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No. Debris burning is prohibited within the Medford City limits per Medford Code section 5.500.
No. It is unlawful to post or attach in any way a sign on a utility pole, wall, hydrant, bridge, tree or structure in the public right-of-way except by permission of the City Council.
Yes. Chickens are allowed in
All owners of RESIDENTIAL rental property within the city limits of
No. Trailers can only be occupied if parked in an RV park. Medford Municipal Code 10.859
Vehicles, with valid registration, may sit in the same location without moving for 5 days. They become a violation on day 6. Once they move a minimum of 25 feet from their original position this 5-day period will start over. Vehicles with expired registration should not be on the street for any length of time. See Medford Municipal Code 6.345
A current list of code standards and links to code PDF's are a available on the Building Codes Division Website.
Current codes adopted by The City of Medford are listed in the Design Criteria Information Handouts for Commercial and Residential.
For specific site land and flood plain information, Jackson County has a site with a lot of useful information. To determine if your property is in the flood plain, click on the link below, click on "Interactive Maps" and then "Land Information". Next, check the box marked "Flood Plain" and then enter your address or map and tax lot number. A list of parcels should be shown below. If the address does not work, the map and tax lot number will more often work. Click on the purple culdesac button to make your map appear. If there is yellow hatched shading running through your parcel, you are in the 100 year flood plain which is designated as zone "A". If your property does not appear in the yellow crosshatched area, you are not in the 100 year flood plain.
Link to Jackson County Smartmap
The City of Medford participates in the national flood insurance program. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) provides the guidelines for the flood insurance program and this consists of :
The following files are information files for your viewing. They include general flood plain information, and information for realtors and others wishing to inquire about flood plain properties.
ALL RETAINING WALLS REQUIRE PERMITS
Schematic of a Brace Wall Lines
Schematic of Floor Framing for IBP,s
Cross sectional View for IBP,s Using Stick Frame
Schematic of IBP Parallel to Trussed Roof
Schematic of IBP Perpendicular to Trussed Roof
Stairways | Minimum | Maximum |
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Widtha | 36" | n/a |
Riser | 4" | 8" |
Treadb | 9" | n/a |
Variancec | n/a | 3/8" |
Headroom | 6' 8" | n/a |
Landingd | 3' x 3' | n/a |
Handrails (Stairs)e | Minimum | Maximum |
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Heightsf | 30" | 38" |
Sizeg | 1 ¼" | 2 5/8" |
Space between wall | 1 ½" | n/a |
Guardrails (Decks, Balconies, etc.)h | Minimum | Maximum |
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Heights | 36" | n/a |
Space between vertical members | n/a | <4" |
Space at triangular opening formed by riser, tread, and bottom rail. | n/a | 6" |
Portal Framing is used as lateral reinforcement when a panel is too narrow to
accommodate regular Brace Panels. Typically, it is used for framing Garage openings.
The panels at each end of each Portal Frame must be equal in width and height.
In addition, the bottom (sill) plate must be doubled.
Item | 1 Story Structure | 2 Story Structure |
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Min. panel width | 22 1/2" | |
Max. plate-to-plate height | 8' | |
Max. opening span | 25', measured panel center to panel center | |
Min. opening width | 8' | |
Min. Footings | 7" x 15", with min. 24" / max. 48" tall foundation walls, measured to base of footings walls | |
Min. Horizontal Reinforcement | In footing: Two #4, extending 10' beyond panel each direction In foundation wall: one in upper portion | |
Min. Vertical Reinforcement | Two #4 bars with 6" legs per panel | |
Min. Header Size | 4" x 12" | |
Min. hold-downs | Two 4,800 lbs. per panel | Two 5,300 lbs. per panel |
Anchor bolts | Two 1/2" x 12" per panel, located at quarter points | |
Min. tie-straps | Four 1,000 lbs. per panel, 8 total1 | Two 4,000 lbs. hold-downs or four 2000 lbs. tie straps per panel2 |
Sheathing | Min. 3/8" plywood or 2MN particleboard, installed vertically on one face | |
Nailing pattern | Two rows of 8d nails at 3" o.c. | |
Framing notes | Use double bottom plate, 4 x's at hold-downs, one top plate below the header, and a min. 4" x 12" header spanning to the outside of the panels |
Schematic for One Story Portal Frame
Schematic for Two Story Portal Frame
Structural Intermediate Panel Schematic
City of Medford Building Department
Member Size |
O/C Spacing |
Floor Joists |
Ceiling Joists No Yes [6] |
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Combined | |
2" x 4" |
12" |
n/a |
12' 5" |
9' 10" |
n/a |
n/a |
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16" |
n/a |
11' 3" |
8' 11" |
n/a |
n/a |
19.2” |
n/a |
10’ 7” |
8’ 2” |
n/a |
n/a | |
24" |
n/a |
9' 10" |
7' 3" |
n/a |
n/a | |
2" x 6" |
12" |
10' 9" |
19' 6" |
15' 0" |
14' 0" |
12' 6" |
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16" |
9' 9" |
17' 8" |
13' 0" |
12' 1" |
10' 10" |
19.2” |
9’ 2” |
16’ 8” |
11’ 11” |
11’0” |
9’ 10” | |
24" |
8' 3" |
15' 0" |
10' 8" |
9' 10" |
8' 10" | |
2" x 8" |
12" |
14' 2" |
25' 8" |
19' 1" |
17' 8" |
15' 10" |
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16" |
12' 9" |
23' 4" |
16' 6" |
15' 4" |
13' 8" |
19.2” |
11’ 8” |
21’ 4” |
15’ 1” |
14’ 0” |
12’ 6” | |
24" |
10' 5" |
19' 1" |
13' 6" |
12' 6" |
11' 2" | |
2" x 10" |
12" |
18' 0" |
32' 9" |
23' 3" |
21' 7" |
19' 4" |
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16" |
15' 7" |
28' 6" |
20' 2" |
18' 9" |
16' 9" |
19.2” |
14’ 3" |
26’ 0” |
18’ 5” |
17’ 1” |
15’ 3” | |
24" |
12' 9" |
23' 3" |
16' 5" |
15' 3" |
13' 8" | |
2" x 12" |
12" |
20' 11" |
n/a |
n/a |
25' 1" |
22' 5" |
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16" |
18' 1" |
n/a |
n/a |
21' 8" |
19' 5" |
19.2” |
16’ 6” |
n/a |
n/a |
19’ 10” |
17’ 9” | |
24" |
14' 9" |
n/a |
n/a |
17' 9" |
15' 6" |
[1] Deflection Criteria:
Roof, no ceiling, Rafters=L/180; Floors=L/360; Ceilings=L/240 (Drywall).
[2] Rafter loading is for light roof covering (3-tab, metal, shakes, shingles) plus live load. For heavier roof covering, see Building Department.
[3] Strength – Floor Joist Live Loads 40# psf, Dead Loads 10# psf; Ceiling Joist (no storage) Live Loads 10# psf, Dead Loads 5# psf; Ceiling Joist (with light storage) Live Loads 20# psf, Dead Loads 10#psf; Roof Rafters Snow Loads 25# psf, Dead Loads 15# psf.
[4] For load conditions or deflection limit settings outside the scope of this chart, use the WWPA Lumber Design Suite located at the Association’s web site at www.wwpa.org
[5] Span table based on WWPA Western Lumber Span Tables, 572 Edition Rev. 7-04.
[6] Attics spaces served by a fixed stair shall be designed to support the minimum live load specified for sleeping rooms. Table R301.5. This table uses 20#LL; 10#DL
[7] Where the roof pitch is les than 3:12, structural members that support rafters and ceiling joists, such as ridge beams, hips and valleys, shall be designed as beams. R802.3
The City of Medford developed a "Customer Satisfaction Card" to be retained in each department of the city. The Police Department has copies of these cards at the Police information counter located on the first floor of the Medford Police Department, 219 S. Ivy Street. The "Customer Satisfaction Card" may be used to comment, whether good or bad, on police services and personnel. These cards are then given to the employee's supervisor and the City Manager's Office. You may also e-mail or write a letter to the department, Attn. Randy Sparacino, Chief of Police, and the information will be relayed to the appropriate personnel.
To send a comment card electronically, you can HERE and submit the form.
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board recommends that you follow these simple steps that could save you from expensive scams or potential problems:
You can check out a contractor’s history on-line at the website shown below. From this site you can view their license information and if they have a history of claims filed against them. All you need to input is their license number, telephone number, or name.
Link to Oregon Construction Contractors Board
For more information contact:
Oregon Construction Contractors Board @503-378-4621 ext. 4900 or
1-888-366-5635 (toll-free automated inquiries).
Public health goals for COVID-19 testing are:
To these ends, priorities for testing for COVID-19, either at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory or at other laboratories, are:
We require Oregon laboratories, and ask out-of-state reference laboratories, to report both positive and negative test results, so that we can calculate percentage positive in various settings and among various demographic groups.
Source: Oregon Health Authority
During times of distress and uncertainty, the sense of belonging is particularly important. Here are a few tips and ideas of how you can keep yourself and others safe, as well as assist those in need.
Use Hygienic PracticesA person may contact the Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registration Unit (503) 378-3720 for any questions regarding sex offenders.
You may also go to the following web page at:
http://sexoffenders.oregon.gov/
Using this website, you can search by name and physical address (within a 1 mile radius).
Property lines are officially established by professional land surveyors. However, if your street frontage is improved with curb and walks, the Public Works Department may have improvement plans that may show a relationship between the improvements and your front property line also known as the public right-of-way line.
Please contact the Public Works Department 541-774-2100 to see if information may be available for your property. Determination of the front property line (public right-of-way line) is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner, and the City assumes no liability for the information it provides.
If the determination is needed to establish setbacks for structures, the City strongly recommends retaining a licensed land surveyor to determine where the front property line is located.
The Jackson County Surveyors office is also available and could assist you in finding surveys that may have previously established your property lines 541-774-6191.
The best way to find out about employment opportunities is to visit our web site at www.ci.medford.or.us and follow the link to employment opportunities. Positions newly open with the City are advertised in the Sunday edition of the Medford Mail Tribune. Many jobs are also advertised in the Portland Oregonian and other specialty publications such as professional association newsletters. You can also stop by the Human Resources Department.
The use of retail fireworks within the City of Medford is PROHIBITED during any declared fire season except when the sale of fireworks is permitted within the State of Oregon pursuant to ORS 480.127 (June 23-July 6).
The use of all types of fireworks is PROHIBITED within the following areas:
For any emergency, always dial 911.
Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO) is the dispatch center that receives all emergency calls. If you need to reach ECSO's non-emergent dispatch line for any non-emergent issues, call 541-770-4784.
The fire department does not service fire extinguishers. You can contact a local fire extinguisher company, as they have the proper equipment to service them.
Please pull to the right and stop. This will allow fire apparatus or other emergency vehicles adequate and clear lanes to safely and quickly continue their response.
Medford Fire-Rescue no longer offers community CPR classes. The City's Parks & Recreation Department does offer certified classes and there are several options in the local area for CPR classes:
Medford Parks & Recreation 541-774-2400 www.ci.medford.or.us/parks
American Red Cross 541-779-3773 www.redcross.org/take-a-class
Rogue Valley CPR & First Aid 541-245-0963 www.roguevalleycpr.com
Southern Oregon CPR & First Aid 541-890-3868 www.socprfa.co
We currently have five fire stations located in Medford:
Station 2
1107 Stewart Avenue
Station 3
534 Highland Drive
Station 4
2208 Table Rock Road
Station 5
2124 Roberts Road
Station 6
3700 Barnett Road
The original Fire Station 1 was built in 1929 and was located downtown, at the corner of 3rd and Front Street. It was no longer being used after Fire Station 5 was built on Roberts Road in 1975. In the late 1970's, the decision was made to have the building on 3rd and Front Street demolished and the existing stations have never been renumbered.
To receive our radio frequency, program your scanner to 154.445.
Our firefighter shifts are 24 hours long. Line personnel work an average of 56 hours per week and are on a rotating 9-day cycle (also known as a tour) of 24 hours on duty, with days off in between.
When the department has a vacancy we are filling, we post the information on our Hiring Info page. Hiring is done through a recruitment process, which is comprised of several steps. For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Our Headquarters is located in the Lausmann Annex at 200 S. Ivy St., Room 180, Medford, Oregon 97501. It is across the parking lot from the City Hall. Our phone number is 541-774-2300, and we are open Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. If you have an emergency, you should always call 911.
Yes, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO) is the dispatch center that receives all 911 emergency calls and they have a separate line for non-emergent fire and law related situations: 541-770-4784.
As always, for any emergency, dial 911.
Many residents ask why fire engines respond to emergency medical calls. The answer is quality of care! Medford Fire-Rescue strives to give our residents the best care possible and always provides the fire engine closest to the emergency, which is staffed with firefighters who are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Paramedics.
In an emergency medical incident, additional staffing may be necessary to treat the patient and prepare him or her for transportation to the hospital. This additional staffing enables the responding crew to simultaneously complete different tasks for the patient's care. For instance, when a patient has a heart attack, hooking up the defibrillator, CPR, starting an IV, and administering life saving drugs may all need to be accomplished quickly and simultaneously in order to give the patient the best chance for survival. By having additional EMTs and Paramedics on hand, the care of the patient is improved, and the preparation time before transportation to the hospital is significantly shortened.
On some medical calls, the fire engine may remain on the scene for assistance, but is still available to respond to another emergency if necessary.
The best way to get rid of gasoline is to use it in your lawn mower. The fire department cannot accept the gasoline as we do not have a method for disposal.
You can also contact Rogue Disposal & Recycling to inquire about their annual Household Hazardous Waste event which takes place at their transfer station (they accept gasoline during the event). They can be reached at 541-779-4161.
Yes, Medford Fire-Rescue's Fire and Life Safety Division offers counseling through our Youth Firesetter Program. For more information, call us at 541-774-2300 or click here.
This process is called "venting". Dangerous, superheated gases and dark smoke accumulate in a burning building, making it near impossible for firefighters to see in such an environment. When a hole is made in the roof, and the building is “vented”, the smoke and gases escape because heat and smoke rise. It increases the chance of survival for any victims involved and it makes it easier for the firefighters in the building to see. It also reduces the possibilities of backdraft (explosion) and flashover. Another reason for venting the roof is to see how far the fire has progressed. One of the fastest avenues through which fires spread is the attic. Heat and smoke rise into the attic, where the fire can move quickly. Firefighters often try to get ahead of the fire on the roof and cut holes to access the attic, in an attempt to stop the fire from spreading. When venting by breaking a window (horizontal ventilation) of a room that is on fire, it actually helps contain the fire within that room.
Although these tactics cause some damage, repairs are much less expensive than repairing structural damage from the fire.
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Inspection Information |
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Inspections are performed by the City of Medford between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Inspection requests are received by a voice recording system and require 24-hour advance notice for inspection. For same day service, your request must be received BEFORE 7:00 A.M. When making a request, you must provide us with the Permit Number (Same as "Application number"), the type of inspection, return phone number, and any additional information the inspector might need to know. The inspection request phone number is 774-2350.
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The Medford Rural Fire Protection District 2 Board of Directors meet on the first Wednesday monthly at 3:00 PM in the Lausmann Annex, Rm 151 (See Special Notice for call-in information during the COVID-19 crisis). All meetings are advertised in the Mail Tribune.
Lausmann Annex
200 S. Ivy St., Room 151
Medford, OR 97501
Oregon State Police
Identification Services Section
Unit 11
PO Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
A notarized copy may be requested for an additional $5.00. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Oregon State Police. For further questions please call (503) 378-3070, ext. 236.
If you are only interested in a local records check, the Medford Police Department will do an adult criminal arrest record check for the city of Medford only. The charge for this service is $10.00.
Oregon State Police
Identification Services Section
Attn: Open Records
PO Box 430034
Portland, OR 97208
No. The person that may have the warrant may come to the police department in person and show ID and we will advise them if they have a warrant.
However, a citizen who feels a person may be wanted may leave that information with the police department and we will follow-up with that information.
To determine whether there is a warrant for your arrest, you must appear at the police station in person with identification. No information about warrants is given over the phone.
A copy of a police report may be obtained from the Medford Police Records Department located at 219 S. Ivy Street. Not all cases can be released, even if you are the victim. For example, we cannot release a case if it's still under investigation.
For further questions, please phone the Records Division at (541) 774-2250.
If you have specifics about a case, you may get a copy of that case as long as it is closed. Cases that involve Juveniles cannot be released by our agency. You may contact JDH at (541) 774-4800 in regards to obtaining these records.
For more information, contact the Medford Police Records Department at (541) 774-2250.
When is a Residential Building Permit Required?
A permit
is required before beginning construction, alteration, or repairs, other than ordinary repairs. Ordinary repairs are nonstructural repairs and do not include addition to, alteration of, or replacement or relocation of water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electrical wiring, or mechanical or other work for which a permit is required.The City of Medford Building Department
requires the following permit(s):Fences over 6 feet
Retaining walls
Room additions
Carports
Arbors
Gazebos
Greenhouses
Door and window replacements (where there are egress requirements)
Garage/Attic conversions
Porches and decks over 30" above grade
Re-roofing where the existing roof is stripped and sheathed, where the roof pitch is changed, or where the roof material is changed
The following items
do not require a permit(s):Detached one story accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds or similar uses provided the square footage is not over 200 or over 10 feet in height
Concrete sidewalks, slabs platform and driveways
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets and other similar finish work
Prefabricated swimming pools where the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade. Barrier requirements around pools are not exempt
Swings and other playground equipment
Patio and porch covers not over 200 square feet and supported by an exterior building wall
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support
Retrofitted insulation
Nonbearing partitions, except when partitions create habitable rooms
Masonry repairs
Gutters and downspouts
Door and window replacements where no structural member is changed and egress requirements are not involved
Replacement or repair of siding not required to be fire-resistant
Re-roofing, except in wildfire hazard zones as provided in Section 325 or where replacement or repair of roofing does not exceed 30% of the required live load design capacity and is not required to be fire-resistant
Plastic glazed storm windows
Framed-covered uninhabitable one story accessory structures not more than 500 square feet not closer than 3 ' to property line, where the structure is composed of a rigid framework that supports a fabric membrane
Electrical - To replace light bulbs, florescent tubes, or approved fuses, or to connect approved portable electrical equipment to permanently installed and properly wired receptacles. See OAR 918-309-0000 10(a)
Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be
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APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT |
To obtain a permit, in addition to the above requirements, the applicant must complete a Building Permit Application form with the following information and supporting documentation:
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Additional Notes:
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Every permit is good for 180 days from the point of the last inspection. The work must commence within 180 days from the issuance of the permit. In addition, the permit will expire if the work is abandoned or suspended for a period of 180 days or more after the work has commenced. Before such work commences or is resumed, a permit extension or renewal must be obtained.
How do permits protect my home?
Permits ensure that a certified inspector inspects the construction project or installation. Inspections help make sure work is done safely and to code. When a city or county inspector approves work, you can ask questions from an expert and know that the work has been checked for safety violations. This is of particular value to the do-it-yourselfer who doesn't make installations every day. Incorrect installations can result in house fires, flood damage, and/or structural problems.
Permits help ensure that licensed contractors do the work if the homeowner doesn't handle the job. Only Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licensed contractors, and those who carry a trade license, such as plumbers and electricians, are allowed to legally work in Oregon. State and local building departments issue permits only to contractors who are properly licensed and bonded.
What about value? Getting a permit can save you money!
Inspections help ensure that work meets the building code. Inspections not only reveal minor problems that could lead to costly repairs, but also liability and life-safety concerns like structural weaknesses, dangerous wiring or defective plumbing.
When it comes to selling a house, realtors and lenders may require that any construction work is done with permits to ensure that the house is safe for future occupants. If work is not permitted, instead of closing on your home, you'll have to scramble to catch up with permits and inspections - and additional repair work if the installations weren't made to code.
Insurance companies may not cover construction work that isn't permitted. If your unpermitted deck collapses, you may be liable for injuries or out thousands of dollars for repairs.
Here's what homeowners can do to protect themselves:
Insist on permits? It simply doesn't pay to cut corners when it comes to your biggest financial asset, your home.
Check a contractor's CCB license to ensure that the contractor is legally licensed and bonded to work in Oregon. Beware of a contractor willing to work without permits.
Use - or insist that the contractor uses - only licensed plumbers and electricians. Along with homeowners working on their own homes, only licensed plumbers and electricians are legally allowed to do plumbing or electrical work in Oregon. Professional licenses reflect four years of intense training and annual continuing education, and ensure that contractors are qualified to do the work.
How do I get a permit?
When using licensed contractors, they will take out the permits. Always retain copies for your records.
If you are doing the work yourself, you can call the local building department or use the Internet. Getting a permit is as often as easy as downloading a form and sending the application and fee to the local jurisdiction.
County and city front desks are set up to help you through the permit process.
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Building Code Standards |
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2005 Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code
Commercial2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code
Electrical2005 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code
Plumbing2005 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code
Mechanical2007 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
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Residential Plan Submittal Requirements |
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3 Complete Sets of Legible Plans. Must be drawn to scale, showing conformance to the applicable local and state building codes. Lateral design details and connections must be incorporated into the plans or on a separate full size sheet attached to the plans with cross-references between plan location and details. Plan review cannot be completed if copyright violations are evident. Minimum size is 18" x 24", min. scale 1"=10'. | |
Site/Plot Plan Drawn to Scale. The plan must show: lot and building setback dimensions; property corner elevations (if there is more than 4' elevation differential, the site plan must show contour lines at 2' intervals for a distance away from the building necessary to show compliance with OTFDC Sec. 401); location of easements and driveway, footprint of structure (including decks), location of wells/septic systems, utility locations, any known fill sites or landslide hazard areas, North direction indicator, lot area, impervious area, existing structures on site, and surface drainage. | |
Foundation Plan and Cross Section. Show footing and foundation dimensions, anchor bolts, any hold-downs and reinforcing steel, construction details, foundation vent size and location, soil type, and ground-floor elevation. Also show location of each storm drain, sanitary sewer, and water service connection. | |
Floor Plans. Show for each floor, including basements, all dimensions, room identification, door and window sizes and locations, stairs, location of smoke detectors, water heater, HVAC equipment, ventilation fans, plumbing fixtures, balconies and decks 30" above grade, etc. | |
Cross Section(s) and Details. Show all framing member sizes and spacing such as floor beams, headers, joists, sub-floor, wall construction, and roof construction. More than one cross section may be required to clearly portray construction. Show details of all wall and roof sheathing, roofing, roof slope, ceiling height, siding material, footings and foundations, stairs, insulation, fireplace construction, thermal insulation, etc. | |
Elevation Views. Provide elevations for new construction; minimum of two elevations for additions and remodels. Exterior elevations must reflect the actual grade if the change in grade is greater than 4' at building envelope. Full size sheet addendums showing foundation elevations with cross-references are acceptable. | |
Wall Bracing (Prescriptive Path) and/or Lateral Analysis Plans. Building plans must show construction details and locations of exterior and interior lateral brace panels; for non-prescriptive path analysis provide specifications and calculations to engineering standards. | |
Floor/Roof Framing Plans. Required for all floor/roof assemblies indicating member sizing, spacing, bearing locations, nailing and connection details. Also show purlin/strut locations. In addition, show location of attic ventilation. | |
Basement and Retaining Wall. Cross sections and details showing placement of reinforcing steel, drains and waterproofing shall be provided. Engineered plans are required for retaining walls exceeding 4' in height and basement walls not complying with the prescriptive code requirements. For engineered systems, see item 13, for "Engineer's calculations". | |
Beam Calculations. Provide two sets of calculations using current code design values for all beams and multiple joists exceeding prescriptive code requirements, and/or any beam/joist carrying a non-uniform load. | |
