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Have you seen something in town, heard a rumor in the community, or just curious about something going on in Lincoln City? We're here to help you get answers to your questions. Post your question and City staff will provide accurate and up-to-date information and answers.

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  • Share Parking of two cars, My wife and I have rented a two bedroom house at 1450 NW 20th ST. there is a paved drive way and a gravel parking space on the east side of the lot. The garage is so small I must fold the review mirrors in to accommodate parking our 2025 Santa Fe Hyundai in the garage. My question is may we use the graveled area for parking of visiting family members who plan on visiting us this nest week. The graveled space is large enough to allow a full size car/suv with out over hang onto the street. on Facebook Share Parking of two cars, My wife and I have rented a two bedroom house at 1450 NW 20th ST. there is a paved drive way and a gravel parking space on the east side of the lot. The garage is so small I must fold the review mirrors in to accommodate parking our 2025 Santa Fe Hyundai in the garage. My question is may we use the graveled area for parking of visiting family members who plan on visiting us this nest week. The graveled space is large enough to allow a full size car/suv with out over hang onto the street. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Parking of two cars, My wife and I have rented a two bedroom house at 1450 NW 20th ST. there is a paved drive way and a gravel parking space on the east side of the lot. The garage is so small I must fold the review mirrors in to accommodate parking our 2025 Santa Fe Hyundai in the garage. My question is may we use the graveled area for parking of visiting family members who plan on visiting us this nest week. The graveled space is large enough to allow a full size car/suv with out over hang onto the street. on Linkedin Email Parking of two cars, My wife and I have rented a two bedroom house at 1450 NW 20th ST. there is a paved drive way and a gravel parking space on the east side of the lot. The garage is so small I must fold the review mirrors in to accommodate parking our 2025 Santa Fe Hyundai in the garage. My question is may we use the graveled area for parking of visiting family members who plan on visiting us this nest week. The graveled space is large enough to allow a full size car/suv with out over hang onto the street. link

    Parking of two cars, My wife and I have rented a two bedroom house at 1450 NW 20th ST. there is a paved drive way and a gravel parking space on the east side of the lot. The garage is so small I must fold the review mirrors in to accommodate parking our 2025 Santa Fe Hyundai in the garage. My question is may we use the graveled area for parking of visiting family members who plan on visiting us this nest week. The graveled space is large enough to allow a full size car/suv with out over hang onto the street.

    rollinghills1 asked 13 days ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our Connect Lincoln City platform.

    People can legally park anywhere that it is allowed whether or not it is on the right-of-way or private property. Things to remember when parking on the side of a road. Follow any posted signs about parking. Do not block driveways or fire hydrants. And do not be in the actual road or obstruct the flow of traffic.

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  • Share Is the location of Option 3 for the City Hall /Library project available to the public? A general idea would be nice if a particular piece of property has not been identified yet. on Facebook Share Is the location of Option 3 for the City Hall /Library project available to the public? A general idea would be nice if a particular piece of property has not been identified yet. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Is the location of Option 3 for the City Hall /Library project available to the public? A general idea would be nice if a particular piece of property has not been identified yet. on Linkedin Email Is the location of Option 3 for the City Hall /Library project available to the public? A general idea would be nice if a particular piece of property has not been identified yet. link

    Is the location of Option 3 for the City Hall /Library project available to the public? A general idea would be nice if a particular piece of property has not been identified yet.

    Woody61 asked about 1 month ago

    The site for option three is currently being negotiated with the selling and Urban Renewal. Unfortunately, until the transaction is closed we cannot disclose. Generally, it is close to city center and out of the tsunami inundation zone. Update July 20, 2026: The property purchase by Urban Renewal is complete. The Site is East of Hwy 101, between SE 23rd and SE 32nd, commonly referred to as Lincoln 44. The site was purchased by Urban Renewal to place a water reservoir, which is in the Urban Renewal Plan. 

  • Share This weekend is the city wide garage sale and I was wondering if its ok to park my boat on the trailer in front of my house for sale so I can use my driveway for the garage sale? on Facebook Share This weekend is the city wide garage sale and I was wondering if its ok to park my boat on the trailer in front of my house for sale so I can use my driveway for the garage sale? on X (formerly Twitter) Share This weekend is the city wide garage sale and I was wondering if its ok to park my boat on the trailer in front of my house for sale so I can use my driveway for the garage sale? on Linkedin Email This weekend is the city wide garage sale and I was wondering if its ok to park my boat on the trailer in front of my house for sale so I can use my driveway for the garage sale? link

    This weekend is the city wide garage sale and I was wondering if its ok to park my boat on the trailer in front of my house for sale so I can use my driveway for the garage sale?

