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Benton County enhances public access to County Code with MuniCode platform

Benton County is pleased to announce the implementation of a new online platform, MuniCode, which offers improved access to County Code chapters. The MuniCode platform aims to enhance the public’s experience navigating the Code by providing a searchable tool that houses the entire County Code and County Charter. The public can search for keywords like floodplain, accessory dwelling unit, solid waste management, food handlers license, and more.

Key features of the MuniCode platform include:

• Google Translate: Instant translation of the Code into 200+ languages.
• Historical view: Display the history of code amendments.
• MuniDocs: A new feature to house and organize important County documents with full searchability.

The Benton County Code officially went live on MuniCode this month, joining thousands of other jurisdictions nationwide using this online tool. Access the full Benton County Code directly from the County’s website, County Counsel’s page, Community Development’s page, or the MuniCode Library.

This new platform ensures that Benton County residents can easily access, understand, and stay updated on local regulations and ordinances. Explore the new MuniCode platform today and experience enhanced transparency and accessibility!

Republic Services submits Conditional Use Permit application for Coffin Butte Landfill expansion

On Friday, July 19, Republic Services, Inc. submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. The Benton County Community Development Department is currently reviewing the application for completeness. A Completeness Check is a planning term referring to a quality measure where an application is reviewed to ensure all required and requested information is included, along with any necessary supporting documents.

The review process involves several steps. County staff have a statutory 30-day period to assess whether the application is complete. If the application is deemed complete, the review process will start, and the County will complete the process within 150 days. If the application is incomplete, the applicant will have 30 days to provide the additional information.  

Once the application is complete, the County will conduct public outreach to ensure community engagement and transparency throughout the review process.

For detailed information on the CUP process, please refer to the Land Use Application Process flow chart.

For additional details on solid waste management in Benton County, please refer to the Solid Waste Management FAQ.

Joint Committee on Transportation visits Albany



On July 16, 2024, the Joint Committee on Transportation stopped in Albany as part of their Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour. This visit was part of their preparations for a new transportation funding package for the 2025 legislative session.

Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone joined other local leaders at the event, which included a tour of Albany-area transportation facilities and a roundtable discussion with the Cascades West Area Commission on Transportation and other stakeholders. Commissioner Malone emphasized the importance of the State Highway Fund for maintaining crucial infrastructure.

For more information on Benton County's transportation initiatives, visit the Benton County Transportation Systems Plan.

View photos from the roundtable discussion .

Benton County upcoming events

Benton County Fair & Rodeo

The Benton County Fair & Rodeo starts next Wed., July 31 and ends Sat. Aug. 3!

The fair opens every day at 11:00 a.m. and closes in the evening at 11:00 p.m. Admission to the fair includes all live concerts and rodeos. Parking is $5 per day and wristbands can be purchased separately for the carnival.

Road closures

35th Street & Campus Way: beginning Mon., July 29, the City of Corvallis will CLOSE the intersection of 35th Street and Campus Way for 10 days. Construction will last through Fri., Aug. 9.

• The intersection will be closed 24 hrs/day.
• DETOUR routes include: NW Harrison Blvd, SW 30th St, and SW West Hills Road.

Questions regarding the 35th Street & Campus Way closure may be directed to Grant Livingston, Civil Engineer at Corvallis Public Works by phone 541-766-6729 or email: grant.livingston@corvallisoregon.gov.

Chapel Drive, Philomath: beginning Mon., Aug 5, Benton County Public Works will CLOSE Chapel Drive to through traffic between 15th Street and 19th Street for 4 days. Construction will last through Thur., Aug. 8.

• WHAT: replacement of culverts and drainage way improvements.
• Trenching for the culverts will create a closure that cannot be spanned with steel plates. The road will be closed 24 hrs/day.
• DETOUR routes include: South 13th, South 15th, South 19th, and Main Street (U.S. Highway 20/Oregon 34) corridors and Fern Road, SW Airport Avenue, and Bellfountain Road corridors.

Questions regarding the Chapel Drive closure may be directed to Gordon Kurtz, Associate Engineer at Benton County Public Works by phone 541-740-5228 or email: gordon.p.kurtz@bentoncountyor.gov.