Canby Fire District #62
221 S Pine St
Emergency 9-1-1
Business Phone 503- 266-5851
The Canby Fire District is a special service district
that provides traditional Fire, Rescue, and Prevention services to
the Cities of Canby and Barlow as well as the rural areas around those
cities.
Canby Fire is also the Ambulance service provider for our service
area, providing emergency advanced life support transport to our Citizens.
Over 30,000 people live within the 54 square miles that the Fire District
serves. Currently the Fire District has 50 members who consist of 18
Career, 30 Volunteer, and 2 Administrative personnel.
For more information
go to: www.canbyfire.org
Canby Telcom
190 SE 2nd Avenue
503- 266-8111
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 6pm, Sat. 8am - Noon
Services: Business and residential phone
service including calling features. New Customers must visit the
office in person to set up telephone service.
Canby Telcom
190 SE 2nd Avenue
503- 266-8111
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 6pm, Sat. 8am - Noon
Wave Broadband
353 NW 2nd Avenue
503-982-4085
Billing Questions: 1-888-222-5314
Provides cable television, internet service,
voice mail, pagers, business system, residential and business alarms
and fire protection.
Canby Utility
154 NW First Avenue, Canby 97013
503- 266-1156
Water and electrical service is provided
by Canby Utility, an independent City owned utility. This enables
the power rates to be well below the surrounding area.
Water: Canby's water source is
the Molalla River, with the water being filtered and treated before
pumping to residents.
Residential Electrical Conservation
Programs:
Energy Audits at no cost to CUB customers
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Residential
Weatherization Rebates |
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Technical Assistance and Information |
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Post Installation Inspection |
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Water Heater Rebates |
(rebate for replacement of
heaters meeting State of Oregon rebate standards) |
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Heat Pump Program |
(rebate for replacement or new installation
of heat pump) |
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Levelized Payment Plan |
This allows a fixed payment each month
based on your previous years' utility bills. |
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Commercial Audits |
are also available for a fee with partial
rebates. Call the CUB business office for details. |
Canby Disposal Company
1600 SE 4th Avenue, Canby 97013
503-266-3900
Serves Canby and the surrounding areas
with garbage, recycling and garden debris pick up for residential
and commercial properties. Cans should be placed on the
curb for pick up.
1250 S. Ivy Street, 97013
503- 266-2970
The Adult Center is a multipurpose facility.
Its primary purpose is to enhance the quality of life for senior
citizens in the Canby Area by providing social, recreational and
educational services. The center's meal program serves nutritious
hot meals four days a week at noon. Meals-on-Wheels are provided
to persons homebound due to illness or disability. Contact the center
for eligibility.
| Municipal
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| The following are guidelines only. For exact complete
text Canby Municipal
codes or contact Planning and Building at 503-266-9404
or Code Enforcement at 503- 266-1104. |
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| Easements |
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Most city lots have utility easements on the lot
parameters for underground utilities. Before you dig, know where
and what is in the easement. Building permanent structures
in an easement is not permitted, but the surface can be used for
walkways, fences, driveways, planting and related purposes. Before
You Dig Call 1-800-332-2344 for a locate. |
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| Trees |
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Street trees are those trees, bushes or shrubs that lie within
a dedicated right of way or utility easement |
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No person shall remove or plant trees in public places (this
includes street trees) without first obtaining written permission. |
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Maintenance of street trees is the responsibility of the owners
abutting the dedicated rights-of-way or utility easements where
the trees are located. The city can plant, prune and remove street
trees as may be necessary to insure safety or beautify the area. |
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| Vision
clearance |
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A triangular area at the intersection of two streets measured
from the corner 30' in each direction and connected to form a triangle.
No plants, structures or obstruction shall be located within a
vision clearance area, extending from 2½ feet to 10 feet above
the curb, except for one tree trunk. |
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Shrubs or fences within 30 feet of a corner shall not be higher
than 30" above the curb. |
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For additional details call City Hall or the Planning Department. |
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| Fences |
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Building permits are not required for fences up to 6 feet high.
Maximum fence height within 20 feet of the street property line
is 3'6". Maximum planting and fence height, above the curb,
is 2'6" within 30 feet of street corners (for vision clearance). |
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| Sidewalks |
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It is the duty of the land owner to maintain in good repair all
sidewalks in front of, along, and abutting their land. A permit
from Public Works is required before sidewalk repairs can be made. |
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| Detached
Accessory Structures |
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Utility sheds of less than 200 sq. ft. and less than 10 feet
in height do not require a building permit. |
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If the structure is within 60 feet of the street it requires
the same set back as for a residence |
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If the structure is at least 60 feet from the street property
line, a 3' foot setback is allowed. |
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| High
grass abatement |
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It is the responsibility of the property owner to cut down or
destroy weeds or other noxious vegetation as often as needed in
order to prevent the vegetation from becoming unsightly, becoming
a fire hazard or going to seed. |
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| Open
burning regulations |
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Open burning is not permitted within the city without a special
permit from the Canby Fire District. |
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It is unlawful to burn any wet garbage or substance which creates
foul or obnoxious odors, i.e., grass or leaves. |
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Daily Burn Message can be heard by dialing 503-266-1195 |
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| Vehicle
storage on private property or street |
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Inoperable, dismantled or abandoned vehicles of any kind cannot
be stored on private property longer than 15 days within a 12-month
period, unless in an enclosed building. No vehicle is permitted
on city streets for longer than 24 hours. |
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| Noise
Control |
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No person shall make or cause to be made any excessive unnecessary
sounds between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. |
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No person shall cause or permit sounds to intrude onto the property
of another person. See chapter 9.48 of the Municipal Code on Noise
control. |
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| Business
License |
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A business license is required to do business directly or indirectly
inside Canby. A business is defined as; |
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1. Selling any goods or services. |
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2. Soliciting business or offering goods or services for sale
or hire. |
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3. Use of any vehicle or premises in the city for business purposes |
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Garage sales are not subject to licenses unless it operates for
more than 14 days a year. |
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Home-based Business can be conducted in a home
with the provision that there are no more than one employee, the
residential character of the building is maintained, activity occupies
less than one-quarter of the ground floor and that no outward appearance
infringes upon the rights of neighboring residents. No signs are
permitted except for a 1½ square foot unilluminated name plate
within the interior or in a window. Home based businesses require
a city business license. |
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| Signs |
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Temporary signs (political, campaign, real estate, or signs advertising
social events, garage sales, rental vacancy or farm products) are
permitted in residential zones. The sign must not exceed eight
square feet and must be removed within 48 hours after the event.
These are not allowed in county or state right of way. |
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Directional signs are not allowed. Open house directional signs
are allowed off site during certain hours and days. Check with
Code Enforcement |
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For business signs consult Municipal code 16.42. |
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| Alarms |
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All emergency assistance alarms shall obtain an alarm user’s
permit from the police department within 15 days of the effective
date. |
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For each false alarm over two in a 12-month period the user shall
pay $25. |
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| Dog
and Animal Control |
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Only domestic pets and animals with special permits are allowed
in the city. |
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Animals are not permitted to run at large. |
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All dogs must be inoculated against rabies. |
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All dogs 6 months and older must be licensed. Licenses can be
obtained from Clackamas County Dog Control (503) 655-8628 or
your veterinarian. |
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Last update:
February 21, 2012
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