Welcome
We are in the process of updating our city codes to be available online so this is not an exhaustive list of code. If you do not see a code that pertains to your specific situation please contact city hall for further guidance.
FEMA Flood Plain Map Updates
FEMA is working with the state of Oregon, Sherman County, and the cities of Moro, Grass Valley, Wasco and Rufus to use new data and technology to update your Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The new map will better represent the risk of flooding in Sherman County
For additional information visit: shermanmapupdate.
To view the revised map and find your property online, visit: the Flood Map Comparison Tool
Charter
1965 City of Rufus Charter
Review the current PDF.
Floodplain Ordinance
Ordinance 03-11-20
Review the current PDF.
Map
First find out if your property falls within the designated flood plain.
Procedure
If your property falls within this plain here is our permitting procedure.
Permit
Initial Permitting is approved by the City of Rufus. Then provided to the State of Oregon Building Codes Division upon request.
Gorge Vista
Codes, Covenants and Restrictions (CCR)
Review the current PDF.