Nearest Major Highway and Distance: I-5 | 11 miles
Nearest Major City and Distance:
Salem | 14 miles, Estimated Drive Time: 20 minutes

Distance to Portland: 42 miles

Source: Oregon Department of Transportation, State of Oregon Map; Oregon Blue Book

Recreational Amenities
State Capitol, Wheatland Ferry, Buena Vista Ferry, Santiam and Willamette Rivers, Champoeg State Park, Silver Falls State Park, Mt. Hood National Forest, Silver Creek Reservoir, city parks.

Planning a vacation or a tour through an area of Oregon? Visit the Oregon Tourism Commission's web site at http://www.traveloregon.com/ for more information.

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, local convention and visitor bureau

Climate
Elevation: 249'   Measurement Location: Salem

Temperature:
Monthly Ave. Low: 32°F   Monthly Ave. High: 79F
Hottest Month August   Coldest Month January   Driest Month July   Wettest Month December
Average annual precipitation: 45.850"

Humidity (Hour 10, local time):
Average July afternoon humidity: 57%   Average January afternoon humidity: 84%

Source: Oregon Climate Service

Population
	1980	1990	1998	1999	2000	2001
City of Silverton	5,168	5,635	6,740	6,745	7,414
Marion County	204,692	228,483	271,900	275,250	284,834	288,450

Sources: 1980, 1990, 2000 US Census; 1998, 1999 Center for Population Research and Census, Portland State University. 0 indicates data is unavailable.

5 Largest Employers, Public and Private as of October, 2000

 

Employer—Product/Service	Number of Employees
Silverton School District —Education	425
Redman Industries—Manufactured Homes	250
Mallorie’s Dairy, Inc.—Milk	70
Quest International—Vegetable Processing	30
Stockwell Manufacturing—Hardwood Products	30

Source: City Administration

Oregon Employment Labor Market Information
This link takes you to the Oregon Employment Department, Labor Market Analysis database. County information can be obtained here. http://olmis.emp.state.or.us—Click on Regional Info.

Local and Regional Economic Development Organizations

City of Silverton—http://www.silverton.or.us/	503-873-5321
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments—http://www.open.org/~cog/ecodev/	503-588-6177
Salem Economic Development Corp. (SEDCOR)—http://www.sedcor.com/	503-588-6225
Economic & Community Development Department Regional Development Officer—http://www.econ.state.or.us/	503-588-6236

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, Oregon Economic and Community Development Department

Other Schools in the School District (Private, Parochial)
Abiqua Children’s Center, Inc. P-K; Silverton Christian School K-8 http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/

Source: Oregon Department of Education 1998-99 enrollment; 1998-99 Private and Parochial Schools reporting. For a copy of the Public School Directory visit http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/

Oregon Community Colleges and Public Universities

For a list of public and private educational institutions in Oregon visit http://www.oregon.gov/index.cfm?CurrPID=505.

Workforce
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department Workforce Advocate 503–986–0207, or visit http://www.econ.state.or.us/BIworkforce.htm. Locate local workforce assistance at http://www.workforce.state.or.us/ocnonestop/Brochure/onestops/map.html.

Taxes
Sales Tax Oregon has no general sales tax.

Property Tax
Property—Who pays? Owners of real and business personal property, according to the assessed value of taxable residential, commercial, farm, industrial, utility and timber property.

County assessors use permanent rates set for all taxing districts in fiscal year 1997–98, when taxes were significantly reduced with a statewide average 17 percent cut in tax levies. Certain types of levies are outside this reduction. The tax rates cannot exceed $15 per $1,000 of real market value. For 1997–98, all property was valued by county assessors at 90 percent of the July 1, 1995, levels. For subsequent years, assessed values are limited to a 3 percent annual growth rate. Construction since July 1, 1995, is valued at the average rate of similar properties in the area. Business personal property requires annual filing. One–third payment is due by November 15. If fully paid by November 15, a 3 percent discount is allowed. Special exemptions, tax relief programs and deferrals are available. For more information contact the Marion County assessor’s office at 503–588–5144.

