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City Council The Dunes City Council is comprised of a seven person non-compensated board consisting of a mayor and six councilors. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term and councilors are elected on a rotating basis for four-year terms. The mayor votes only in the event of a tie. Appointments for non-expired term vacancies are made by the Council. Susan Snow City Council President Melissa Stinson Councilor Rich Olson Councilor Duke Wells Councilor Larry Farnsworth Councilor Chris Clemons Councilor

Ordinances & Resolutions Ordinances Filter by Year Ord # Date Description File 277 May 6, 2026 Ordinance to amend chapter 120 "Business Licenses" PDF 276 May 6, 2026 Fireworks Prohibition - Not Adopted Not Available 275 Land Use Code - Pending Not Available 274 Oct 1, 2025 An Ordinance amending Chapter 36 Previously amended by Ordinance No. 238, Code Enforcement PDF 273 Oct 1, 2025 An Ordinance amending Chapter 142 of the Dunes City Code, related to subsurface sanitation PDF 272 Aug 20, 2025 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 - Regulations related to the City's domestic water right PDF 271 Jun 18, 2025 An Ordinance Granting to Central Lincoln People's Utility District... PDF 270 Jun 4, 2025 An ordinance amending Chapter 91 - Nuisances PDF 269 May 6, 2024 Placing temporary halt on the issuance of short-term rental permits PDF 268 Feb 21, 2024 Amends Existing Chapter 37 - City Policies PDF 267 Feb 21, 2024 Amends Title I of the Dunes City Code of Ordinances to create a new Chapter 11 PDF 266 Jul 20, 2022 Ban on psilocybin service centers and the manufacture of psilocybin product PDF 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 11 Resolutions Filter by Year Resolution Series Description File 5 2026 A Resolution declaring the City's election and qualifications to receive state gas, cigarette and liquor taxes pursuant to ORS 221.760 PDF 4 2026 A Resolution to Repeal Resolution Series 2022, No 7, which had authorized the City Administrator to accept ownership and control of Fern Acres Water System PDF 3 2026 A Resolution to Repeal and Replace Resolution 11-09-06, Determining Dunes City Public Records/Information Request Policy PDF 2 2026 Resolution Adopting the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget PDF 1 2026 Reducing allowed STR's to zero - Not Adopted Not Available 8 2025 A Resolution setting fees for code enforcement violations PDF 7 2025 A Resolution of the City Council of Dunes City, Lane County, amending the Charter allowing alternative to signature requirement for electors. PDF 6 2025 A Resolution adopting an increase to the Business License Fee pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Dunes City Code of Ordinances, and other matters properly relating therto. PDF 5 2025 A Resolution amending the annual administrative fee for participants in Dunes City's Domentic Shared Water Rights PDF 4 2025 A Resolution declaring the City's election and qualifications to receive state gas taxes, cigarette taxes and liquor taxes pursant to ORS 221.760 PDF 3 2025 A Resolution Adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget PDF 2 2025 A resolution establishing fees and charges for building code division transactions and establising date. Effectie date: June 12, 2025 PDF 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ... 13

History of Dunes City In a 1957-58 Pacific Coast Recreation Area Survey, the National Park Service (NPS) initiated plans to incorporate a large area for preservation as the Oregon Dunes National Seashore. Various lands were previously acquired by the NPS in the United States for similar purposes. Some of these properties could not be purchased at a “reasonable price” from their owners. Therefore, the properties were condemned and acquired by the government anyway through eminent domain laws at prices set by the government and the property owners lost what they believed was the real value of their property. Residents of Dunes City sought to avoid this by incorporating and becoming a fully functioning municipality. Dunes City was formally organized in August 1963. The town’s first meeting took place in the Woahink Lake home of Doctor E.S. Stong and in addition to Dr. Stong, the first Council members present were Phil Himmel (first Mayor), Martin Christensen, Ray Riesenhuber and Clair Hammond. The first order of business brought before the new city was the appointment of a municipal judge, Bill Grenbremer, and the first ordinance passed concerned the construction of new houses and subdivisions within the city boundaries. A rather challenging problem for this new council was the Oregon state law which required all cities to adopt a budget before any spending could take place. No revenues could be collected until the following July when liquor and gas taxes would become available, so residents dedicated to the formation of Dunes City contributed the initial funds required for operations and this formed the basis for the City’s first budget. Initially there was a five person Budget Committee comprised. David Dier, Bernie LaForge, Ray Smith, Ted Simmoneau, and Bob Merz. Their initial budget required a vote of approval by the residents of Dunes City before any money could be spent so it is no surprise that Mayor Himmel was busy soliciting pledges of support from local residents. Martin Christensen headed the Council’s Census Committee, which was charged with the responsibility of counting the Dunes City population. A census was required for the calculation and receipt of gas tax and liquor license revenues. This effort was vital to future Dunes City budgets and funding. There were many challenges facing this fledgling city. Decisions would be required regarding sanitation and building codes, completion of census data, zoning, lawsuits, personnel, roads and police requirements. To help guide the Dunes City Council through it’s infancy, John Luvaas was employed as the first City Attorney. More detailed information is available about these issues in a special scrapbook, which was assembled by local historians and is maintained at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum in their library archives. Of special interest is a copy of the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Question and Answer survey, which was created to answer questions regarding the government’s future proposed use and preservation plans for the Dunes Seashore Area.

