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Local Services and Regulations

Aumsville Business Directory

City services include police, public works and city administration.

AUMSVILLE POLICE:

FOR POLICE, MEDICAL OR FIRE EMERGENCIES, DIAL 9-1-1!

 Chief of Police Andall commands Aumsville police staff.  You may telephone them at 503‑749‑2188, or 503‑749‑2189.  Regular office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  After hours, call dispatch at 503‑749‑2188.  The municipal court meets twice a month on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Aumsville Community Center with the Honorable Judge Feitelson presiding.  For questions regarding Municipal Court, citizens should contact Patti Etherington, Aumsville Police/Court Clerk.

AUMSVILLE PUBLIC WORKS: Public Works Director Oslie and his staff maintain the city water and sewer utilities, streets and parks.  Public Works staff appreciates citizens who TEAM up with them on city clean-up.  Valuable staff time is spent on streets and parks trash patrol. 

Water & Sewer Utilities - City water is obtained from four well sources.  The city uses two storage reservoirs.  The water is treated with chlorine only.  No fluoride is added.

Sewer and water utility bills are for the previous month's use and are due on the 15th of the month.  A late fee is imposed on accounts that are on the shut-off report.  Written extensions for payment of bills may be obtained from and filed at city hall prior to shut‑off day for hardships.  Accounts that are shut off for non-payment are charged a reconnect fee plus the payment of current charges before service is restored. A mail slot is available at the west corner of the front entrance to city hall.  If making a sewer and water payment, no cash please.  Include the bill stub or a piece of paper with the account number or name and street address on it, so it can be credited to the correct account!

If you have a two-valve meter, you may shut off your water on the "property owner's" side of the meter.  If not, contact the public works department at 503 749-1185, or call city hall to have staff perform this service.  Water shut‑off on the “city side” of the meter is performed by city staff only, and there may be a charge if customers request shut-off/reconnect.

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City Streets - Residents are responsible for their own leaf pick up. Please do not rake your leaves into the street.  They can jam the street sweeper and it is not capable of removing leaf piles.  If you do rake your leaves into the street, you may be contacted by city staff and charged a fee.  Please take advantage of Compost Oregon at 8715 Aumsville Highway for your yard debris disposal.  Also, when it rains, the leaves plug the catch basins. Public Works staff need to access catch basins; please do not park over them.

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City Parks - The City of Aumsville enjoys the following parks amenities:

Mill Creek Park, 1110 Mill Creek Road – home of the Brian Haney Memorial Skatepark.  It has a covered picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, a softball field, barbecue stand, a wonderful play structure and year-round restrooms with running hot and cold water.  The park restrooms are locked and skatepark lights turned off at 10:00 pm.

Porter Boone Park, 1105 Mill Creek Road – site of the Aumsville Corn Festival.  It has picnic tables, barbecue stands, concrete bandstand and benches, a multi-purpose court (for basketball and/or tennis), a large play structure, pedestrian walking trail, and portable toilets are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Park closes at dusk.

Boonedocks Park, attached to Porter Boone Park – it has a volleyball area and a pedestrian walking trail.  Park closes at dusk.

Wildwood Park, 700 5^th Street – it has picnic tables, an outdoor barbecue, horseshoe pits and a neighborhood play structure.  Park closes at dusk.

Panther Park, next door to Aumsville Grade School, is accessed from Del Mar Drive.  It has a picnic table, drinking fountain, and bird feeder.

Tower Park, 500 Church Street - it has a picnic area, covered resting benches; and is conveniently located behind “The Squeeze Inn,” so you can get a sandwich and beverage to go.

Highberger Park is a neighborhood park under development adjacent to 9800 Willamette Street/Cougar Street Bridge & Highberger Ditch.

City parks are used on a "first come, first served" basis.  If you are planning a large event, contact City Administrator Hills for a park use permit.

PLEASE REMEMBER – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN AUMSVILLE’S CITY PARKS

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MAIL SLOT:    As previously mentioned, a mail slot is available at the west corner of the front entrance to city hall.  This allows written communication with the city after business hours. 

AUMSVILLE NEWSLETTER: The city publishes and delivers a monthly newsletter to its citizens and businesses for citizen involvement.   The newsletter keeps you informed on what’s happening through informative articles, public notices, council meeting highlights, event details, community calendar, and paid advertisements.  Contact city hall with your feedback and for advertising.