    Prsansone asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our Connect Lincoln City platform.

    Yes, you are allowed to park your boat on the street. You have three (3) days to park your boat on the street. After three days, the boat does have to be moved to either a private property or located outside the city limits.  

  • Share Hi there. The City recently completed a project that included demolition of a derelict house on SW 10th Place and repaving of SW 10th Street west of Ebb Avenue. My comment concerns the slope just south of there, between SW 10th Place and the SW 11th Drive beach access. New utilities, including a storm sewer line, were installed there as part of the project, aligned along what I believe is considered a public north-south alleyway on the hillside. This site has been revegetated already, but seeing it from the top of the slope gave me an idea. I would like to propose to the City the idea of building a set of stairs, similar to those at other beach access points, in this alleyway. This would give pedestrians a route down to the beach much safer than the current route of walking down the narrow and dangerous 11th Drive with cars sometimes careening around the blind curve. To avoid having to relocate the new utilities, the stairs could be designed above-grade with pier foundations offset from the utility alignment. What's the best approach for me to get this idea before the appropriate decision-makers? I used to be a civil and structural engineer, and could draft concept drawings if that would be helpful. on Facebook Share Hi there. The City recently completed a project that included demolition of a derelict house on SW 10th Place and repaving of SW 10th Street west of Ebb Avenue. My comment concerns the slope just south of there, between SW 10th Place and the SW 11th Drive beach access. New utilities, including a storm sewer line, were installed there as part of the project, aligned along what I believe is considered a public north-south alleyway on the hillside. This site has been revegetated already, but seeing it from the top of the slope gave me an idea. I would like to propose to the City the idea of building a set of stairs, similar to those at other beach access points, in this alleyway. This would give pedestrians a route down to the beach much safer than the current route of walking down the narrow and dangerous 11th Drive with cars sometimes careening around the blind curve. To avoid having to relocate the new utilities, the stairs could be designed above-grade with pier foundations offset from the utility alignment. What's the best approach for me to get this idea before the appropriate decision-makers? I used to be a civil and structural engineer, and could draft concept drawings if that would be helpful. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hi there. The City recently completed a project that included demolition of a derelict house on SW 10th Place and repaving of SW 10th Street west of Ebb Avenue. My comment concerns the slope just south of there, between SW 10th Place and the SW 11th Drive beach access. New utilities, including a storm sewer line, were installed there as part of the project, aligned along what I believe is considered a public north-south alleyway on the hillside. This site has been revegetated already, but seeing it from the top of the slope gave me an idea. I would like to propose to the City the idea of building a set of stairs, similar to those at other beach access points, in this alleyway. This would give pedestrians a route down to the beach much safer than the current route of walking down the narrow and dangerous 11th Drive with cars sometimes careening around the blind curve. To avoid having to relocate the new utilities, the stairs could be designed above-grade with pier foundations offset from the utility alignment. What's the best approach for me to get this idea before the appropriate decision-makers? I used to be a civil and structural engineer, and could draft concept drawings if that would be helpful. on Linkedin Email Hi there. The City recently completed a project that included demolition of a derelict house on SW 10th Place and repaving of SW 10th Street west of Ebb Avenue. My comment concerns the slope just south of there, between SW 10th Place and the SW 11th Drive beach access. New utilities, including a storm sewer line, were installed there as part of the project, aligned along what I believe is considered a public north-south alleyway on the hillside. This site has been revegetated already, but seeing it from the top of the slope gave me an idea. I would like to propose to the City the idea of building a set of stairs, similar to those at other beach access points, in this alleyway. This would give pedestrians a route down to the beach much safer than the current route of walking down the narrow and dangerous 11th Drive with cars sometimes careening around the blind curve. To avoid having to relocate the new utilities, the stairs could be designed above-grade with pier foundations offset from the utility alignment. What's the best approach for me to get this idea before the appropriate decision-makers? I used to be a civil and structural engineer, and could draft concept drawings if that would be helpful. link

    Hi there. The City recently completed a project that included demolition of a derelict house on SW 10th Place and repaving of SW 10th Street west of Ebb Avenue. My comment concerns the slope just south of there, between SW 10th Place and the SW 11th Drive beach access. New utilities, including a storm sewer line, were installed there as part of the project, aligned along what I believe is considered a public north-south alleyway on the hillside. This site has been revegetated already, but seeing it from the top of the slope gave me an idea. I would like to propose to the City the idea of building a set of stairs, similar to those at other beach access points, in this alleyway. This would give pedestrians a route down to the beach much safer than the current route of walking down the narrow and dangerous 11th Drive with cars sometimes careening around the blind curve. To avoid having to relocate the new utilities, the stairs could be designed above-grade with pier foundations offset from the utility alignment. What's the best approach for me to get this idea before the appropriate decision-makers? I used to be a civil and structural engineer, and could draft concept drawings if that would be helpful.

    rjcout asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our Connect Lincoln City platform.

