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Format: 2013
  • Apply for Permits ONLINE
    Building | Fri, May 17, 2013 | full story
    Apply for a permit online by clicking on the link & following the steps http://www.oregon-epermitting.info/index.html Click here for the getting started use
  • Construction Work Hours
    Building | Fri, May 17, 2013 | full story
    Construction Hours Excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any building or structure at any time other than during the following hours, except by special permit granted by the City Manager:
  • Building Activity Reports Fiscal Year 2012/2013
    Building | Fri, May 17, 2013 | full story
    Building Activity Reports for fiscal year 2012/2013 (Click on Month to View Report)
  • Permit Counter Hours- 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday - Friday
    Building | Fri, May 17, 2013 | full story
    Building Department- Permit Counter Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm The Building Department accepts permits from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday - Friday. for more information Please Contact us by phone 503-635-0290 or Visit us at 380 A Ave Lake Oswego, OR 97034 
  • Report of Cougar Sighting in Lake Oswego May 9
    Police | Thu, May 9, 2013 | full story
    The Lake Oswego Police Department answered a call at about 6:45 am this morning of a resident in the 2800 block of Overlook in Lake Oswego reporting a cougar sighting in the rear yard of the family home that opens into a large green space.  The youth reported seeing what he described as a cougar climbing down from a tree and running into the open space as he let the family's dog out ea
  • Lake Oswego Police to Conduct Underage Alcohol Sale Operations
    Police | Mon, May 6, 2013 | full story
    Between May 15 and August 31, the Lake Oswego Police Department will be conducting several underage alcohol sale operations throughout the city.  During the operations, underage decoys will be sent to businesses and attempt to purchase alcohol.
  • 2013 Community Attitudes Survey
    Public Affairs | Thu, May 2, 2013 | full story
    The results of the 2013 Community Attitudes Survey are here.  Residents continue to be impressed with the City of Lake Oswego. Overall, residents rate the City 8.6, on a ten-point scale, as a place to live. However, overall satisfaction with the City of Lake Oswego local government slipped.
  • PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2013-14
    Finance | Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | full story
    The Proposed Budget for 2013-14 is attached below.  The Budget Committee met on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 6 p.m.
  • Notice of Potential Annexation of Territory - 2322 Knaus Road (AN 13-0001)
    Planning | Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | full story
    The City Council will consider this annexation application at its meeting on May 7, 2013. The property is located at: 2322 Knauss Road (21E04BB04400). To learn more about this annexation, use the link provided below.
  • Revised City Council Agenda
    City Council | Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | full story
    A revised agenda has been issued for the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16. The motion regarding the Comprehensive Plan has been rescheduled under Council Business (item #11.0) and a Citizen Comment period has been added for comments specific to the proposed motion. 
  • Cast your Vote to Name the Street Sweeper, Voting Closes April 15
    Public Affairs | Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | full story
    Over 320 name entries were submitted as part of the Name the Sweeper Contest.  After careful ranking, review and discussion a City team made up of Public Affairs and Public Works staff (plus a dictionary!) picked the top ten names based on their appropriateness, usability and suitability for a street sweeper and their important role in water quality.  Now it is your turn to pick the n
  • Community Attitudes Survey is Online
    Public Affairs | Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | full story
    An online Community Attitudes Survey is available to residents between April 8 - 15, 2013 and takes a short eight to ten minutes to complete.
  • Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, April 22, 2013
    Planning Commission | Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | full story
    The agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, April 22, 2013, is now available.  Use the link below to learn more.
  • Public Hearing before the Planning Commission - Comprehensive Plan Update-Package 1 (LU 13-0010)
    Planning Commission | Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | full story
    The Planning Commission has the following public hearing scheduled for April 22nd:
  • REMINDER - Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
    Planning | Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | full story
    Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
  • REMINDER - Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
    Planning | Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | full story
    Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
  • REMINDER - Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
    Planning | Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | full story
    Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project: Adjustments, Alternatives and Variances, and Nonconforming Uses and Structures You are invited to a public meeting to learn about proposed changes to the City’s Community Development Code that may affect your neighborhood!
