Codes, Plans & StandardsCity of Coos Bay

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

× 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, Curry, Douglas Business Development Corporation CCD offers assistance with long and short‐term financing for qualified businesses. Funds are available for business start‐up, expansion, real estate acquisition, real estate acquisition, leasehold improvements, equipment, inventory, and working capital. CCD also administers the Small Business Administration 504 program, which can loan up to 40% of the total project cost, or up to $2 million in certain cases, at a fixed rate and for a term of 10 or 20 years.
× 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.

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× Can I reserve a gazebo or picnic table at Mingus Park?
The amphitheater and adjacent gazebo, near the swimming pool, can be reserved with a Special Event Application; there is no fee for this. The gazebo by the children's play area and picnic tables at Mingus Park are not able to be reserved, but are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please be courteous so that everyone can enjoy the facilities.
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× When does my permit expire?
Building permits expire if there are no inspections for 180 days. The best way to keep your permit from expiring is to make progress and have regular inspections as you work. If you can't work within a 180-day period and don't wish to abandon the project, you may submit a written request to the Community Development Department to extend your permit for an additional 180 days.
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× How do I apply for a land use application?
The Planning Division handles land use applications. There are a number of different land use applications including annexations, variances, right-of-way vacations, conditional uses, site plan and architectural reviews, land divisions, and code or text amendments. Any type of property improvement or development may trigger a land use review so it is important to check with the Planning Division to discuss your intentions prior to starting a project.

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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Codes, Plans & Standards