Enforcement Ordinances
Approach Roads to County Roads and Public Road Rights-of-Way Ordinance #651
Eliminates hazards of unrestricted and unregulated entry onto County roads and public road rights-of-way from adjacent properties and provides authorization to construct any approach road or alteration or change in use of such roads.
Work in the Right-of-Way Permits Ordinance #671
Establishes a permit process and fee for working in a County right-of-way.
Public Right-of-Way Vehicle Parking Ordinance #809
Regulates parking large vehicles on public rights-of-way within urban growth boundaries.
Habitation of Right-of-Way Ordinance #1025
Controls living in parked vehicles interfering with traffic safety or intended use of rights-of-way.
Road Hazard Ordinance #1084
Prohibits creation of a road hazard or putting anything in the right-of-way without a permit.
General Enforcement Procedures Ordinance #1105
Establishes procedures and authorization to enforce various County ordinances.
Solid Waste Management Ordinance #1309
Regulates the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste and the creation and operation of one or more disposal sites.
East Salem Service District Ordinance #1174
Regulates maintenance of the drainage ditches of the East Salem Service District, prohibiting dumping and trespass and requiring permits for structures.
Right-of-Way Ordinance #1182
Restricts and regulates vehicle parking and conducting business activities in public rights-of-way.
Graffiti Abatement Ordinance #1192
Regulates graffiti and assure its prompt removal, within the Salem-Keizer Urban Growth Boundary.
Nuisance Vegetation Ordinance #1193
Regulates and controls accumulation of nuisance vegetation on property within the Salem-Keizer Urban Growth Boundary.
Home Occupations and Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance #1204
Regulations for areas inside urban growth boundaries related to home occupations and mobile food vendors.
Weed Control District Ordinance #1225
Establishes a weed control district advisory committee specifying procedures for the control of noxious weeds.
Dangerous Building Ordinance #1228
Administrative provisions for the enforcement of the State Building Code's Dangerous Building regulations and On-Site Septic installations.
Outdoor Mass Gathering Ordinance #1230
Permit, administrative, and enforcement regulations for outdoor mass gatherings of 750 or more people in unincorporated areas of Marion County.
Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance #1272
Regulates use of off-road vehicles (dirt bikes, four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, jeeps, and halftracks) to minimize conflicts and prevent damage to the environment (repeals Ordinance 1142).
Noise Ordinance #1273
Prevent and regulate excessive noise that is deemed harmful to the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of the citizens of the county (repeals Ordinance 1190).
Order 08-154 establishing maximum excessive noise disturbance violation civil penalties and hearing process fee.
Backyard Burning Ordinance #1279
Regulate and control specific types of open burning on property located within the Salem/Keizer Urban Growth Boundary under Marion County jurisdiction. Permits issued by the
County Planning Division.
Nuisance Abatement Ordinance #1323
Prohibits accumulating, storing, dumping, or collecting waste, solid waste or inoperable vehicles.
