City of Westfir, Oregon

A quiet little town in a beautiful place

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Zoning & Building Permits

Westfir Land Development Code

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  • We need your input!

    What are the most important housing issues in the Westfir-Oakridge area? How should we address these issues?

    Please help the City of Westfir plan its housing future. Scan or click this QR code, and then answer nine survey questions by Sunday, October 2:

  • Fire Danger & Restrictions

      Current information:

    • Cedar Creek Fire Updates
    • Evacuation Map
    • Weather Alerts
    • Air Quality Forecast
    • Real-Time Air Quality
    • Lane Electric Power Outages

    The City of Westfir is in the South Cascade District of the lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

    • Today's Fire Danger Level
    • Chart of Outdoor Restrictions

  • Job Openings

    The City of Westfir is accepting applications for the position of Relief City Operator.

    • View the Job Description

    The City of Westfir is accepting applications for the position of Relief City Recorder.

    • View the Job Description

  • City Calendar

    City Council Meeting
    September 19, 2022
    5:30 p.m.
    In-person meeting at City Hall
    with audio/video teleconference

    • View the Meeting Agenda

    City Council Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. They are open to the public.

    Meetings are held in person at City Hall and are broadcast live on the Internet via a Zoom audio/video teleconference.

    In July and September, the City Council meeting will be held on the second Monday of the month, due to holidays.

    • View All Meeting Agendas

  • Run for City Office

    The Mayor’s seat and two City Council seats are up for election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

    • How to become a candidate

  • Speed Limit Petition

    On April 15, 2022, the Mayor and City Council asked Lane County to reduce the speed limit along Westfir-Oakridge Road to 25 mph:

    • View Westfir's request

    On May 27, 2022, Lane County Public Works responded by email:

    • View Lane County's response

  • Events at the Portal

    Office Bridge Closure
    August 22–October 15
    The covered bridge will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the painting of the bridge by a Lane County Public Works contractor.

    Middle Fork Open
    October 1–2

    • Event information

    Westfir 30k/50k
    October 23

    • Event information

  • Water Quality Report

    View the 2021 report here:

    • Water Quality Report

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