Codes, Plans & Standards

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The following sections contain the Codes, Plans and Standards adopted by the City of Coos Bay.

× South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC) SCBEC is a private, non‐profit organization providing employee screening, recruitment, customized training programs and a wide range of related services. SCBEC also offers training wage subsidies to qualifying employers.
× Oregon International Port of Coos Bay The Port of Coos Bay is Oregon’s largest deep-draft port and is the trade and commercial center of the Oregon Southern Coast. The Port operates the Charleston Marina, North Spit Barge Slip, and owns the rail line between Coos Bay and Eugene.
× Coos Bay Municipal Codes The Coos Bay Municipal Codes are available online.

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× What are my property setbacks?
Setbacks for buildings and structures are determined by the zoning district in which development is occurring, the type of structure, and the number of floors. The City of Coos Bay Municipal Code, Chapter 17.150, outlines the requirements for yards and setbacks. General requirements for yards is 10 feet for street frontage and 5 feet from the property line for the interior side and rear. Side and rear yards must also have an additional foot for each story or part story above the first story of any building. There are additional requirements for vision clearance and vehicular access, and exceptions for accessory buildings and specific lots.
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× Do I need a permit for a shed?
You may need a building permit, and you need to check with the Planning Division to make sure that the shed is allowed and will fit with your allowable lot coverage. A building permit is required if the building is more than 200 square feet in size or over 8 feet tall. The Planning Division can help make sure that you meet your property's requirements for zoning, lot coverage, setbacks, and other issues.
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× Are there business organizations in the area?
The Coos Bay Downtown Association (541-266-9706) and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (541-266-0868) support local businesses.

The Municipal Code contains all ordinances for the City of Coos Bay.

Ordinances are laws, rules and regulations which govern how City government works, and how citizens live and do business in the City of Coos Bay.

Codification is the systematic process of collecting and arranging the laws, rules and regulations of the City that are passed by Ordinance.

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Plans adopted by the Coos Bay City Council

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The following Standards and Specifications have been adopted by the City of Coos Bay as a guide for standardization within the city.

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City Codes