Roof Truss and Manufactured Floor Member Details. Show, if applicable, manufactured truss and floor joist layout. Truss calculations must be turned in before building permits are issued. | |
Electrical Plans. Required when house is over 10,000 sq. ft. and/or panel is more than 400 Amps. This consists of load calculations and line drawing of service. | |
Paved Driveway, Sidewalk, and Culvert. If applicable, include location, width, and other specifications as required. Collector or arterial street access requires a turn-around driveway per Medford Code Section 10.746(11). Questions can be answered by contacting the Engineering Department @ 774-2100 | |
Grading and Drainage Plan. Required for all residential permits except single-family residences. If the development is either in the Elk Creek or Midway Creek drainage basins, the drainage plan must include detention facilities designed to restrict runoff to 0.25 CFS or less per acre of development. Detention facilities shall be designed and certified by an Engineer registered in the State of Oregon. Questions can be answered by contacting the Engineering Department at 774-2100. | |
Flood-Plain Information. Buildings shall not be constructed within the floodway of 100-year flood zones. Structures may be constructed within the 100-year flood plain if the finished floor and all electrical and mechanical systems are not less than one (1) foot above the base flood elevation. For flood plain map information, please check with the Building Safety Department. | |
Energy Code Compliance. Identify the prescriptive path or provide calculations. | |
Engineer's Calculations. When required or provided, (i.e., foundation, sheer wall, roof truss, retaining walls exceeding 4', etc.) shall be stamped by and engineer or architect licensed in Oregon and shall be shown to be applicable to the project under review by cross-reference to the applicable plan location. | |
Manufactured Housing. In addition to all previous requirements, the following standards must be met:
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Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements |
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Engineer's or Architect's stamp and signature Required if: - The building ground area is greater than 4000 sq. ft. - The highest interior finish surface is greater than 20 ft. above the lowest interior floor finish - The occupancy classification is changed - The type of construction is changed - Alterations to the structural elements (Engineer) |
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Three sets of drawings The plans must be drawn to scale on a minimum paper size of 17" x 22". Please include a scale bar - this is used to scale the drawing electronic for review through ePlans. |
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Architectural Review Completed? If required, this must be done prior to plan submittal. For additional information, contact the Planning Department @ 774-2380. |
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Elevation Certificate? Required when the structure is to be located in a Flood Plain. |
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Fire Sprinklers? This is a separate submittal to this office when fire sprinklers are new or modified. |
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Signs? This is a separate submittal to the Planning Department. |
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Reduction of Site Plans Two sets copied on 8 1/2" x 11" or 11" x 17" size paper. |
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Reduction of Floor Plans Two sets copied on 8 1/2" x 11" or 11" x 17" size paper. |
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Structural Calculations One copy, if required. |
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Book Specifications One copy. The Department prefers specifications as part of a document package. |
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Interior Lighting Budget One copy per electrical engineer. Provide note that exterior lighting is per minimum standards. See "Electrical Drawing Requirements". |
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Civil drawing | |
Cover drawing Contains:
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Site Plan | |
Foundation Plan(s) | |
Floor Plan(s) | |
Framing Plan(s) Or provide information on another plan. |
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Building Cross-sections | |
Exterior Elevations | |
Roof Plan | |
Plumbing Information/drawings When applicable. Additional information may be required. |
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Mechanical Information/drawings When applicable. Additional information may be required. |
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Electrical Information/drawings When applicable. Additional information may be required. |
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Landscape Drawings | |
Restaurant Kitchen Drawings For new or modified kitchens. |
Refer to: Jackson County Assessor's Office, 3rd Floor, 10 S. Oakdale 541-774-6059
Clicking on the following link will direct you to a seven-minute video that offers Domestic Violence Survivors instruction and simulated view of what to expect when filing for a restraining order. The DVD was made possible by a STOP VAWA Grant, in collaboration with CVSD and Oregon State Police/LEDS.
* Please note that this is a large file, and may take awhile to load.