  • Celebrate trees during Arbor Week!
    Planning | Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | full story
    Lake Oswego’s Arbor Week celebration continues through Saturday, April 13.  Celebrate trees with your family, friends, and neighbors at these upcoming events:
  • Celebrate trees during Arbor Week!
    Planning | Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | full story
    Lake Oswego’s Arbor Week celebration continues through Saturday, April 13.  Celebrate trees with your family, friends, and neighbors at these upcoming events:
  • City Council Meeting Agenda
    City Council | Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | full story
    The Lake Oswego City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.  The meeting agenda and  packet materials are available online. 
  • Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Notice
    Sustainability Advisory Board | Mon, Apr 8, 2013 | full story
    Greetings, The agenda for the April 15, 2013, meeting of the Lake Oswego Sustainability Advisory Board is now available: www.ci.oswego.or.us/meetings/boardsandcommissions?committee=418.
  • City Council and Redevelopment Agency Agendas
    City Council | Fri, Apr 5, 2013 | full story
    The City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Lake Oswego School Board on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.  Following the joint meeting the Council will convene as the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) Board.  Full agenda and packet materials for Council and
  • Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
    Transportation Advisory Board | Thu, Apr 4, 2013 | full story
    The Transportation Advisory Board meeting agenda for Wednesday, April 10, 2013 is now available. TAB monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held at City Hall.
  • Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
    Planning | Thu, Apr 4, 2013 | full story
    Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project: Adjustments, Alternatives and Variances, and Nonconforming Uses and Structures You are invited to a public meeting to learn about proposed changes to the City’s Community Development Code that may affect your neighborhood! Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  • Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
    Planning | Thu, Apr 4, 2013 | full story
    Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project: Adjustments, Alternatives and Variances, and Nonconforming Uses and Structures   You are invited to a public meeting to learn about proposed changes to the City’s Community Development Code that may affect your neighborhood!
  • Public Meeting for Proposed Code Amendments that May Affect Your Neighborhood
    Planning | Thu, Apr 4, 2013 | full story
    Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project: Adjustments, Alternatives and Variances, and Nonconforming Uses and Structures   You are invited to a public meeting to learn about proposed changes to the City’s Community Development Code that may affect your neighborhood!
  • Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project
    Planning | Wed, Apr 3, 2013 | full story
    Upcoming meetings for the Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project You are invited to attend two upcoming meetings to review the draft code amendments for the following components of the Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates project: • Commercial Zone Consolidation • Commercial Use Table Streamlining
  • Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project
    Planning | Wed, Apr 3, 2013 | full story
    Upcoming meetings for the Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project   You are invited to attend two upcoming meetings to review the draft code amendments for the following components of the Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates project:
  • Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project
    Planning | Wed, Apr 3, 2013 | full story
    Upcoming meetings for the Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates Project You are invited to attend two upcoming meetings to review the draft code amendments for the following components of the Community Development Code Streamlining and Updates project: • Commercial Zone Consolidation • Commercial Use Table Streamlining
  • Lake Oswego Offers a Variety of Community Forestry Events
    Planning | Mon, Apr 1, 2013 | full story
    The City of Lake Oswego is excited to announce a variety of community forestry events and activities for people of all ages! The City’s Urban and Community Forestry Program promotes education, dialogue, and voluntary stewardship to protect the health and viability of the urban forest.
  • Community Attitudes Survey Phone Calls April 1 to April 7
    Public Affairs | Mon, Apr 1, 2013 | full story
    Starting tonight, Lake Oswego residents, at home and on their cell phones, will get calls to answer the questions in the 2013 Community Attitudes Survey.   The Survey will take approximately 12 minutes.  If you get a call, please participate and thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
  • Additional Meeting Material for Planning Commission Meeting on 03/25/13
    Planning Commission | Sat, Mar 30, 2013 | full story
    Additional meeting material is now available for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, April 8, 2013.  Please use the link below.
  • Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, April 8, 2013
    Planning Commission | Fri, Mar 29, 2013 | full story
    The agenda and meeting material for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, April 8, 2013, are now available.  Use the link below to learn more.
  • Notice of Potential Annexation of Territory - 4601 Upper Drive (AN 13-0002)
    Planning | Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | full story
    The City Council will consider this annexation application at its meeting on April 16, 2013.  The property is located at: 4601 Upper Drive (21E07DD03600) To learn more about this annexation, use the link provided below.
  • Oregon Tilth OEC Departure from Luscher Farm
    Parks and Recreation | Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | full story
    After sixteen years as a partner at Luscher Farm, Oregon Tilth has notified the City of Lake Oswego that that they will be departing the site at the end of April 2013.
  • Redevelopment Agency Meeting
    City Council | Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | full story
    The Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) will meet following the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.  The agenda and packet materials are available online.
  • City Council Meeting Agenda
    City Council | Wed, Mar 27, 2013 | full story
    The Lake Oswego City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.  The meeting agenda and packet materials are available online.
  • First Tuesday Music: Eric John Kaiser
    Library | Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | full story
    Welcome back Eric John Kaiser Tuesday April 2, 7:00-8:30 pm for the First Tuesday Music performance. Kaiser performs a wide range of music, including steel guitar and blues tunes.
  • DRC Agenda for April 1, 2013
    Planning | Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | full story
    The agenda and meeting material for the Development Review Commission meeting on Monday April 1, 2013, are now available.  Use the link below to learn more. Development Review Commission, April 1, 2013
  • Additional Meeting Material for Planning Commission Meeting on 03/25/13
    Planning Commission | Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | full story
    Additional meeting material is now available for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 25, 2013.  Please use the link below.
  • City Council Meeting Agenda
    City Council | Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | full story
    The City Council will hold a Special Joint Meeting with the Tigard City Council in Tigard on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.  The agenda and meeting materials may be viewed online. 
  • New Issue
    Library | Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | full story
    Dear Subscribers: Issue 19 of Lake Oswego Public Library's Early Literacy Newsletter is now available on our website. https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/library/... Past issues can be found at the Early Literacy Newsletter Homepage.
  • Code Streamlining & Updates Advisory Committee Meeting: Clear & Objective Housing Standards
    Planning | Tue, Mar 19, 2013 | full story
    The agenda and materials for the Code Streamlining and Updates Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2013, are available on the City's web site.  Use the link below to learn more.
  • Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, March 25, 2013
    Planning Commission | Sat, Mar 16, 2013 | full story
    The agenda and meeting material for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 25, 2013, are now available.  Use the link below to learn more.
  • City Council and Redevelopment Agency Agendas
    City Council | Thu, Mar 14, 2013 | full story
    The City Council will convene as the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) Board at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.  A City Council meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m.  Full packet materials are for both LORA and Council are available online.
  • Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
    Transportation Advisory Board | Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | full story
    The Transportation Advisory Board meeting agenda for Wednesday, March 13, 2013 is now available. TAB monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held at City Hall.
  • Summer Coed & Men’s Adult Slow-Pitch Softball Registration Opens March 14
    Parks and Recreation | Mon, Mar 11, 2013 | full story
    Join the Parks & Recreation Summer Adult Slow-Pitch Softball League 18 +. Registration opens March 14, and will close April 18 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Notice
    Sustainability Advisory Board | Mon, Mar 11, 2013 | full story
    Greetings, The agenda for the March 18, 2013, meeting of the Lake Oswego Sustainability Advisory Board is now available here.
  • Three days left to enter the super cute coloring and name the sweeper contests
    Public Affairs | Fri, Mar 8, 2013 | full story
    Our street sweepers are going to love their new names.  Lake Oswegans have entered names with tag lines, from their favorite movie, and have found creative ways to talk about street sweeper services in a name. 
  • DRC Agenda for March 18, 2013
    Development Review Commission | Fri, Mar 8, 2013 | full story
    The Development Review Commission Agenda and staff report are now available.  please use the link below to learn more.   www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_drc/development-review-commission-42