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Clackamas County Code Enforcement processes applications requesting a variance from the County noise ordinance.
Code Enforcement addresses variances only, and does not enforce noise complaints or violations of approved variances. If you have active noise issues, or want to report a violation of a noise variance, please call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 503-655-8211.
Determine if a variance is right for you.
Clackamas County Code Chapter 6.05 outlines how noise is enforced in unincorporated Clackamas County. Section 6.05.030 provides the general noise prohibitions, and Section 6.05.040 lists Noises Specifically Prohibited.
The exempted noise activities are listed in County Code Section 6.05.060.
If your noise event is covered in the exemptions you do not need a variance. If the event is not included, you will need to apply for a variance.
A minimum of 10 business days’ notice prior to the event is required to apply for a Noise Variance
Prior to submitting a Noise Variance Request, both a “Notice of Noise Variance Request” template and an Affidavit template, need to be downloaded (downloadable templates below). After complete notices are distributed to all adjacent neighbors and an affidavit is signed, confirming this requirement was met, these documents will be uploaded in the “Request A Noise Variance Form” (below).
Frequently Asked Questions
Variance Application Process
- Applicant must download both the Notice of Noise Variance Request template and Affidavit template.
- Applicant distributes completed notices to all adjacent neighbors and completes Affidavit.
- Applicant submits a noise variance request, “Request A Noise Variance Form” (below) uploading both the completed notice and signed affidavit through the form (last question provides ability to upload).
- Application is reviewed by Code Enforcement and approved/denied. The applicant will be notified of the decision via email within 10 days.
That’s it!
The applicant will receive the noise variance permit if approved. The application is not approved until all steps are completed.
If the application is denied, a denial letter will be emailed to the applicant.
Have additional questions? Please contact us 503-742-4452 or codeenforcement@clackamas.us.