    Lincoln City is aware of the need for better pedestrian access down to Canyon Drive Park beach access. The Public Works Department has been looking for a solution for this issue and has not been able to come up with a viable answer due to the challenging terrain and narrow right-of way.

    The City appreciates the suggestion of building a stairway down the right-of way access that connects SW 10 Pl to Canyon Drive Park. But due to the fact that there are public utilities (water, sewer, and storm water lines) that run through the right-of-way, this location would not be a reasonable location for a stairway.  

    The best way to get momentum behind a solution is to let the city council know that the public supports a better pedestrian route down to Canyons. You can let your councilors know by contacting them. Their contact information is on the city council webpage, www.lincolncity.org/government/city-council or you could make public comment at city council meetings.  The meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:00 pm. Public comments are given at the beginning of city council meetings.

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  • Share Hi, A friend of mine recently told me that it would no longer be possible to obtain new Lincoln City water service in Otis. Is that correct? Where on the City's web site can information on that be found? Thank you. on Facebook Share Hi, A friend of mine recently told me that it would no longer be possible to obtain new Lincoln City water service in Otis. Is that correct? Where on the City's web site can information on that be found? Thank you. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hi, A friend of mine recently told me that it would no longer be possible to obtain new Lincoln City water service in Otis. Is that correct? Where on the City's web site can information on that be found? Thank you. on Linkedin Email Hi, A friend of mine recently told me that it would no longer be possible to obtain new Lincoln City water service in Otis. Is that correct? Where on the City's web site can information on that be found? Thank you. link

    Hi, A friend of mine recently told me that it would no longer be possible to obtain new Lincoln City water service in Otis. Is that correct? Where on the City's web site can information on that be found? Thank you.

    tomjenne asked 9 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our Connect Lincoln City platform.

    In September of 2023, Lincoln City’s City Council enacted a moratorium on all approval of potential new waterline connections and services outside city limits and the UGB. At this time no new water services will be granted outside of city limits.

    City Council does plan to revisit this decision once the City’s Water Master Plan has been completed. Once the Council has reviewed the Master Water Plan, they will determine if the moratorium needs to stay in place or if it can be repealed.

    We do not post this information on the City’s website. It is up to the potential builder to do their due diligence to check with the appropriate agencies to see if a water service would be available to them.

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  • Share Is it legal to put a voter registration table up on a sidewalk? on Facebook Share Is it legal to put a voter registration table up on a sidewalk? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Is it legal to put a voter registration table up on a sidewalk? on Linkedin Email Is it legal to put a voter registration table up on a sidewalk? link

    Is it legal to put a voter registration table up on a sidewalk?

    swalbaum asked 10 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our Connect Lincoln City platform.

    The act of registering a person to vote while on a sidewalk is not something Lincoln City police nor requires a permit for. Voter registration is allowed to take place on the sidewalk. Setting up a table would be allowed, as long as it provides a minimum of five (5) feet of clear width on the sidewalk without permanent and temporary obstructions (city code 12.04.070) or causing a visual obstruction for vehicles (city code 12.28.200).

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  • Share Who enforces the dog leash law? Is the law just for the beach or the whole city? What can we do to encourage people without getting negative reply. on Facebook Share Who enforces the dog leash law? Is the law just for the beach or the whole city? What can we do to encourage people without getting negative reply. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Who enforces the dog leash law? Is the law just for the beach or the whole city? What can we do to encourage people without getting negative reply. on Linkedin Email Who enforces the dog leash law? Is the law just for the beach or the whole city? What can we do to encourage people without getting negative reply. link

    Who enforces the dog leash law? Is the law just for the beach or the whole city? What can we do to encourage people without getting negative reply.

    Ocean98 asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our new Engage Lincoln City platform.

