Gresham, OR Environmental Rules: Boat Dock Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit needed for
- Docks, moorages, piers, marinas
- Issued by
- Building official
- Applies to
- New work, alterations, moves
- Fire inspections
- Fire Marshal (existing moorages)
Summary
Gresham requires a separate building permit before anyone builds, alters, moves or removes a dock, moorage, marina or other floating structure on city waters.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, or convert any structure regulated by this ordinance, except as provided for herein, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate permit for each structure from the building official as required by this ordinance.
(b) Exemption from the permit requirements of this ordinance shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to
be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this ordinance or any other rules or regulations of the City of Gresham, the State of Oregon, or the Federal government. Failure to comply with the terms of this ordinance, subjects a person to such remedies as the building official, in the exercise of their reasonable discretion, deems appropriate and as may be otherwise limited by law. Unless otherwise exempted, separate, building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits are required for any work performed covered by this ordinance.
(c) Permits and inspections shall be required for the following:
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
GRC Article 10.60 regulates marinas and floating structures. Under GRC 10.60.040(2)(a), it is unlawful to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove or convert any regulated floating structure without first obtaining a separate permit for each structure from the building official. Permits and inspections are also required for permanent utility connections to docks and for new construction of moorages, marinas, piers, gangways and walkways. The Building Division administers and enforces the ordinance, with the Fire Marshal inspecting existing moorages and standpipes.
Violations & Fines
Working without the required permit is unlawful under GRC 10.60.040(2)(a); the building official may pursue remedies for noncompliance as otherwise limited by law, in addition to requiring the permit before work continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
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