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.
One permanent sign is allowed for each parcel or lot that is zoned residential. The sign must be located flat against the dwelling, or located no further than four (4) feet from a residence’s footprint. The maximum area of a permanent sign in a residential district is two (2) square feet.
If you are thinking about opening a child care facility you should contact the Child Care Division of the Oregon Employment Department. Becoming adequately licensed in accordance with state requirements is essential before opening your business. Rules and licensing requirements are different for Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300-0000 through 414-300-0415), Certified Family Child Care Homes (OAR 414-350-0000 through 414-350-0405), and Registered Family Child Care Homes (OAR 414-205-0000 through 414-205-0170).
A-frame signs are permitted as portable permanent signs. The following information lists A-frame sign regulations and the applicable approval process.
Design Review: Prior to issuing a permit for an A-Frame sign, the sign design must be reviewed and approved by the Sign Review Committee appointed by the City Council, according to criteria and procedures established by the committee.
Adjustments and variances are procedures to vary development standards normally applied to a particular zoning district. Adjustments are relatively minor modifications that apply only to individual lots and therefore cannot be used to vary development standards for lots created through a subdivision process. Variances on the other hand are a means of requesting a complete waiver or major adjustment to certain development standards or modifications through a subdivision process.
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.
The Sandy and Hoodland Library community rooms are available for use by groups for educational, social, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities benefiting residents of the Sandy and Hoodland Libraries service areas.
The City contracts with Conduits to provide City Lien searches. The fee for an initial search is $30.00. Duplicate searches can be run up to 60 days after an initial search for no additional fee. If you do not have a username and password to do lien searches through Conduits, please contact Net Assets Corporation at info@nassets.net or at (541) 485
With the economy steaming ahead at full speed, the City of Sandy is in the midst of another period of sustained growth in our local economy. Right now, there are a number of indicators showing that Sandy is a great location for retail and other commercial expansion. Here are the top five reasons why we think that Sandy is the most profitable place to build your next commercial development:
