Every town writes its own rules, and Lake Oswego's live in its municipal code — 42 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch CHA — City Charter (Section 1 – Section 57.1)
- Ch 10 — Definitions and Construction (§ 10.02.010 – § 10.04.220)
- Ch 11 — Elections (§ 11.02.011 – § 11.04.380)
- Ch 12 — Administration (§ 12.02.010 – § 12.54.010)
- Ch 13 — Court, Fines and Imprisonment (§ 13.02.010 – § 13.06.340)
- Ch 14 — Police (§ 14.02.010 – § 14.10.675)
- Ch 15 — Fire Protection (§ 15.02.010 – § 15.10.010)
- Ch 16 — Library (§ 16.02.010 – § 16.08.310)
- Ch 17 — Procedure for Hearings and Appeals (Repealed)
- Ch 18 — Percent for Art Program (§ 18.02.005 – § 18.06.230)
- Ch 20 — Licenses (§ 20.02.010 – § 20.18.080)
- Ch 22 — Taxicabs and Other Vehicles for Hire (§ 22.02.010 – § 22.02.090)
- Ch 23 — Secondhand Dealers (§ 23.02.010 – § 23.02.080)
- Ch 24 — Special Taxes (§ 24.02.001 – § 24.10.070)
- Ch 26 — Single-Use Carryout Bags (§ 26.01.010 – § 26.01.060)
- Ch 30 — Alcoholic Liquor (Repealed)
- Ch 31 — Animals and Fowl (§ 31.02.010 – § 31.02.330)
- Ch 32 — Lake Oswego Uniform Traffic Code (§ 32.02.001 – § 32.16.010)
- Ch 34 — Crimes and Civil Violations (§ 34.02.001 – § 34.22.100)
- Ch 37 — Street Maintenance Fee Ordinance (§ 37.02.005 – § 37.06.005)
- Ch 38 — Utility Code (Sewer, Water and Surface Water Management) (§ 38.02.001 – § 38.26.950)
- Ch 39 — System Development Charges (§ 39.02.011 – § 39.08.131)
- Ch 40 — Improvement Procedure (§ 40.02.010 – § 40.08.090)
- Ch 41 — Sewers and Sewage Disposal
- Ch 42 — Streets, Sidewalks, Public Rights-Of-Way and Public Easements (§ 42.02.010 – § 42.22.040)
- Ch 43 — Water
- Ch 44 — Subdivisions
- Ch 45 — Building Code (§ 45.01.005 – § 45.25.005)
- Ch 46 — Plumbing (§ 46.02.010 – § 46.02.030)
- Ch 47 — Sign Code (§ 47.03.005 – § 47.12.500)
- Ch 48 — Zoning Code (Repealed)
- Ch 49 — Development Code (Repealed)
- Ch 50 — Community Development Code (§ 50.01.001 – § 50.11.007)
- Ch 51 — Utility Facilities in Public Rights-Of-Way (§ 51.01.010 – § 51.01.220)
- Ch 52 — Erosion Control (§ 52.02.010 – § 52.06.010)
- Ch 55 — Tree Code (§ 55.02.010 – § 55.08.050)
- Ch 56 — Comprehensive Plan (§ 56.02.100 – § 56.02.130)
- Ch 57 — Solar Access
- Ch 58 — Historic Preservation
- Ch 59 — Conservation Easements (§ 59.02.010 – § 59.06.015)
- Ch 60 — Business Recycling Requirements (§ 60.02.020 – § 60.06.010)
- Ch OT — Ordinance Table (§ OT.010)