Edward Daniel McGuire, Mayor  Mayor McGuire was appointed Mayor mid-term October 2023 to serve the residents of Dunes City Oregon. Prior to his appointment as Mayor, he served on the Dunes City Planning Commission from February 2023 until October 2023. My Story I currently work part time from home as an Investigator for the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, responsible for investigation of complaints against licensed Engineers and Surveyors in Nevada. I have over 35 years of experience in municipal government and civil engineering of infrastructure. My career included engineering design, review, construction administration and construction management, maintenance and operations of a large city. I am active in the professional community and was elected to the grade of Fellow in 2013 by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and received the Presidents Medal in 2018. I am currently the Chair of the ASCE Annual Convention Advisory Committee responsible for the content of the annual convention. I was also President of the Southern NV Branch of ASCE. I was a volunteer and scout leader with the Boy Scouts of America for over 23 years. I received a Silver Beaver from the Las Vegas Area Council in 2008. I was also a volunteer race official for the Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts (SNORE) for 14 years. Ed received the SNORE Presidents Award in 2010 for outstanding service. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 1992. Contact I'm always looking for to hear from members of the community. mayor@dunescity.gov

Archived Agendas and Minutes We value transparency and accountability, and want to keep our community informed. Find past meeting agendas and minutes for five years. Records beyond prior to 5 years are available upon request. Browse the documents and contact us with any questions. City Council Planning Commission Budget Committee

City Permits, Forms and Information Here you will find all the necessary information and forms to obtain permits for various activities in the city. Our goal is to make the process smooth and efficient as possible, so please don't hesitate to reach out us if you have questions or concerns. Permit applications can be submitted and managed through the Oregon ePermitting Site. New Home Builds FAQs Dunes City Building Setback Requirements Septic Setback Requirements Required Electrical Inspections Required Building Inspections Exterior Wall Enhanced Drainage NW Code Important Links NW Code Additional Energy Options ORSC Wind and Seismic References Misc City Forms Employment Application Permit Administrator – Job Description Planning Secretary – Job Description Administrative Assistant – Job Description Code Enforcement Officer - Job Description Information Request Dunes City Hall Rental Application Complaint Appointive Office (Volunteer) Application Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form Septic Inspection Septic Inspection Form DEQ Septic Inspectors- Approved List Permits Structural Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Conditional Use Permit Demolition Driveway (Contact Permit Office) Excavation & Grading Land Disturbance Permit 1 Acre (DEQ) Land Division Form- Subdivision and Partition Land Use/Property Line Adjustment Manufactured Dwelling Property Owner/Construction Responsibility Form Septic Land Use Compatibility Statement DEQ Water Single Owner Transfer of Ownership Community System Vacant Property Permit Extension Form Appeal to City Council Application Renewable Energy Right – Of – Way Permit Application for Vegetation and Tree Removal Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Management Permit Form Short-Term Rental Application Permitted STRs and Information New Home Builds FAQs Dunes City Building Setback Requirements Septic Setback Requirements Required Electrical Inspections Required Building Inspections Exterior Wall Enhanced Drainage NW Code Important Links NW Code Additional Energy Options ORSC Wind and Seismic References Misc City Forms Employment Application Permit Administrator – Job Description Planning Secretary – Job Description Administrative Assistant – Job Description Code Enforcement Officer - Job Description Dunes City Hall Rental Application Complaint Public Information Records Request Appointive Office (Volunteer) Application Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form Septic Inspection Septic Inspection Form DEQ Septic Inspectors- Approved List Do I Need A Permit? Oregon law requires you to obtain permits for a range of work on your home to ensure that the improvements meet minimum building standards to ensure safe workmanship. Permits are required for all new construction as well as for specific alterations to existing homes, which include structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical changes. The true value of the permit lies in the accompanying expert inspection of your project. The person performing the work, whether it is a homeowner or contractor, is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits. Once the permit is issued, you can begin work. The permit must be on site and available to the inspector and if your permit has accompanying approved plans, they must be available as well. Your permit expires if work is not started within 180 days from its issuance. Once you have begun work, your permit expires if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days or more. If you cannot work within a 180 day period but do not wish to abandon the project, you need to submit a written request to extend your permit for an additional 180 days. The links below describe which types of projects require a permit and which ones do not. Keep in mind that the descriptions only apply to one or two-family dwellings. If you still are not sure whether you need a permit, locate and contact the building department responsible for your area. Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Residential

History of Westlake Westlake is an unincorporated community on Siltcoos Lake in Lane County, Oregon, United States, approximately seven miles south of Florence. Its area is included in the city limits of the incorporated city of Dunes City. The post office in Dunes City is named “Westlake”, and most addresses in Dunes City have a Florence mailing address and are not in the area historically associated with Westlake.

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Dunes City community quality-of-life survey for 2024. This survey aims to gather comprehensive feedback on your experiences, preferences, and aspirations for Dunes City's future. Dunes City A Nice Place to Live Our 2024 Community Survey has ended. Thank you to all those who contributed. Survey Summary and Results Survey Comments by Question 8. Rate what you like best about Dunes City? 9. What do you like least? 10. What do you think will be Dunes City's biggest challenge in the future? 11. Which, if any, issues would you like to see addressed by Town Officials? 12. Rate what you’d like to see the City prioritize. 14. What kind of commercial development would you like to see? 15. If you do not want to see commercial activity, how does Dunes City fund itself? 22. What additional comments or feedback do you have that can help Dunes City continue to improve and better serve its residents? 25. Are there questions you would like to have seen on this survey that we failed to ask? Do you have comments about this survey or other Town issues?

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