    The dog leash laws differ between Lincoln City and on the beach, which are under the jurisdiction of Oregon State Parks. Lincoln City’s ordinance requires that dogs be under direct control by leash or by voice control to prevent injuries to humans or destruction of property. Within the City’s parks or open space properties, dogs are required to be on leash at all times.

    Lincoln City Police contracts with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department for animal services through their Animal Services & Protection. Animal complaints originating within Lincoln City should be made to the Lincoln City Police Department’s non-emergency telephone number 541-994-3636.

    On the beach, animal complaints on the beach can be reported to the park rangers at Devils Lake State Recreation Area, 541-994-2002.

    And as a reminder for pet owners, you are responsible for picking up your pet’s waste and disposing of it properly.

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  • Share I would like to know why the cats on Quay Ave and the surrounding areas are not under control. I cannot even enjoy my yard, or the outdoor furniture that I have because the cats have taken over my yard. I have an allergy that makes my skin feel as if it is tearing off of my body when cats get near or on my furniture. Dogs have leash laws, cats last time I checked have a penalty fine if left to run free of $300.00 for each offence. But no one does anything about it. and those of us that have allergies are left to suffer because cats have the right of way. please can someone please do something about this???? I we pay taxes to have this matter looked at and something done about it. thank you for your time signed desperately seeking help. Winter Begay. on Facebook Share I would like to know why the cats on Quay Ave and the surrounding areas are not under control. I cannot even enjoy my yard, or the outdoor furniture that I have because the cats have taken over my yard. I have an allergy that makes my skin feel as if it is tearing off of my body when cats get near or on my furniture. Dogs have leash laws, cats last time I checked have a penalty fine if left to run free of $300.00 for each offence. But no one does anything about it. and those of us that have allergies are left to suffer because cats have the right of way. please can someone please do something about this???? I we pay taxes to have this matter looked at and something done about it. thank you for your time signed desperately seeking help. Winter Begay. on X (formerly Twitter) Share I would like to know why the cats on Quay Ave and the surrounding areas are not under control. I cannot even enjoy my yard, or the outdoor furniture that I have because the cats have taken over my yard. I have an allergy that makes my skin feel as if it is tearing off of my body when cats get near or on my furniture. Dogs have leash laws, cats last time I checked have a penalty fine if left to run free of $300.00 for each offence. But no one does anything about it. and those of us that have allergies are left to suffer because cats have the right of way. please can someone please do something about this???? I we pay taxes to have this matter looked at and something done about it. thank you for your time signed desperately seeking help. Winter Begay. on Linkedin Email I would like to know why the cats on Quay Ave and the surrounding areas are not under control. I cannot even enjoy my yard, or the outdoor furniture that I have because the cats have taken over my yard. I have an allergy that makes my skin feel as if it is tearing off of my body when cats get near or on my furniture. Dogs have leash laws, cats last time I checked have a penalty fine if left to run free of $300.00 for each offence. But no one does anything about it. and those of us that have allergies are left to suffer because cats have the right of way. please can someone please do something about this???? I we pay taxes to have this matter looked at and something done about it. thank you for your time signed desperately seeking help. Winter Begay. link

    I would like to know why the cats on Quay Ave and the surrounding areas are not under control. I cannot even enjoy my yard, or the outdoor furniture that I have because the cats have taken over my yard. I have an allergy that makes my skin feel as if it is tearing off of my body when cats get near or on my furniture. Dogs have leash laws, cats last time I checked have a penalty fine if left to run free of $300.00 for each offence. But no one does anything about it. and those of us that have allergies are left to suffer because cats have the right of way. please can someone please do something about this???? I we pay taxes to have this matter looked at and something done about it. thank you for your time signed desperately seeking help. Winter Begay.

    Winter Begay asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our new Engage Lincoln City platform.

    The Lincoln City Police Department currently contracts with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for formal Animal Services Deputy services. Animal complaints originating within Lincoln City should be made to the Lincoln City Police Department’s non-emergency telephone number 541-994-3636.

    You may also want to go to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Animal Services & Protection webpage. That division of the Sheriff’s office mediates solutions, enforce laws, investigate animal complaints, and ensure the well-being and safety of people and animals in Lincoln County. They also have information on stray and feral cats, animal law resources, and other animal information.

