Yes, Lincoln City’s City Hall and Explore Lincoln City are now scent free areas. A fragrance-free environment helps create a safe and healthy workplace. We ask that visitors to City Hall and Explore Lincoln City refrain from wearing cologne, aftershave lotion, perfume, perfumed hand lotion, fragranced hair products, and/or similar products.  The chemicals used in scented products, even in small amounts, can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, and other medical conditions.

Yes, below is a PDF application for Non-Profit Corporation Property Tax Exemption Application. as well an Oregon Department of Revenue brochure on Property Tax Exemptions for Specified Organizations. The deadline to submit the application to Lincoln City is February 15, 2024.

• Non-Profit Corporation Property Tax Exemption Application
• Oregon Department of Revenue Brochure on Property Tax Exemptions for Specified Organizations

The county is no longer pursuing tent sheltering at this location or any location in the county. The county does plan to develop a primary care clinic for the Health and Human Services Department to replace the clinic currently located in the same building as the DMV on the North end of Lincoln City. The county will have a wide variety of staff located in the clinic, including doctors, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, family support staff. The clinic also has an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs, so we also provide primary care to many Lincoln County veterans.  

In collaboration with the Housing Authority of Lincoln County, the County plan to develop a 28-unit permanent apartment complex for adults and families served by Lincoln County Health and Human Services. These tenants will be required to pay rent based on income. The Housing Authority of Lincoln County will own and manage the property. There are 9 similar units that have been operating in Lincoln County successfully for several decades. 

1. What was the process for selling the property at SW 29^th & Coast Avenue in Lincoln City?

• As required, Staff published the Public Notice of a Public Hearing on June 24, 2024, in the Lincoln County Leader (formerly the News Guard) paper on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
• At the June 24^th Public Hearing, City Council found this and other properties as “surplus” and of no use to further the public interest. At that meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-20, directing sale of city property.
• The property was listed with a realtor for sale on July 9, 2024, for $91,350
• The City received an offer on July 9, 2024, for the asking price.
• The City accepted the offer on the afternoon on July 10, 2024, and the transaction closed on July 22, 2024.

All the properties along SW Coast Ave (between SW 29^th and SW 32^nd) are tax lots available for development.

1. Did the City miss an opportunity to maximize revenue by selling so quickly?

•  Since the City is a local government, and thus non-profit, we are not able to maximize revenue like a for-profit business would. We contracted with a realtor who has expertise with these sorts of transactions, who evaluated comparable properties, provided information on what a reasonable price would be (not under or over-estimating), and we listed it for that price including any realtor fees for the transaction. The buyer offered the listed price, and we received no other offers after accepting that first offer. City properties, close to public utilities, relatively flat, with zoning for residential, typically move quickly in this current market.

1. Why wasn’t the neighborhood notified that the property was for sale when the City has been so good about notifying us of any Short-Term Rentals?

•  The notification process for short-term rentals is different from what is required for sale of public property. The City followed the required noticing and held a public hearing for sale of public property.

1. My realtor told me that property was never going to be developed. Now what?

•  As part of any property purchase it is best practice to conduct due diligence and make inquiries as to allowed development around a prospective property. The City is available to provide information about zoning and other questions about development by request.

People can search for and may find a Finders Keepers glass float all year round, anywhere on Lincoln City’s seven miles of beach, from Road’s End to Cutler City. They are placed on the beach daily, only during daylight hours, above the high tide line and below the embankment. You find it, you keep it! One float per household - please share the love! See oregoncoast.org/glass-floats for more information.

most likely to visit the Lincoln City area – primarily Portland, Salem, the Willamette Valley, greater Oregon and Southwest Washington. Promotions include print and digital marketing campaigns, social media, events and experiences, public relations outreach, newsletters and more. We also provide local businesses with brochures and materials to distribute as well as up-to-date events listings to share.

Visit Explore Lincoln City’s online calendar, https://www.explorelincolncity.com/events/.

The Explore Lincoln City Welcome Center is located on the 4th floor of the City Hall building, at 801 SW Highway 101 in Lincoln City. Visit for travel guides and information weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Make Municipal Court Payment

In our ongoing efforts to better serve the Community, Lincoln City has partnered with Xpress Bill Pay, the premier provider of online payment systems to provide secure online services. You do not need to set up an user account with Xpress Bill Pay to make this payment. You can pay using the citation number, case number or name. You can make a full or partial payment.