COMMUNITY CENTER: You are welcome to rent this public building.  It’s also used regularly for council meetings, planning commission meetings, and monthly civic meetings.  Rent is $20.00 per hour for city residents and $30.00 per hour for those who reside outside of city limits.  We do not charge for set-up or clean-up.  There are deposits required, depending on the type of use.  Check with city hall when planning weddings, receptions, family get‑togethers, etc.  It has proven to be an asset to the community.  The center seats 122 banquet style and includes a full kitchen, tables, chairs, podium and portable sound system.  Contact city hall for community center rental agreements and additional information.

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ANNUAL CITY EVENTS

All of our events are announced in our city newsletter, so check your newsletter for detailed information.

EASTER EGG HUNT: The city sponsors an annual Easter Egg Hunt held on Easter Saturday.  The event takes place in Mill Creek Park and involves children’s age groups hunting for Easter goodies.

CLEAN-UP DAYS: Two annual yard-debris clean-up days are held in collaboration with Allied Waste and Compost Oregon in the Spring and Fall.  These city clean-up days are provided, free of charge, to Aumsville residents.

CORN FESTIVAL: The festival includes a parade, free hot-buttered corn-on-the-cob, games for young and old, musical entertainment, and food and craft booths.  The city sponsors the Corn Festival parade and the games.  The Corn Festival originated as a community picnic with camp stoves and “canners.”  Corn would be brought in gunnysacks, later by pickup loads, and a small parade was held.  In 1969, the event was held in Porter-Boone Park, and it continues to be held in this park each year in late August. The event attracts people annually to this small town, family-oriented "fun day"! 

SANTA VISIT: The city sponsors an annual Christmas Santa's Visit, for Aumsville’s children in December.  Sacks of goodies are prepared and delivered up and down Aumsville streets by Santa and his helpers, with much help from the Aumsville police staff.  Then at dusk we enjoy the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.  This concludes Santa’s visit with his and Mayor White's turning on the lights on the Christmas tree in Tower Park.  Cookies and hot chocolate are then provided by the city and Santa in our adjacent Community Center.

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CITY REGULATIONS

BUILDING PERMITS: Nearly all, new construction and many remodeling projects require permits.  Building permits are obtained through city hall, except for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits; which must be obtained directly from Marion County Building Inspection at 555 Court Street NE, 2^nd Floor, 503.588.5147. A city Type A Construction Permit is required for water and sewer lines, storm drainage, driveways, sidewalks, and curbs; which require inspection by the public works staff.  Rooflines and drains may not be changed in such a manner as to cause drainage onto a neighbor's property.

BACKFLOW PROTECTION: Sprinkler and drip irrigation systems all require a STATE OF OREGON APPROVED BACKFLOW DEVICE to protect the public water supply.  If you have a sprinkler or drip irrigation system and are not involved already with our backflow program and requirements; please contact Public Works Director Oslie, at 503-749-1185.  The safety of the water supply affects the health and safety of everyone in our community.  Properties found with unprotected systems may have the water service terminated.

BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS: Aumsville is home to a world-class skatepark, thanks to a collaborative community involvement.  Brian Haney Memorial Skatepark is located in Mill Creek Park.  It is open until 10:00 pm, weather permitting, and helmets are required.  No bikes are allowed in the skatepark.  Any person operating a bicycle, scooter, skateboard, roller skates or similar apparatus upon other sidewalks shall yield the right of way to pedestrians. No bicycles, scooters, skateboards or other similar apparatus may be ridden or operated on any sidewalk on Main Street.

BUSINESS LICENSE: There are no business or home occupation license fees at this time.  Any person, firm, company or corporation establishing a new business within the city limits shall be required to make application for a business license at city hall, including home occupations.  Any homeowner, or person residing in the home, operating a business in the home, must have no employees; or make structural alterations or changes in the dwelling or on the premises in order to conduct the business. 

CAMPING: There will be no overnight camping or tenting on public property without prior approval of the city council.  No person shall lodge in a car, outbuilding, or other place not intended for that purpose without proper permission.

CLEAR VISION: A clear vision area is required on properties at the intersection of two streets, a street and a railroad intersection, and driveways.  The clear vision area extends 20 feet in either direction from the place of intersection. The clear vision area shall contain no planting, sight-obscuring fence, wall, hedge, structure, vehicle parking or any temporary or permanent obstruction exceeding 4 feet measured from the ground.  Trees exceeding this height may be planted in the area provided all branches and foliage are removed to a height of 8 feet about the ground.  Contact City Hall if you have questions.

