Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 224 § 224.020 — Authority of city to construct sewer system
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 224 ·
Oregon Code § 224.020·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Authority of city to construct sewer system.
Whenever the council of any city deems it necessary
or expedient to construct a sewer partially within and partially without the
city, or to construct a sewer outlet, or do any other work, acts or things
without the city for proper disposal of sewerage and drainage, the city,
through its council, may acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, any
property rights of way, easement and other rights without the city as may be
needed or deemed essential for the construction of the sewer, sewer outlet, or
other works. It may also provide for and do all things which may be necessary
or deemed essential for proper construction of such sewer, sewer outlet, and
for other works, acts and things which may be deemed necessary or essential for
the proper disposal of sewerage and drainage from the city and adjacent
territory.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 224.020
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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