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Program improvements are on the way:  On Oct. 25, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners approved a number of changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Code Compliance program.  Those changes will be implemented after County codes are updated and appropriate notification has been sent to the public.  Details about the approved changes are in the documents below.  For more information, contact Scott Caufield at 503.742.4747.
 
News release, Oct. 26, 201

Staff Presentation Worksheet, Oct. 25, 2011

Proposed Code Compliance Program Changes

Clackamas County Code Compliance Program:  Proposed Improvements, Oct. 25, 2011

 Frequently Asked Questions About Current Program 

File a complaint online or contact:
Diane Bautista
Permit Specialist
503-742-4452
CodeEnforcement@co.clackamas.or.us

Check property history here

Contact the inspector for your area:

Andrea Hall
Coordinator
503-742-4467
mailto:andreahal@co.clackamas.or.us
Inspection area: Oregon City North and East of Hwy 213 to County line, Unincorporated Molalla, Marquam, Scotts Mill, Canby

Kim Priest
Code Compliance Specialist
503-742-4472
mailto:kimpri@co.clackamas.or.us
Inspection area: Urban area, Unincorporated Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Oak Grove, WIlsonville, West Linn, Lake Oswego

Dean Brown
Code Compliance Specialist
503-742-4459
mailto:deanbro@co.clackamas.or.us
Inspection area: Unincorporated Oregon City, Damascus, Eagle Creek, Estacada, Colton, Mulino West of Hwy 213

Kimberly Benthin
Code Compliance Specialist
503-742-4457
mailto:kimben@co.clackamas.or.us
Inspection Area: Mountain District, Sandy, Government Camp, Rhododendron, Welches, Brightwood

In February 2000, in an effort to provide effective code compliance while operating with declining resources, Clackamas County began a process of reviewing its activities and systems for code compliance.

Clackamas County's philosophy on code compliance is to first take the approach of voluntary compliance and use an enforcement approach only as a last resort. An understanding and helpful attitude resolving citizen concerns is believed to be a more effective way to reach solutions based on individual situations and provide broad-based public education. The assumption is that the education of citizens regarding the requirements of codes will solve most violation issues and help avoid future violations.