CURFEW: Persons under 18 years of age may not be upon any street, highway, or other public place, within the city of Aumsville, including the skatepark; between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday, and 12 midnight and 6 AM, Friday and Saturday.

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DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS: The city has its own development (zoning) ordinance and comprehensive (land use) plan, which governs development of property within the city limits and urban growth boundary.  Please contact city hall before you start any new development to ensure compliance with the development ordinance.  With the exception of single family and duplex housing and minor commercial and industrial remodels, development requires a public hearing before the Aumsville Planning Commission.  Contact city hall to ensure compliance and to give adjacent property owners and the city an opportunity for input.

DIGGING:  CALL BEFORE YOU DIG:  If you plan to dig, you are required by law to notify owners of underground utilities at least two business days in advance.  Call the number below to have underground utility lines located at no charge to you.  Phone them at Oregon Utility Notification Center 1-800-332-2344.

DOGS: All dogs within the city limits must be licensed through Marion County Dog Control at 503.588.5233 or (http://dog.co.marion.or.us).  Application forms may also be obtained through city hall.  No dog shall run at large within the city, upon any public street or other public place, or trespass upon private property that is not owned or controlled by the owner or person responsible for the dog.  ALSO, no more than four dogs are allowed in any household.  By state definition, “running at large” means a dog is off or outside of the premises occupied by the keeper of the dog, or is not in the company of and under the control of its keeper.  An owner or person responsible is required to remove feces deposited by a dog on public or private property.  This is strictly enforced in city parks.  Please show courtesy to park users by picking up after your pets when you bring them to the park.  “Mutt Mitts” are available in Mill Creek and Porter-Boone Parks!  Dogs may be walked upon the street of the city, but must be retained on a leash no longer than six feet, and must be handled by a person who can control the animal in all situations.  No person shall allow or permit the continuance of unreasonable noise.  This includes an animal which by causing frequent or long-continued noise shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity.

DUMPING: No person shall deposit trash, rubbish, debris, refuse or any substance that would mar the appearance, create a stench or fire hazard, detract from the cleanliness or safety of the property, or would be likely to injure a person, animal or vehicle traveling on a public way.  Further, no person shall deposit trash, rubbish, debris, or refuse which was generated from a residence or business into public trash receptacles in city parks.

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FENCES: Fences and walls may be up to six feet in height, except front-yard fences and walls.  Front yard fences and walls may only be up to four feet high.  Any fence over six feet high and not exceeding eight feet requires a building permit.  Fences and walls constructed on the property line require a written agreement between property owners, which must be recorded with the Marion County Clerk.  Check on regulations for fences to be placed on city property, right-of-way, or easements.

GARAGE SALES: Garage sales may be held when they are carried on by an immediate member of the family residing within the dwelling place!  A permit is not required to conduct a garage sale.  Please do not place signs on any street sign poles or power poles. If done, city staff will remove them and a citation may be issued.  Signs may be placed on private property if you have received permission from the landowner.  Do not place any signs that will block the vision of drivers in the "clear vision" areas at street intersections and driveways.

GRASS/WEEDS: Grass and weeds more than ten inches in height or blackberry bushes and other noxious vegetation that extend into a public thoroughfare or across a property line are considered nuisances.  Please be responsible to care for your yard.  Our city strictly enforces our nuisance ordinance! 

HORSES, Livestock, bees and birds:  Livestock (Horses, mules, jackasses, burros, cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys, swine, or any animal of similar size or larger) and poultry are allowed within the city if they are kept on an acre or more of land and no more than four animals older than six months per acre.  You may not ride or lead them on sidewalks or in park areas of the city.  No domestic animal livestock, or poultry shall run at large within the city upon any public street or other public place or trespass upon private property no owned or controlled by the owner or person responsible of such animal.  You must remove feces deposited on public or private property.  Stands or hives of bees, wasps or any bee-like insect are not allowed on property within 20 feet of the boundary line of the premises.  Keeping any bird or animal which disturbs the comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity by causing frequent or long-continued noise is prohibited.  Keeping or maintaining hogs within the city limits is not allowed, except pot-bellied pigs no taller than 18 inches at the shoulder weighing up to 95 pounds.  No more than three pigs at any one address.  You must remove feces deposited on public or private property.

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INOPERABLE VEHICLES: It is unlawful to park a vehicle or trailer on a city street to make any mechanical repairs; other than those of a minor nature, which does not involve more than four hours to complete.  Inoperable vehicles shall not be kept on private property for more than 30 days without being entirely enclosed in a building.

