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ADUs are permitted outright on most residential properties, subject to the development standards of Corvallis Land Development Code (LDC) Section 4.9. 40. An ADU complying with the standards of LDC Section 4.9. 40 can be developed through the building permit process.

Permits from the Planning and Building Divisions are required for all decks over 2.5 feet (30 inches) above the ground or decks that are covered by a roof or canopy for an area of 200 square feet or greater.

Structures closer than 5 feet to a property line will have fire rating requirements on the walls and overhangs/eaves. Accessory structures shall be minimum 5 feet from the rear property line and minimum 2 feet from a side property line.

Permits are required for all new construction as well as for specific alterations to existing homes, which include structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical changes. The person performing the work, whether it is a homeowner or contractor, is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a habitable living unit that provides basic requirements for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation. ADUs are a great way to provide affordable living space to relatives and tenants. Please contact the Planning Department at PlannerOnCall@Redmond.gov or (425) 556-2494.

A building permit is required for structures over 200 square feet and 10 feet in height. Sheds or Accessory Structures - A building permit is not required for a shed under 200 square feet and 10 feet in height that meets lot coverage and setbacks.

No building permit required if 500 square feet or less and one-story (these are detached structures, consisting of rigid framework supporting a tensioned membrane that provides a weather barrier). On less than 2.5 acres, accessory structures may not exceed 528 square feet.

In 2019, Oregon City updated its rules for ADUs as part of its Equitable Housing Project and to comply with a new state law that requires cities in Oregon with over 2,500 residents to allow “at least one accessory dwelling unit for each detached single-family dwelling, subject to reasonable local regulations relating ...