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Tree City USA

If you have noticed the abundance of beautiful trees in Sandy you will not be surprised that the City was recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 2005 as a Tree City USA. We are proud to promote the importance of our trees within the community. See the Tree City USA website for more information.

Vegetated Swales in Sandy

• Barlow Ridge Subdivision – at Dubarko and Highway 211 & along Dubarko Rd west of Highway 211
• Community Presbyterian Church – 39290 Scenic Dr.  Currently under construction (July 2005)
• Fred Meyer - 16625 362nd Ave. at the west end of the parking lot, west of Garden Center

Resources Used

• City of Gresham Department of Environmental Services Stormwater Division. Water Quality Manual.  Summer 2003.

Our goal is to make operating here in Sandy as easy as possible.  If you do not find the permit and licensing information you are looking for, contact City of Sandy Permit Technician Jann Reed at 503-489-2173 building@cityofsandy.com

This page contains basic information about the City of Sandy's sign code and is intended to serve as a quick reference guide for our local commercial and non-profit organizations. 

For specific questions pertaining to sign code (i.e. sign specifications, zone requirements, etc.), we strongly recommend contacting the following City staff for additional clarification:

The City of Sandy has three water sources.  During the spring, fall and winter approximately 50% of the City’s supply is purchased from the Portland Water Bureau. The remainder of our supply comes from Brownell Springs and Alder Creek.  During the summer when demand increases, each source provides approximately one-third of the total supply.

The City of Sandy has three water sources.  During the spring, fall and winter approximately 50% of the City’s supply is purchased from the Portland Water Bureau. The remainder of our supply comes from Brownell Springs (a city-owned natural spring on Lenhart Butte) and Alder Creek (a small tributary of the Sandy River).  During the summer when demand increases, each source provides approximately one-third of the total supply.

Welcome to the City of Sandy!  This page provides basic information and contact information regarding the City of Sandy transit tax.

If you would like to make a transit tax payment please contact Nancy Payne at 503-489-0927 or City Hall at 503-668-5533.

Sandy’s public transit system is primarily supported by a local business tax per Ordinance No. 99-03. The business transit tax is assessed on all businesses operating within Sandy city limits and is an employer-paid tax.