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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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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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The Lincoln City Police Department enforces fireworks laws as much as is possible, staffing permitting.  During the 4^th 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 4^th 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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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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Providing an adequate supply of housing, including homes affordable for people and families making less than the area median income, is among six strategic priorities identified by Lincoln City’s City Council. This priority aligns with the 2017 Housing Needs Assessment, which stipulated that Lincoln City needs 1,814 units of housing over the next 20 years. These units need to vary by type (apartment, townhome, detached home) and affordability (income-qualified, market-rate, temporary). Without sufficient housing availability at various income levels, Lincoln City employers are likely to face challenges recruiting and retaining staff, and families will find it more difficult to build generational wealth.

Ollie the Octopus was introduced as Lincoln City’s mascot 2018 following a public process to refresh the community’s brand. Community input guided the design, with residents expressing a desire for a symbol that felt neighborly, smart, independent, proudly Oregonian, confident, and witty. Ollie is intended to capture Lincoln City’s coastal character and creative spirit.

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You are correct, the Welcome to Lincoln City wooden sign had deteriorated and was beyond repair. It also had our old seagull logo on it. Back in 2018, when we introduced the city’s new octopus’ logo, branding guidelines were created on how to best deliver a consistent visual message to the public. This included upgrading our signage. Our current welcome signs were created using our adopted branding guidelines. The signs were custom built with materials that will withstand the coastal elements. We are in the process of updating other city signage around town to align with the octopus branding.

The large, electronic Chinook Winds Casino sign, at the north end of town, is on Tribal property, which is a sovereign nation. The City has no jurisdiction over tribal property.