Nestled at the base of Mount Hood, and home to countless hiking & biking trails and a plethora of outdoor recreational activities, the City of Sandy has a population of about 13,000 and is the commercial center of a rural area with a population of more than 45,000.
The Development Services Department is comprised of the following two divisions: the Planning Division and the Building Division. The Department is staffed by six full-time employees. In addition to the typical functions of planning and building, the department issues business licenses, manages urban renewal grant programs, and enforces the municipal code. We are located in the east side of City Hall at 39250 Pioneer Blvd.
SAM-Estacada Route: Construction and road closure is estimated to be through May 30, 2025.
The bus en route to Estacada will detour to Hwy 224 at Folsom Rd and return to Eagle Creek Rd via River Mill Rd. The bus to Sandy will detour to Hwy 26 at River Mill Rd and return to Eagle Creek Rd via Folsom Rd.
Our Mission: The City of Sandy's Parks and Recreation team will help engage and strengthen community belonging by developing and maintaining safe, clean and accessible parks as well as providing inclusive and diverse programs and services.
Our Vision: We aim to advance Sandy's parks, programs, services, and policies while striving to be a leader in the field of Parks and Recreation and a pillar to the community of Sandy.
The Public Works Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the water, sewer, stormwater and transportation systems within the city limits. Use this link to access the Public Works website for the City of Sandy.
The Sandy Police Department is responsible for the public safety needs within the City of Sandy. Our mission is to fulfill the law enforcement needs of all people who live, work, or visit with the highest degree of fairness, professionalism and integrity, while protecting the inherent rights of everyone to live in freedom and safety.
The Planning Division is responsible for guiding the City's land use development process, long range planning objectives, and some components of urban renewal. Planning staff are responsible for ensuring that development projects conform to the municipal code and state law. Please see the menu of links on the left side of this page to find helpful planning related information.
Sandy is incredibly proud of its parks system, from the 1.75-mile Tickle Creek Trail, to neighborhood playgrounds, to the 127-acre Sandy River Park. All told, there are 19 parks within Sandy city limits.
