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FAQs
Can there be a band at my shelter rental?
Any use of amplified sound (including radios, speakers, or other amplification equipment) plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet or more requires a special event permit. For more information on what could be considered a special event, please click on the Special Event Permit Application tab above.
Can I set up tents in the park for my shelter rental? What about a volleyball net?
Tents and portable nets cannot be staked into the ground in city parks. Depending on use, this could require a special event permit. For more information on what could be considered a special event, please click on the Special Event Permit Application tab above.
When can I start work?
Work can begin as soon as the permit is issued. The permit must be on the job site while work is in progress and when the inspector is present. If you have submitted plans, one set of plans stamped "Approved" will be returned to you. These approved plans, along with the permit, must be on the job site while work is in progress and also when the inspector is present.
Can I post signs advertising my shelter rental in the park?
Signs advertising a rental/event are not permitted in any right-of-way areas. Any sign placement must be pre-approved by a City of Tualatin staff member prior to the date of an activity in city parks.
When is permit required to build a residential deck?
Permits are not required for porches and decks, where the floor or deck is not more than 30" above adjacent grade at any point and where in the case of a covered porch, the covered portion of the porch does not come closer than 3' to property lines. Click here for an example of typical residential deck details.
A permit is required if it involves the replacement of joists, beams, railings, or stairs. A permit is not necessary if only the decking (top) is being replaced.
How do I add my reading time online?
Once you sign in to the Summer Reading Website, click on "The Log" menu option towards the top of the page to add reading times. You can log how many minutes you read up to a max of 600 per entry, and optionally mark what was read and the date. As you add minutes, you'll automatically earn the badges and prizes that come with finishing reading logs!
What if there is damage in the park related to my use?
The permittee is responsible for any and all damage that may result from use of the park and will be billed for any and all damages that may result from use. A permittee may also be denied future facility use for up to one year.
What is the cancellation policy for picnic shelters?
The city reserves the right to cancel any facility use reservation. A full refund will be given when the City has cancelled a reservation and a reschedule date cannot be accommodated. When a reservation is cancelled (7) days or more before a rental date, the full rental fee will be refunded, less a $10 handling fee. When a reservation is cancelled less than (7) days before a rental date, no refund of the rental fee will be given. No refunds will be issued for unused reservation time. Alcohol permits are non-refundable or transferable.
What are Activities?
When you click on "The Log" to log your minutes, you'll see that there's another category for activities. These are easy and fun challenges set up to earn extra badges and prizes. The main activity is "Family Reading Challenge," where you complete tasks with other family members to be entered in a drawing for a $200 gift pack to the Wilsonville Family Fun Center, but there are other activities that encourage participation in library programs and getting out in the community.
Why do I need a plumbing permit to replace a water heater?
Oregon law requires plumbing permits for water heaters because of potential safety hazards such as fire, electric shock, or explosion.
When does my permit expire?
Your permit expires if work does not start within 180 days of the date of issue. Once you have started working, your permit expires if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days or more. If you cannot work within a 180 day period and do not wish to abandon the project, you may submit an extension request form for an additional 180 day period.
How can I contact a plans examiner or inspector?
You may contact a plans examiner or inspector by calling the Building Division at (503) 691-3044.
How do Grand Prize entries work this year?
Grand Prize entries work much the same as before. When you turn in paper reading logs at the library between July 1 and August 31, you get a Grand Prize Entry Form for each log you complete. You can pick whatever prize you're interested in, and you'll be entered specifically for that prize.
If you've been tracking your minutes on our new Summer Reading Website, you'll get special badges and notifications for Grand Prize entries for the first 5 logs you complete. Come into the library between July 1 and August 31 to pick up your Grand Prize Entry Form(s), staff and volunteers can look you up by name to get you the right number of entries.
When will the Grand Prize drawing be held?
Drawing for the grand prizes is held the week of Labor Day, right after Summer Reading ends. Winners will be notified by phone or email.
Please note that library employees, advisory council members, and their families are not eligible for Grand Prizes.