Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 224 § 224.030 — Authority of city over water and waterways; limitations
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 224 ·
Oregon Code § 224.030·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Authority of city over water and waterways; limitations.
A city, through its council, may
divert water and waterways, fill or drain lakes, ponds or other waters,
increase or diminish the flow of waters in natural channels or dam channels and
do such other acts and things as may be found necessary or essential for the
matters provided for in ORS 224.010 to 224.120 and in ORS 224.170. However, no
property rights or other vested rights shall be taken without agreement with
the owner or a proceeding of condemnation.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 224.030
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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