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  • Share I participated in the SOLVE cleanup after July 4. I joined the group at Roads End. It was very nice that the new city manager came by to say hello and see how we were doing! Our group collected more than 420 pounds of trash, almost all of it from fireworks, casings, etc. I understand Lincoln City has made fireworks illegal, and the drone show was fantastic! What can the city do to enforce no fireworks, most of which probably came into town by tourists? on Facebook Share I participated in the SOLVE cleanup after July 4. I joined the group at Roads End. It was very nice that the new city manager came by to say hello and see how we were doing! Our group collected more than 420 pounds of trash, almost all of it from fireworks, casings, etc. I understand Lincoln City has made fireworks illegal, and the drone show was fantastic! What can the city do to enforce no fireworks, most of which probably came into town by tourists? on X (formerly Twitter) Share I participated in the SOLVE cleanup after July 4. I joined the group at Roads End. It was very nice that the new city manager came by to say hello and see how we were doing! Our group collected more than 420 pounds of trash, almost all of it from fireworks, casings, etc. I understand Lincoln City has made fireworks illegal, and the drone show was fantastic! What can the city do to enforce no fireworks, most of which probably came into town by tourists? on Linkedin Email I participated in the SOLVE cleanup after July 4. I joined the group at Roads End. It was very nice that the new city manager came by to say hello and see how we were doing! Our group collected more than 420 pounds of trash, almost all of it from fireworks, casings, etc. I understand Lincoln City has made fireworks illegal, and the drone show was fantastic! What can the city do to enforce no fireworks, most of which probably came into town by tourists? link

    I participated in the SOLVE cleanup after July 4. I joined the group at Roads End. It was very nice that the new city manager came by to say hello and see how we were doing! Our group collected more than 420 pounds of trash, almost all of it from fireworks, casings, etc. I understand Lincoln City has made fireworks illegal, and the drone show was fantastic! What can the city do to enforce no fireworks, most of which probably came into town by tourists?

    nmiq asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad that you are utilizing our new Engage Lincoln City platform.

    The Lincoln City Police Department enforces fireworks laws as much as is possible, staffing permitting.  During the 4th of July event, the Lincoln City Police Department has every officer employed by the department working during the city hosted event.  We had two beach patrol ATVs staffed by officers enforcing fireworks laws on the beach, as well as officers on foot in the Taft and D River area.

     LCPD seized 144 pounds of fireworks this year, mostly from the ATVs on the beach.  There were 142 calls for police services on the 4th of July, including 44 calls for service of fireworks, 4 disturbances of various types, two warrant arrests, and several traffic-related issues (disabled vehicles, etc).  They also conducted one arrest, under the Oregon criminal statute, for unlawful possession of fireworks; however, most of contacts made involving fireworks resulted in a cooperative person surrendering their fireworks to the officers.

    Due to staffing levels, traffic, and priority calls, LCPD Officers aren’t always able to be on-scene immediately to address fireworks, but each call for service gets an in-person response by an officer.  This means that, by the time an officer is able to arrive in the area, it is likely the fireworks have either stopped or moved to a different area.

    Our officers will continue to respond to all fireworks calls and enforce them as possible throughout the year.

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    lincoln city police fireworks
  • Share Why hasn't the Lincoln city rec center ( pool) been updated like a larger pool maybe a walking pool? on Facebook Share Why hasn't the Lincoln city rec center ( pool) been updated like a larger pool maybe a walking pool? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Why hasn't the Lincoln city rec center ( pool) been updated like a larger pool maybe a walking pool? on Linkedin Email Why hasn't the Lincoln city rec center ( pool) been updated like a larger pool maybe a walking pool? link

    Why hasn't the Lincoln city rec center ( pool) been updated like a larger pool maybe a walking pool?

    Ocean98 asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lincoln City. We are glad to see that you are utilizing our new Engage Lincoln City platform.

    Our 25-meter pool at the Community Center is celebrating 45 years of operation. It opened in July 1980 and was funded through a citizen approved bond levy. Over the years, the pool has gone through a number of updates including:

    • remodel and expansion in 2005
    • addition of spa, waterslide, and fountains in 2009
    • boiler replacement in 2013
    • lighting upgrades in the natatorium in 2015
    • Ultraviolet sanitation was installed to help disinfect the water and reduce chemical consumption in 2017
    • re-tiling of the large pool in 2023


    Park facility improvements are generally guided by our 2016 Park System Plan, City Council priorities, and funding. Currently our City Council has directed us to focus on completion of Schooner Creek Discovery Park, replacement of Sandcastle Playground at Regatta Park, and catching up on deferred maintenance throughout our parks.

    We always appreciate community input and will make note that a larger pool and a water walking area have been suggested for future improvements at the community center.

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