NOISE: The use or operation of a stereo, television or other sound amplifying device so loudly that the sound is plainly audible at any time at a distance of 100 feet from the source or exceeds 70 dBA sound level decibels may be cited as unreasonable noise. You may contact the city administrator for a noise permit in special circumstances, or for an event. Construction or repair of buildings, vehicles or machinery will be considered unreasonable noise if done between the hours of 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM weekdays, and 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM on weekends.  Also, construction or repair of buildings, vehicles or machinery performed in an enclosed residential, commercial, or industrial garage or building, will be considered unreasonable noise if done between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: A parent commits the offense of FAILING TO SUPERVISE A MINOR if the minor has been found on private property, public property or premises open to the public and is cited for any violation of city ordinance or state law; and sufficient facts exist to find that the minor committed the violation or offense.

PARKING: Automobiles are not to be parked in such a manner as to interfere with a neighbor's view from a driveway.  It is illegal to park with the driver's side of the auto nearest the curb or within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.  Automobiles and recreational vehicles shall only be parked in legally developed parking areas!  Please check with city hall for parking development standards.  Parking of a camper in the city street, when not mounted on a vehicle is prohibited.  Parking of a recreation vehicle or utility trailers on a city street is only allowed up to five days in a 30-day period.  Recreational vehicles may be parked in a graveled parking area in residential yards, and may not be used for residential purposes.

PARKS: City parks are developed for your enjoyment.  Please keep our parks clean – use of trash receptacles is enforced. Alcohol, or intoxicated persons, are not allowed in city parks.  Do not allow your animals to roam in the parks.  You cannot ride a horse in city parks.  Keep your vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, wagons, or any other vehicle on designated drives, and park your motor vehicles in designated parking areas.

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PUBLIC SAFETY: No person shall create a safety hazard by placing a structure or materials in any public right‑of‑way, including sidewalks, in the city. 

SIDEWALKS: It is the duty of all owners of land adjoining any street in the city to maintain, in good repair, the sidewalks in front of their property!  Contact Public Works or city hall for repair standards.  The property owner of property adjoining any sidewalk in the city shall be liable to any person suffering injury, by reason of any defect in the sidewalks in front of their property.  Sidewalks need to provide safe pedestrian passage.  We encourage property owners to inspect their sidewalks to assure they are in proper condition!  Check for cracks, uneven surfaces, and missing concrete.  Further, keep brush and trees from growing across sidewalks and weeds from growing along curbs and in parking areas along city streets.  

SIGNS: All new signs require a sign permit except those noted below.  The fee is $100 and applications are available at city hall.

·       Temporary signs do not require a permit.  They are limited to four and 40 sq. ft., and may not be displayed for more than 90 days.

·       Incidental commercial or industrial signs that do not exceed 12 sq. ft., and signs within a building do not require a permit.

·       One home-occupation sign – not exceeding 1’x 3’ is also exempt from a sign permit.

·       Residential nameplates and addresses must be easily visible for emergency services and shall not exceed 2 sq. ft.  They may only be indirectly lighted.

TRUCK ROUTES AND PARKING:  It is unlawful to operate any truck of 20,000 lbs. gross weight upon city streets; except in designated truck routes for delivery purposes, or trucks with business at adjacent industrial sites.

Truck Routes:

Main Street and 1st Street

11th Street, from northerly city limits to Main St

8th Street, from Main St to southerly city limits.

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LOCAL SERVICES

BURNING YARD DEBRIS: The Aumsville Fire District in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulates the burning of yard debris.  Spring residential or backyard burning season begins MARCH 1 of each year and ends on JUNE 15th.  The fall burning season begins on OCTOBER 1 and ends on DECEMBER 15.  DEQ notifies the fire district at 8:30 AM each day whether or not burning will be allowed.  They also set the hours during which burning can be conducted.  The fire district provides that information on their telephone answering machine.  PLEASE CALL 503 769-3400, Option #1 BEFORE YOU BURN.  Remember your residential fire must be extinguished by the time stated on the answering machine message.  Also remember there are restrictions as to the type of material that can be burned.  You are NOT allowed to burn ANY type of GARBAGE!  There must be someone watching the fire at all times and you must have a source of water available in case the fire starts to spread.   YOU are responsible for any damage as a result of your burning!

FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection and emergency medical technician services are available through the Aumsville Rural Fire District.  Its main office is located at the corner of 5th and Church. For more information, call the Aumsville Rural Fire District Business Office, 503-749-2894, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.  There is a sub-station in Shaw.

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LOCAL FOOD BANK AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE:  The Marion Polk Food Share (MPFS) local distribution site is Aumsville Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland Street.  If you have a need, the food bank is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to noon.  They depend on donations.  You can make a donation Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm..  For more information you may either call MPFS at 503 581-3855 or Aumsville Bethel Baptist Church at 503 749-2129. 

For those residents struggling with payment of utility and/or water/sewer bills, contact the following for possible financial assistance:

Adult & Family Services        11656 Sublimity Rd SE, Suite 200             503-769-7439

Santiam Center                        Sublimity, OR  97385

Bethel Baptist Church              645 Cleveland Street/PO Box 167           503-749-2128

Pastor Dwight Bales                  Aumsville, OR  97325

Stayton Community Action      238 N. 3^rd                                                                 503-769-3173

Resource Center                       Stayton, OR  97383

NEWS MEDIA: The city uses the Aumsville Newsletter and the weekly editions of the Stayton Mail for its publications.  Aumsville also has access to the Salem Statesman Journal, Oregonian, and USA Today daily newspapers.  KSND Radio also covers the Aumsville area.

RESTAURANTS: Aumsville offers: Neufeldt’s Restaurant, the Squeeze Inn Tavern/Restaurant, Pizza Peddler Restaurant, Figaro’s Italian Kitchen, and grocery stores serving take-out foods.

SHOPPING AND BUSINESS: Aumsville has one gas service station mini-mart and two grocery stores for your convenience. Other businesses include a bank, medical clinic, veterinarian clinic, car sales, manufacturing, hair salons, barber shop, nail salon, second-hand stores, a fence company, recycling, bookkeeping, mini-storage, a plumbing company, electricians, fleet automotive services, and many home occupations. A business directory has been included in this publication for easy reference, or you may contact city hall or the city’s website (www.aumsville.us) for updated information.

U.S. MAIL: Apply at the U.S. Post Office, 320 Main Street, to receive street mail delivery or rent a post-office box; then notify city hall and all senders of your mailing address. US Postal information number: 800-275-8777, Local Post Office number (503) 749-9172.

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UTILITY SERVICES: Aumsville provides its residents with water and sewer services and holds franchises with: Pacific Power 1‑888‑221‑7070, NW Natural Gas 503‑585‑6611, Allied Waste  503‑981‑1278, Meritel Broadband 971-239-0660, peedpal Broadband 503-363-0599, Wave Broadband Cable 888-222-5314, SCS (Telephone, Wireless, Internet & DIRECTV®) 503‑448‑2121, and Verizon Telephone 1‑800‑483‑4100, S.

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COMMUNITY INTERESTS

SCHOOLS: Aumsville Elementary School and Cascade Junior and Senior High Schools are part of Cascade School District.  Aumsville Elementary School is located on 11th Street.  Cascade Junior and Senior Highs are located approximately three miles southwest of Aumsville.  School bus services are made available to all public schools.  Cascade School District 503-749-8488, Aumsville Primary (K-2) 503 749-8190, Aumsville Intermediate Elementary (grades 3-5) 503-749-8492, Cascade Jr. High School 503‑749‑8489, Cascade High School 503‑749-8490, and Cascade Community Family and Child Development Center 503 749-8486.

CHURCHES: Aumsville’s faith community consists of Bethel Baptist Church 503‑749-2128, Mountain View Wesleyan Church 503‑749‑2307, Willamette Valley Baptist Church and school 503-448-1800, St. Mary Catholic Church at Shaw 503-362-6159, and Aumsville Pentecostal Church of God 503‑749‑1279.

MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS: There are currently three manufactured home parks within the city limits, Mill Creek Estates (110 units) and Windemere Meadows (113 units) located on Mill Creek Road; and Evergreen Estates (41 units) located on 11th Street.

SILVER FALLS TOUR ROUTE AND GOLF: Silver Creek Falls State Park is located about 20 miles from the city. Just follow the “Silver Falls Tour Route” signs for a scenic tour.  This is a favorite picnic and hiking spot for people from all parts of the state with a beautiful 350' waterfall.  Also, a golf course is located approximately three miles east of Aumsville.

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Aumsville City Hall
595 Main Street
Aumsville, Oregon 97325

Phone: 503-749-2030