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**In the Corvallis Area Fire District residential burning of yard debris is not allowed and no permits will be issued.**

BURNING ADVISORY - 541-766-6971 (generally updated after 8:15 a.m.)

The types of burning that generally apply to residents of Corvallis are open (or backyard) and recreational burning (described below). Different sets of regulations apply to each classification.  It is recommended that property owners speak with their neighbors prior to burning.

Diversity is a core value of the City of Corvallis. Imagine Corvallis 2040, the newly adopted community vision, describes an ongoing goal of promoting "education, communication, and enhanced understanding of cultural differences, welcoming and empowering people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities."

PERMIT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SET UP/EVENT.

Submissions after 96 hours may not get approved.

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The Planning Division supports the following Boards and Commissions:

Planning Commission (PC) 

• Advises Council on policy and legislation with regard to comprehensive planning.
• Serves as a quasi-judicial decision making body for land use decisions. 
• Staff support: Jason Yaich (Planning Division Manager)

Historic Resources Commission (HRC)

1. What are the rules related to burning? 
2. What can you tell me about smoke detectors? 
3. Should I have a carbon monoxide detector? 

Volunteer firefighters are an integral part of the Corvallis Fire Department. The Department maintains a roster of volunteers who augment the ranks of the career personnel and assist with fire suppression, rescue services, emergency medical care, and fire prevention.

The Fire Department has three volunteer programs designed to allow individuals to match their skills and time with the needs of the City and the Rural Fire Protection District:

Fire Inspections - The City Fire Code (CMC Chapter 7.08) requires that all occupancies, other than one- and two-family residences, be inspected on a frequent basis for fire safety and conformance with the Fire Code. Fees are charged only when business or property owners do not correct Fire Code violations that have been identified during an inspection. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that was enacted on July 26, 1990. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.