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Clackamas County Code Enforcement processes applications requesting a variance from the County noise ordinance.
Code Enforcement addresses variances only, and does not enforce noise complaints or violations of approved variances. If you have active noise issues, or want to report a violation of a noise variance, please call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 503-655-8211.
Determine if a variance is right for you.
Clackamas County Code Chapter 6.05 outlines how noise is enforced in unincorporated Clackamas County. Section 6.05.030 provides the general noise prohibitions, and Section 6.05.040 lists Noises Specifically Prohibited.
The exempted noise activities are listed in County Code Section 6.05.060.
If your noise event is covered in the exemptions you do not need a variance. If the event is not included, you will need to apply for a variance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Variance Application Process
- The application must be submitted and determined to be complete no less than ten (10) business days before the first date of your event in order to process and respond to your variance request application.
- A minimum of 10 business days’ notice prior to the event is required to apply for a Noise Variance.
- The variance will be reviewed for completeness and then processed by Code Enforcement. You will be notified of the decision and the next steps of the process via email.
That’s it!
The applicant will receive the noise variance permit if approved. The application is not approved until all steps are completed.
If the application is denied, a denial letter will be emailed to the applicant.
Have additional questions? Please contact us 503-742-4452 or codeenforcement@clackamas.us.