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Smoke Alarms |
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Relating to new construction and most major remodeling work, the following is a summary of what the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Code states:
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If you own a swimming pool in the City of Medford or are building one, the International One and Two Family Dwelling Code provides safety standards to help prevent an accidental drowning from happening. The following are items that we check for when performing a final inspection on a swimming pool:
Fences/Barriers:
Gates:
Dwellings Exiting Into Pool Area:
Where a wall or dwelling serves as part of the barrier, one of the following conditions shall be met:
If you need any further information or know about an unsafe pool, please contact the Medford Building Safety Department @ 774-2350. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Earthquake Preparedness Information |
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Oregon's Emergency Management website has valuable information about how to make the furnishings in your home earthquake-safe. Go to the link below and find the earthquake section under emergency preparedness information.
Earthquake Preparedness Information, Link to Oregon Emergency Management
A smoke alarm should not be installed in the following locations:
Q. What is the definition of a scooter?
A. It has no more than 3 wheels; has handlebars and foot support area; has a power source incapable of going over 24 mph.
Q. How old do you have to be to ride a scooter?
A. Age 16 or older
Q. Do you have to wear a helmet?
A. Yes. Always, regardless of age.
Q. Do you need a license?
A. No, but if your license is suspended, you may not operate any motor vehicle, including motorized scooters.
Q. Where can I ride a scooter?
A. Any Roadway that has a designated speed limit of 25 mph or less. They can be ridden on a roadway with a greater posted speed limit, but only if there is a bike lane and it is utilized by the operator.
Q. Is there a maximum limit on a gas motor?
A. Yes, 35cc. If the motor size exceeds this, the vehicle falls under the guidelines for mopeds.
Q. Is there a maximum limit on electric motors?
A. Yes, 1000 Watts. If the motor size exceeds this, the vehicle falls under the guidelines for mopeds.
Q. What is the maximum speed limit?
A. 15 mph
Q. Does my scooter need to be insured?
A. No
Q. Can I ride my scooter in a designated crosswalk zone?
A. No, the scooter must be walked.
Q. Does my scooter need to have lights, turn signals, etc?
A. Except when riding at night, no, but the operator is responsible for making the proper hand signals when turning.
Q. Does my scooter need to be registered?
A. No
Q. Can I ride my scooter on the sidewalk?
A. No.
Infants must ride in a child safety system in a rear-facing position until both one year of age AND 20 pounds.
Children over one year of age AND between 20-40 pounds must be properly secured in a foward-facing child safety seat.
Children over 40 pounds must be properly secured in a booster seat until 8 years of age OR 4'9" in height.
Children who are age 8 or older, OR taller than 4'9" must ride properly secured with a safety belt system.
Yes. The Medford Police Department has a Citizen Traffic Compliant Form available to fill out anytime a person has a complaint against another citizen for a traffic violation. Citizen Traffic complaint forms are available at the Police Records counter on the 1st floor of of the Medford Police Department, 219 S. Ivy Street. After the form is filled out, a case number is obtained and the statement is sworn to and signed in front of a Medford Police Records Specialist.
The Municipal Court Judge and the City Attorney will review the form and decide if there is enough evidence to cite the offender. The City Attorney will notify the Police Department if a cite needs to be issued to the offender.
The vehicle taken into custody is subject to a $120.00 cash/credit card administrative fee to be paid to the Medford Police Department. Towing and storage charges are to be paid to the towing company and are separate from this charge. The vehicle will be sold if the charges are not paid.
The owner, possessor, or person having a legal interest in the vehicle is entitled to a hearing to contest the validity of taking the vehicle into custody and removing it, and to contest the reasonableness of the towing and storage charges. In order to have a hearing, you must do the following three things:
Further information may be obtained from the Medford Police Department (541) 774-2250
If you live in the hillside areas, you live within the designated hazardous wildfire zone. You can view and zoom into the county's hazardous wildfire map at the following link:
http://jacksoncountyor.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?EntryId=37038&Command=Core_Download&method=attachment&language=en-US&PortalId=13&TabId=1568
For those in the Medford City limits, you can view and zoom into this information at the following link:
http://www.ci.medford.or.us/Files/Hazardous%20Wildfire%20Area%20Map%20Eastside.pdf