance Customer Service window), at 270 Montgomery St., or send the base fine amount with a letter of explanation for the Judge to read to 270 Montgomery St. The letter and base fine has to arrive at the Court Office before the scheduled date of appearance. The consequences for not appearing in court can be severe. It is in your best interest to do one of the above.

Public Works manages and oversees the street sweeping schedule.

Department:  Public Works - Street Sweeper Schedule Map

Contact Phone: 503-982-5240

Marion County Licensing and Recording process marriage licenses.

Marion County's Clerk Office

Licensing and Recording

503-588-5225

Woodburn Municipal Court is located at Woodburn City Hall.

Scott Derickson

Department:  Administration

Contact Phone: 503-982-5228

The 2019 legislature passed House Bill 2001 (HB 2001) into a law that requires cities to allow "middle housing" in residential zones that already allow houses. For Woodburn, this means all residential zones. 

The purpose of the state law and the Middle housing Project is to increase the amount of lower-cost market-rate housing. Middle housing can be less expensive to build than conventional large houses and apartments in new apartment complexes, and that may make it possible to charge lower rents or sale prices. Also, middle housing will be allowed in more locations than apartment complexes are allowed today, which may result in more new housing units being developed.

No.

First, state law requires that cities allow middle housing in residential zones that already allow houses.

Second, the City can continue to require that property be ready for development before the City approves development. If the situation of a property isn't good enough to build a house - for example, if water or sewer is lacking - then the City retains the right also to deny building a middle housing type.

Third, cities can regulate siting and design of middle housing if the regulations do not "discourage the development of middle housing" per state law.

A permit is required to do the following:

• Install or change any part of a heating or cooling system that must be vented into any kind of chimney, including unvented decorative appliances
• Install a woodstove, fireplace insert, pellet stove, or related venting
• Install, alter, or repair gas piping between the meter and an appliance (indoors or outdoors)
• Install bath fans, dryer exhausts, kitchen range exhausts, and appliances that are required to be vented

Mechanical work on one- or two-family dwellings includes work on heating, cooling, or ventilation systems, including bath vents and woodstoves. Installation, alteration, or repair of gas piping between the meter and an appliance or other equipment, including all liquefied petroleum gas piping, is also considered mechanical work. Homeowners or a licensed contractor may legally install natural gas piping.

Think Safety First!

For your safety, your family's safety, and the safety of future occupants - and to avoid expensive mistakes - do not do any mechanical work that is beyond your skill level.

The City Council on June 9, 2022 approved Legislative Amendment LA 21-02 "middle housing" by adopting Ordinance No. 2603 effective June 30, 2022.

• To see the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO) strikethrough-and-underline amendments, look to ordinance Exhibit A, available within the City Council June 13, 2022 agenda packet starting on p. 18.
• To see the final, "clean" version of the WDO, on or after June 30, 2022 visit as usual the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO) webpage.

The Middle Housing Project could entice some homeowners to pursue building a dwelling or dwellings on their properties to rent out.

The City is forming a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) as the main body advising City staff and officials on what amended regulations should be. Contact the Associate Planner if you're interested in joining the TAG to influence the rules the City council might review and adopt. 

State law generally requires that development regulations not discriminate between houses and middle housing types. This necessitates major amendments to the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO). City objectives include to make amended regulations clear and simple for small developers, including homeowners and small home builders, who choose to pursue middle housing. 

No. The City will continue to allow houses on properties that are zoned for them and are ready for development. 

State law through Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 660-046 limits cities to requiring no more than two off-street parking spaces total for a duplex. It also has a specific set of standards about parking in subsection 660-046-220(2)(e).

Though the City cannot require more off-street parking, developers would remain at liberty to provide more than the minimum. Developers often do provide more parking than required if they think that is what the market wants. 

When your permit has been issued and an approved set of plans is returned, work can begin. The permit and plans must be on the job site and available to the inspector.

To change your plans from what was originally approved, you must provide revisions on two additional sets of plans and take them to the City of Woodburn Building Division. Do not mark on the approved set.

If a licensed contractor: to request an inspection, schedule via Oregon ePermitting or call 1-888-299-2821 and use your IVR number.

If a homeowner: to request an inspection, call 503-982-5250 and reference your permit number - OR - use your IVR number and schedule through E-Permitting.

Resources to help schedule inspections can be found here: E-Permitting Inspection Code List       Ways to Schedule Inspections

Inspection requests received prior to 7AM will be done on the same day.  Requests received after 7AM will be done the following day.

Unless all of the work is outside and accessible, an adult needs to be at the site to provide access for the inspector.