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The Building Department provides plan review for construction and remodeling plans for buildings within the city limits. This plan review, along with subsequent structural, plumbing and mechanical inspections, assures compliance with state building codes. Download the manual on Building Permit and Zoning Information.

Download Sign FAQ's Handout.
When do I need a Building Permit?
When do I need a Plumbing Permit?
Construction Hours?

Purchase City of Cannon Beach Structural, Plumbing and Mechanical Permits at City Hall, download permit forms from the web and fax to (503-436-8049) to the Building Department for processing.

Backflow Assembly Testers are required to obtain licensing
through the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) or the Landscape Contractors Board (LCB) if they provide their services for a fee. CCB and LCB licenses have not been verified for individuals on this list. Please click here for Backflow Assembly Testers for the State of Oregon Certified through June 30, 2009.
*Please call the CCB at (503) 378-4621 or the LCB at (503) 986-6561 to verify licensing.

Apply for permits Online: Licensed Contractors may purchase mechanical or plumbing permits online, click here to purchase Mechanical or Plumbing Permits online.

Electrical Permits are issued by Clatsop County Building Codes Division, located at 800 Exchange Street, Suite100, in Astoria. Click here to access an Electrical Permit Application. Please mail applications to: 800 Exchange Street, Suite100, Astoria, OR 97103 or fax to Clatsop County Building Codes at 503-338-3666.

For Inspections:
Please telephone the Building Department, Inspection Line option at 503-436-8045. Must phone before 9:00 a.m. for same-day inspections. Building inspection requests may also be emailed to mcguire@ci.cannon-beach.or.us. DO NOT leave inspection requests with the Building Official.

Electrical inspections are performed by Clatsop County. Call the County at 503-338-3698.

Department Information
Open: Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Telephone: (503)436-2045   Inspections: (503)436-8045

Permit Forms

Building Staff
Building Official, Mark Brien, Phone (503)436-8046, Fax (503)436-8047
Administrative Assistant, Stephanie McGuire, Phone (503)436-8048, Fax (503)436-8049

For more information on Design Review Board meetings, agendas, and minutes visit:
Meeting Minutes

Links
Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Oregon Building Codes Division
Clatsop County
FEMA