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Report a Cottage Grove zoning or nuisance problem

Report a suspected zoning or nuisance violation by phone, in person or email; ask for anonymity when you first call.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Try talking to the person firstIf you cannot resolve it, register a complaint with the city.
  2. Call, visit or email the cityCall 541-942-5501, visit 400 E Main Street, or email the planning address on the page.
  3. Ask to stay anonymous when you callAnonymous complaints must be made by phone. An emailed complaint gives the officer your information.
  4. Give the detailsA written complaint needs your contact details, the problem address and a detailed description.
  5. Wait for the city to checkIf there is a violation, the city does a field investigation and contacts the responsible party to gain compliance.

Bring

  • Your name, address, daytime phone
  • Address of the problem property
  • Detailed description of the problem
Problems outside city limits go to Lane County Land Management Division at 541-682-3724.

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