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Sandy has three water sources: Alder Creek, Brownell Springs and purchased water from the City of Portland’s Bull Run system. Water from Alder Creek is treated at the City’s filtration plant east of Sandy. Brownell Springs is a groundwater source and does not require treatment other than disinfection.

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.

Permanent Signs - Permits Required

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.

What are adjustments and variances? 

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.

Your River Access Rights

This water trail guide is for the Sandy River from river mile (RM) 0.0, the confluence of the Sandy River with the Columbia River, to RM 37.5, the confluence of the Salmon River from the Sandy River.

Most parks have designated hours of operation and specific rules for alcohol use. Be sure to visit the park website for more information.

These six trips represent a wide range of river conditions and difficulty levels. Paddles times are estimated based on average river flows and may vary by type of craft and boater skill level. It’s important to select a trip that fits your skills. Current river levels and flow conditions can be found online at the Northwest River Forecast Center: http://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/rfc/

Beginner - I
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site (RM 2) to the Sandy River Delta at the Columbia River (RM 0)