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Annexation Application, Process Type IV
If your land is currently within the urban growth boundary but outside the city boundary, and you wish to bring your land within the city boundary, then you will need to apply for an Annexation.

Election Cost Deposit (General Election) $2,500
Election Cost Deposit (Special Election) $4,500

- Annexation Fees dependent on area - click here for fee table.
(Does not include $2,500 election deposit)


Appeal Form Interpretation, Type II
- Fee $1,600

Appeal Form, Of a Planning Commission Decision
- Fee $1,920

Application for Driveways, Curbs, & Sidewalks

Business License Packet

Complaint/Comment/Inquiry Form

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application, Process Type IV
The comprehensive plan map is a map that shows how we would like Canby to look, zoning wise, in the future.  If you would like the future zoning changed on your property, you will need to apply for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

- Fee $3,220

Conditional Use Permit Application, Process Type III
Each zone has a list of activities that are approved without need for an application, like office space or a single-family home.  There is also a list of activities that are conditional, based on the approval of the Planning Commission.  If you would like to conduct or build something on your land that is a conditional use, you will need to apply for a Conditional Use Permit.

- Fee $2,040

Condo Permit

Encroachment Permit
- Fee $50

Erosion Prevention/Sediment Control Information and Application
Summary/Application (Fillable Form in Word)
Summary/Application (PDF Version)
Required by Clackamas County Water Environment Services, builders are responsible to keep all debris out of the street and storm drainage system. 
- Fees are dependant on size of area

Expansion of Nonconforming Structure or Use, Process Type II
- Fee $520

Final Plat Application
- Fee $100

Historic Designation Pre-Application
- Fee None

Interpretation Application
- Fee $580

Lot Line Adjustment Application
 If you are not creating any new lots, but you wish to alter the shape of your property, then you will need to apply for a Lot Line Adjustment.  Further information can be found in the Canby Municipal Code chapter 16.58.

- Fee $520

Major Land Partition Application
If you are dividing a single property into two or three parcels, then you need to do a land partition.  A land partition also includes combining two or three parcels into one single property.   If you are creating a road as part of your partition, then you need a Major Partition application.  If you are not creating a road as part of your partition, then you need to do a Minor Land Partition.  Further information can be found in the Canby Municipal Code chapter 16.60.

- Fee $1,360


Minor Land Partition Application
If you are dividing a single property into two or three parcels, then you need to do a land partition. A land partition also includes combining two or three parcels into one single property. If you are creating a road as part of your partition, then you need a Major Partition application. If you are not creating a road as part of your partition, then you need to do a Minor Land Partition. Further information can be found in the Canby Municipal Code chapter 16.60.

- Fee $1,280


Modification Application
The Modification process provides a way to make changes to a previous land use approval, including site plans, elevations, or conditions of approval. Our goal is to allow small changes to be made swiftly and easily while allowing public review of more substantial changes.

- Minor Modification: $100
- Intermediate Modification: $720
- Extra charge for public hearing (if required): $460


New Commercial and Industrial Buildings
The City of Canby is working hard to develop Canby’s business sector and we’re very pleased that you’ve decided to locate your business here. We know the building process can be complicated so we’ve developed this guide as part of our effort to make it as easy as possible. It will tell you what steps are required, what the timeline will be, and how much your costs will be.

Parking Lot/Paving Project Application
- Fee $300

Planned Unit Development Application (PUD)
Any subdivision can be a planned unit development.  The PUD allows greater flexibility in standards, such as lot size, layout, parking, etc.  In exchange, land is dedicated for open space.  See Canby Municipal Code Chapter 16.76 for further requirements.

- Fee $900 + $33 per unit

Pre-Application Form
Pre-Application Conferences are designed to provide applicants the opportunity to present land use development proposals to City staff prior to the actual land use application process.

Pre-Construction Conference
- Fee $100

Right-of-Way Vacation Application
-Deposit $500

Sign Permit
Fee – Building Fee based on Valuation. Planning Fee - $50 and $280 if reviewed by Planning Commission

A sign permit is required for all permanent signs. No sign permit is required for temporary signs. See 16.42.025 C for definitions.

Contact the Planning Department at 503-266-7001 with questions.


Site and Design Review Application - General
Any new development except for single-family homes or duplexes, is required to go through the Site and Design Review process.  More information and a complete list of exemptions can be found in municipal code chapter 16.49.