Make a Payment Online

To make a payment via the phone, please call the Court (Monday - Wednesday - 8:00am - 5:00pm) at 541-996-1217 .

Alternatively, you can also call the Finance Department from (Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm) at 541-996-1211.

You may also mail in a check or money order to the Court.

If your License is Suspended

The Municipal Court hours are Monday - Wednesday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Telephone Number is 541-996-1217.

Yes!! Info on recent developments found here: New Community Park Development or call 541-996-1222. We are excited to build this park for our community!

LCP&R provides many opportunities for activities and services made to promote the health and wellness of all members of our community. We have classes, facilities, open spaces, parks, events, programming, and sports that are open to all. From yoga, water fitness classes, workout facilities, sports teams, after school programming, concerts, community events, and gardening, LCP&R has something for everyone. https://www.lincolncity.org/departments/parks-recreation

Our facilities are available for members of our community and visitors alike with a daily drop-in fee or Community Center membership. All are welcome! Visit our Community Center webpage for more information.

All of our fitness classes are included in a membership scan or drop in fee.

Yes, we are open to the public and they are welcome to join for a drop-in fee.

You can purchase a membership no matter where you live!  We offer memberships for anyone that wishes to participate. Those that live inside the city limits receive a discount on memberships. All others can join at our regular price! Visit our Community Center webpage for more information.

Our swimming lessons program is greatly based on our staffing levels. We are working on expanding the program during the school year, but currently our swimming lessons are minimal during the summer season.

That is our definite plan. We are working through some staffing issues, and once those are resolved, we look forward to opening the Center to the public on Sundays.

• Spring: Soccer ages 5-14yrs old, MS Track & Field
• Fall: Volleyball grades 3-6^th, MS Cross Country, Soccer ages 5-14yrs old
• Winter: Basketball grades 1-6^th.

Generally, 1p - 3p Mon-Fri are the slowest in the lap pool. Visit our Aquatics webpage for more information.

Yes, our parks and open spaces are open to the public. Visit our Parks, Open Space, Trails and Beach Access webpage for more information.

Garden beds are available at the Oceanlake and Taft Community Gardens. Beds may be rented by contacting 541.996.1248 or visit Community Gardens webpage.

Use of our open spaces and parks is free for our general public. Community events are also available at no cost on a first come basis. There are costs involved when reserving a park amenity for exclusive use.

• Park Permit Application

Yes. To reserve any park shelter, contact the community Center at 541-994-2131 Forms also available online. or Visit our Parks and Recreation webpage.

Fill out the volunteer form located on our website. Or contact 541-996-1248. https://www.lincolncity.org/departments/parks-recreation/volunteer

We clean all restrooms daily.

We have a system where we work from south to north through town on a weekly basis. Once we complete going through the open spaces, we start over.

We follow the 7 principles of Leave no Trace, which states that the public packs out what they pack in. Visit our Leave No Trace webpage for more information. 

An application for a floodplain development permit shall be submitted, and the floodplain development permit must be issued, PRIOR TO the commencement of any Development within the floodplain.

Development means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials.

A Floodplain Development Permit is required for work or activity for any area that is horizontally within a flood zone. The permit is required prior to any development taking place.  

• LCMC Chapter 15.16 Flood Damage Prevention webpage
  
  
• Fillable Floodplain Development Permit Application.

Yes. Every alarm user shall obtain a permit for each alarm system located in the city within sixty days of use of the alarm system. This requirement does not apply to the self-contained residential smoke alarms which are not connected to a communications center or a private monitoring service.

The police department does not notarize documents for the public.

No, the police department does not take pictures for passports.

All record requests must be in writing either in person, via mail/email, or via fax. Written requests can be mailed or delivered to:

Lincoln City Police Department
Attn: Records Section
1503 SE E Devils Lake Road
Lincoln City, OR 97367

Fax: 541-996-1250

The Oregon Public Records Act (Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 192) provides that records created by a public agency shall be subject to inspection and release unless exceptions are established by statute. Within the request, you should provide: your name, address, phone number, the report type, date, location, persons involved, and case number, if known. There is a $15.00 fee for the first 5 pages of the report and $.30 for each additional page unless you are listed as a victim in the report. All costs for reports must be paid prior to the report being released.

 Call the non-emergency phone 541-994-3636 if you have further questions regarding police records.

If the incident occurred in the jurisdiction of the Lincoln City Police Department, you have two main options:

• You can come to the front lobby of the Police Department to file a report. The LCPD address is 1503 SE East Devils Lake Road, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. The Police Department is open 24/7.
• You can call our non-emergency number 541-994-3636 and talk to the Dispatch Center at the Lincoln City Police Department. They will take your initial information, such as where the crime occurred, who was involved, your name, address, and telephone number. They will then pass along the information to the appropriate personnel who will make contact with you and compile the actual report

The Lincoln City Police Department does not operate a jail. The Lincoln County Jail is located at 251 West Olive Street in Newport, Oregon and can be reached by calling 541-265-4277.

By appointment on Thursdays. Please call Monday - Friday  from 8:00am - 4:00pm

Telephone: 541-994-3636

Sex Offender Registration is by phone appointment only. Please call Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 3:00pm.

Phone Number: 541-994-3636

Oregon Law specifically prohibits transporting people under the age of 18 in the open bed of a pick-up. Exceptions exist in certain situations such as hunting and farming activities.

No. As stated above, Oregon Law requires seat belts and safety seats to be used properly.  Properly is defined as using the belts as designed. For adults, this means the shoulder belt is across the chest and the lap belt is across the upper thigh. For children using booster seats, this means the same thing. Never use just the lap belt with a booster seat.

Property that was taken by the Lincoln City Police Department can only be released by appointment. Call 541-994-3636 to schedule an appointment. Any property that was seized as evidence during an investigation may be released only after authorization by the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office.

You need to go to the Lincoln City Police Department and request a Release of the Vehicle. The process requires the current owner of the vehicle to provide vehicle registration or proof of ownership, current insurance on the impounded vehicle, and a valid driver’s license or bring a licensed diver. An administrative fee of $100 must be paid before release is given.  The Lincoln City Police Department will only issue a vehicle release to the registered owner(s) or appropriate legal interest holder. Once a vehicle release is given to the owner, they need to contact the tow company and settle up with them.

The lap-shoulder belt is the better option when available. Absent a shoulder belt, the lap belt is not a safe option. Using a booster seat with a lap-only belt system places your child at risk of sliding out of the belt in a collision. Do not use a booster with a lap-only belt system.

Because a child is old enough to use a booster seat does not necessarily mean they are big enough. Another option is “belt-positioning booster seats.” Seatbelts installed in vehicles are designed for use by adults. The purpose of a booster seat is to lift the child high enough to accommodate the adult belts. Belt-positioning booster seats redirect the vehicle belt across the child’s chest.

Yes. If your child is old enough to manipulate a seat belt or safety seat harness, they are most likely old enough to learn the importance of using the equipment properly. As the driver of a vehicle, you are responsible for anyone in the vehicle under the age of 16 years old. You may want to consider if the seat you are using is age appropriate for your child. If he or she continues to unfasten the belt, you need to address the behavior. Many of the online resources listed below have suggestions for this issue.

Most vehicles and safety seats manufactured since 2002 have the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH systems in place. You should never use this system unless the seat and the vehicle both have the proper devices in place. Consult your owner’s manuals for both.

LATCH generally does not require the vehicle’s seatbelt for proper installation. Many people are uncomfortable with the thought of not using the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the safety seat. However, when installed properly, LATCH is an acceptable alternative. Parents wanting a more permanent installation of the safety seat in their vehicle generally use LATCH.

No. People are often tempted to use second hand safety seats as a way to save money. You should never use a safety seat without the benefit of the instruction manual. It is also important to know the history of a seat. If the seat has been the subject of a recall, you need to be able to verify that the corrections have been made properly. You also need to know if the seat has been involved in a collision. Child Safety Seats are designed to only be effective in a single collision.

If you have a traffic accident or collision, you must:

Stop at Once
Stop at the accident scene or as close as possible without needlessly blocking or endangering other traffic. "Hit and run" is a serious traffic crime. Conviction will mean your driving privileges will be revoked or suspended.

Render Aid
Give any reasonable aid to injured persons. Remember, injured people should never be moved carelessly. In many cases, they should not be moved at all until it is possible to get an ambulance or someone trained in first aid to the scene. If a driver is involved in an accident in which a person is killed or rendered unconscious, the driver is required to remain at the scene of the accident until a police officer arrives. Failure to do so is classified and punishable as a "hit and run."

Exchange Information
Give to the other driver, passengers in the vehicle or any injured pedestrian your:

1. Name
2. Address
3. Driver license number
4. License plate number of your vehicle
5. Insurance information.

Report the Accident to DMV
Oregon Accident and Insurance Reports may be obtained at any law enforcement agency, motor vehicles office, or downloaded online at: Oregon Department of Transportation : Accident Reporting and Responsibilities : Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services : State of Oregon.

Complete the Alarm User Permit Application or you can pick one up at the Finance Department in City Hall located on the 3^rd floor of 801 SW Hwy 101 in Lincoln City. The application for the Alarm User Permit or annual renewal as well as the applicable annual fee must be filed with the Finance Department each calendar year. The Finance Department will then forward the permit information to the Lincoln City Police Department. For further questions regarding the Alarm User Permit, call the Finance Department at 541-996-2151.

This can be found in the Public Works tab of the documents page:

https://www.lincolncity.org/government/documents-forms/

This can be submitted, along with a site plan of the proposed work, to the public works department via email.  Contact information for current administrative staff is listed above. 

Be sure to call 811 for utility locates prior to breaking ground on any work within the right-of-way!

Many homes have existing Deferred Improvement Agreements (DIAs) recorded on the deed report.  This is additionally required as a condition of approval for some, new single-family developments.

A DIA states that, even though the City requires improvements for public infrastructure for newly built and remolded houses (LCMC 17.52.230), the City understands that improvements might not be feasible at the time of construction.  The City records these DIAs to defer the improvements until it determines the reason(s) for the deferment no longer exist.  At that time the homeowner will be responsible for the cost of the roadway improvements.

To call in DIAs, the City will create a Local Improvement District (LID).  These LID will be used to collect the fees from the individuals who hold a DIA.  With the collected LID funds, the listed improvements will be made in the district to benefit the contributing homeowners. These LID’s typically give the homeowner the options of making one payment in full, or to spread the payments over 20 years. 

In a project partially funded through the City of Lincoln City, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) grants, and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, Lincoln City is constructing a 10-foot-wide, multi-use pathway along the east side of Hwy 101 from West Devils Lake Road (WDLR) to the Neotsu Post Office. The pathway will include a 578-foot section of boardwalk over wetlands.  Planning for the project began in 2020, with construction beginning in June of 2024.  The anticipated completion date is January 2025.  The cost of the project is $5.73 million

This multi-use pathway along Hwy 101 helps the City to meet one of its goals of the City’s Walking And Biking Plan: Provide a continues system of appropriate walkways and bikeways on US 101 within Lincoln City.

System Development Charges (SDCs) are fees established by city ordinance for use of the city's water, sewer, roadway, and park facilities.

These are a portion of the fees applied to new permits based on either (1) water meter size for single family homes OR (2) the number of units in a multifamily development.  This is reflected in the System Development Charge link in the Public Works documents tab (https://www.lincolncity.org/government/documents-forms/)

Fees are dependent upon location, in addition to the above, but typically include the: Water Reimbursement, Water Improvement, Sewer Reimbursement, Sewer Improvement, Park System Charge, Transportation Fee.

This property is not available for lease or sale. It was made available as part of the 2018 public property redevelopment offering. A developer was selected and has been working with the City on pre-development efforts that have taken longer than anticipated due to unanticipated market conditions (COVID-19 pandemic; construction cost escalation; financing availability; etc.).  Site studies are being completed over the next few months to help inform the possibilities with the site, which will be clarified sometime in 2024. More information about City and Urban Renewal Agency properties from the 2018 redevelopment offering can be found on the City’s webpage here: https://www.lincolncity.org/departments/economic-development/public-property-development