Showing ordinances that apply to Cedar Mill CDP (part), Washington County, Oregon, OR
Cedar Mill CDP (part), Washington County, Oregon is an unincorporated community (population 17,258) in Washington County, Oregon. Because Cedar Mill CDP (part), Washington County, Oregon is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Washington County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The political signs rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Washington County allows political signs on private property under CDC 414. Signs in public right-of-way are prohibited and may be removed without notice under ORS 368.942 and R&O 98-197. Content-neutral time/place/manner rules apply per Reed v. Gilbert.
CDC Article IV Section 414 (Signs) treats political signs as temporary non-commercial signs and allows them on private property with owner consent. Typical residential allowance is up to 6 square feet per sign; larger limits apply in commercial zones. No permit is required. Placement in the public right-of-way along county roads is prohibited and signs may be removed by Land Use and Transportation without notice under ORS 368.942 and Washington County Resolution and Order 98-197. Signs cannot be attached to utility poles, signposts, traffic signals, or signal cabinets. After Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), content-based removal deadlines tied to election dates are not enforced; signs must be removed within a reasonable time. Report illegal right-of-way signs to 503-846-7623 (503-846-ROAD).
Signs in right-of-way: removed without notice, no fine typically assessed on first occurrence. Attaching to utility poles or traffic devices: removal and potential citation. Oversized signs on private property: notice to reduce.
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