Fee: Total Fee = Size Component (based on acreage)
+
Public Improvement Component  

Size Component
  $1,500 first 0.5 acres
  $100 for each additional 0.1 acres from 0.5 acres up to 2.5 acres
  $100 for each additional 0.5 acres from 2.5 acres up to 8.0 acres
  $100 for each additional 1.0 acres from 8.0 acres up to 13 acres
  $5,000 Maximum for 13 acres and above
Public Improvements Component
  0.3% of total estimated public improvement cost (to be submitted with design review application). No Cap on cost  

Site and Design Review – Downtown Canby Overlay – Type II
Fee – See Site and Design Review - General

The Planning Director shall, in exercising his powers, duties or functions, determine whether there is compliance with the DCO site and design review standards set forth in 16.41.070.A through F; and

The (Planning Director) shall, in making its determination of compliance with the above requirements, be guided by the objectives and standards set forth in this section. If the site and design review plan includes utility facilities or public utility facility, then the City Planner shall determine whether those aspects of the proposed plan comply with applicable standards.

The (Planning Director) shall, in making its determination of compliance with the requirements set forth, consider the effect of its action on the availability and cost of needed housing. The Board shall not use the requirements of this section to exclude needed housing types. However, consideration of these factors shall not prevent the Board from imposing conditions of approval necessary to meet the requirements of this section. The costs of such conditions shall not unduly increase the cost of housing beyond the minimum necessary to achieve the purposes of this ordinance.

As part of the site and design review, the property owner may apply for approval to cut trees in addition to those allowed in Section 12.20.080 of the City Tree Ordinance. The granting or denial of said application will be based on the criteria in Chapter 12.20 of the City Tree Ordinance. The cutting of trees does not in and of itself constitute change in the appearance of the property which would necessitate application for site and design review.


Site and Design Review – Downtown Canby Overlay – Type III
Fee – See Site and Design Review – General

The Board shall, in exercising or performing its powers, duties or functions, determine whether there is compliance with the intent of the following DCO site and design review standards:

16.41.070.A.1. Design standards in this section are intended to help create an active, inviting street and sidewalk-facing storefronts and entryways that are friendly and easily accessible to passersby. They also will help ensure that the ground floor promotes a sense of interaction between activities in the building and activities in the public realm; and

16.41.070.B.1. Build upon downtown Canby’s traditional architectural vernacular by incorporating cohesive and repetitive architectural elements into the ground floor of street facing facades; and

16.41.070.C.1. Build upon Canby’s traditional downtown architecture by creating an attractive and unified building façade that celebrates ground floor activities, the top of the building (where the edifice meets the sky), and everything in between; and

16.41.070.D.1. Create a strong architectural statement at street corners to create a strong identity. Establish visual landmarks and enhance visual variety; and

16.41.070.E.1. Use building materials that evoke a sense of permanence and are compatible with Canby’s business areas and the surrounding built environment; and

16.41.070.F.1. Use colors and buildings that are generally compatible with Canby’s business areas and the surrounding built environment.


Special Permit Application
- Fee: $100

Street Opening
- Fee: $100

Street Tree Removal Permit

Subdivision Application and Fee Schedule

System Development Charge (SDC)
  • Storm Water
  • Waste Water
  • Transportation
  • Construction Excise Tax
  • Parks
  • Water 
  • Electric

Temporary Vendor

Any person who exhibits goods or services for sale or for offer in a temporary manner on private property, from a vehicle, trailer, tent, canopy, shipping container, or other temporary structure, or from one’s person or displayed on the ground or off the ground, shall first obtain permit approval in compliance with the following standards, and shall operate in compliance with this section and with all other applicable sections of the Canby Municipal Code.

- Fee: $100


Text Amendment Application
- Fee: $ 2,880

Variance Application - Major
If you meet the conditions listed in municipal code chapter 16.53.010 and it is necessary to reduce your setbacks by up to 10% of the required distance, then you may apply for a Minor Variance.  If you meet the conditions listed in municipal code chapter 16.53.020 and you have an exceptional or extraordinary circumstance which makes it impossible to meet zoning or code standards for your property, then you may apply for a Major Variance.

- Fee: $2,120


Variance Application - Minor
If you meet the conditions listed in municipal code chapter 16.53.010 and it is necessary to reduce your setbacks by up to 10% of the required distance, then you may apply for a Minor Variance.  If you meet the conditions listed in municipal code chapter 16.53.020 and you have an exceptional or extraordinary circumstance which makes it impossible to meet zoning or code standards for your property, then you may apply for a Major Variance.

- Fee: $520

Variance - Minor Sign

An application for MINOR SIGN VARIANCE approval shall be evaluated based on the following standards and criteria:

The variance is required due to the lot configuration or other physical conditions of the site;

The variance is proposed in order to preserve trees or will not result in the removal of significant natural resources, including trees;

The variance will not reduce allowable lot size, violate landscaping requirements, or result in a violation of other chapters or sections of this ordinance; and

The variance will not be materially detrimental to other property within the same vicinity.

- Fee: $520


Zone Map Change Application
Every parcel with in the city boundaries has a zoning designation.  If you wish to apply for a change in your property's zoning designation, you will need to submit a Zone Map Change application

- Fee $2,640


Last Update: November 17, 2011
 

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