LIVE STREAM PUBLIC MEETINGS I WANT TO DEPARTMENTS COMMUNITY BUSINESS RESOURCES Search form Search Website Home Contact Us Building Building About the Building Department At the City of Warrenton Building Department, we build on the dedication of our employees to achieve and to improve the effectiveness of the department and provide our growing community with a valuable resource. Read more Permits Find out more about permits and the forms needed to make an application for a Building permit. Read more Inspections Work requiring permits require inspections to verify that components and systems are installed and completed in accordance with the Oregon Building Codes and the City of Warrenton Municipal Code. Read more Codes and Standards There are several codes which regulate construction of buildings and related structures in the City of Warrenton. Many of these codes are statewide codes adopted through the Oregon Building Codes Division and locally administered by the Building Department. Read more Local Design Criteria Warrenton is located at the mouth of the Columbia River and is subject to a myriad hazards including, strong sustained winds, seismic events, and coastal flooding. Find out more about the local design criteria that determine the minimum structural standards. Read more Tenant Improvement A building permit is required to repair, alter, or change occupancy or use of any existing commercial structure. Find out more about permits and inspections required to make updates to your tenant space. Read more Demolition & Hazardous Materials Demolition & Hazardous Materials When is a Demolition Permit Needed? A demolition permit is required whenever a structure regulated by the State of Oregon Residential Specialty Code or the Oregon Structural Specialty Code is proposed to be demolished. The removal of a portion of a building is considered an alteration to that structure and is usually reviewed and permitted as part of a larger project, and not typically as a stand-alone demolition permit. Read more Wetland Development WETLAND DEVELOPMENT The City of Warrenton and surrounding jurisdictions, including Clatsop County, limit land uses within wetlands and riparian areas because these types of landscapes help protect water quality and provide valuable wildlife habitat. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) regulate wetland development. Read more Short Term Rentals & Homestay Lodging Short Term Rentals & Homestay Lodging The City of Warrenton’s purpose in regulating vacation rentals and homestay lodging is to allow for economic opportunity for local homeowners by renting underutilized bedrooms in dwellings, while preserving existing housing and rental stock for residents of the community. The license process ensures that facilities are appropriately located, meet zoning requirements, adhere to safety regulations, and do not reduce the number of potential long-term housing units. Read more About the Building Department Permits Inspections Tenant Improvement Design Criteria Codes and Standards Demolition & Hazardous Materials Wetland Development Short Term Rentals & Homestay Lodging Forms & Documents Index Contact Information Building Clerk (Inspection Requests) 503-861-0920 FAX:503-861-2351 jweese@ci.warrenton.or.us View Full Contact Details Van Wilfinger Building Official (503) 861-0920 vwilfinger@ci.warrenton.or.us Home Contact Us Sitemap Staff Login City of Warrenton | 225 S Main Ave/PO Box 250 | Warrenton, OR 97146 | 503-861-2233