Income—Corporations doing or authorized to do business in Oregon pay excise tax. Corporations not doing or authorized to do business, but having income from an Oregon source, pay income tax. For more information contact the Oregon Department of Revenue, 955 Center St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–378–4988, http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Unemployment Insurance—Employers pay this. For 1999, new employers are assigned a fixed rate of 3 percent. Tax rates for existing employers are based on employers’ experience ranged from 1 percent to 5.4 percent. Taxes are paid quarterly and are due by the end of the month following the quarter. In 1999, the tax is paid on the first $23,000 of wages paid to each employee. The rate schedule in effect depends on the balance in the Trust Fund as of August 31 each year and the balance at a level adequate to pay benefits. For more information contact the Oregon Employment Department, 875 Union St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–378–3524, web http://www.emp.state.or.us.

Utilities, Railroad, Weight-mile—Who pays? All railroads and investor-owned utilities operating with the state pay an annual fee. For-hire and private motor carriers operating into, within and through the state pay weight-mile taxes. Rates—limit of .25 percent of gross operating revenues of investor-owned utilities; .25 percent charged on 1999 revenues. Limit of .35 percent on gross operating revenues of railroads; .267 percent charged in 1998 revenues. Applications, plate fees and per-mile rates dependent on declared combined weight of vehicle. For more information contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission, 550 Capitol St., NE, Suite 215, Salem, OR 97301–2551, 503–378–6611, web http://www.puc.state.or.us; Oregon Department of Transportation, Rail Section, 555 13th St., NE, Salem, OR 97310–1333, 503–986–4125, web http://www.odot.state.or.us/rail/; Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transport Branch, 550 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97301–3871, 503–378–6699, web http://www.odot.state.or.us/trucking/.

Incentives
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department: Oregon Enterprise Zone Program, business incentives/information from Business and Industry

Other incentives:

Miscellaneous
Motor Vehicle Licensing, Driver Licensing, Fuels—Who pays? Owners and operators of motor vehicles. Oil companies importing fuels. Truckers using Oregon highways. Fees—Registration fees, driver license fees and renewals (contact the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services division 503–945–5000, web http://www.odot.state.or.us/dmv/

Hunting and Fishing Licenses—contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 59, Portland, OR 97207, general information 503–982–5268, licenses/tags/permits 503–872–5275, web http://www.dfw.state.or.us/.

Amusement Device Tax—Paid by owners of gaming machines such as video poker and Keno. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Emergency Communications (9–1–1) Tax—Telephone companies providing local exchange access services in Oregon Collect this tax from their customers. The tax, which is $0.75 per line per month, is reported and paid quarterly. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Hazardous Substance Fee—Paid by possessors of nonpetroleum hazardous substance. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Petroleum Load Fee—Paid by petroleum suppliers and importers to Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Timber Severance Tax—Paid by timber owners on harvested timber’s value. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Forest Products Harvest Tax—Paid on timber cut from any land in Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Dry Cleaning Tax—Paid by operators of dry cleaning facilities. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Alcoholic Beverages—Manufacturers and/or import wholesalers of malt beverages and wines pay a privilege tax. Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines pay license fees. Employees who serve alcoholic beverages pay for service permits. For more information contact the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, PO Box 22297, Portland, OR 97222, 503–872–5000 or 1–800–862–6522 (in Oregon), web http://www.olcc.state.or.us.

Tobacco Products—Licensed cigarette and tobacco distributors pay a tax by use of stamps or meter impressions. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Transit Payroll Tax–paid by employers in the Tri-Met (Portland area) and Lane Transit District (Eugene) for mass transit systems. Administered by the Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us.

Many local governments in Oregon collect other taxes, such as hotel-motel taxes. Contact the city or county in which you are interested for more complete information about taxes in that area.

Source: Oregon Department of Revenue, “A Summary of Taxes,” October 1999; County information–County Assessor’s Office

Communications Resources
Local Newspapers: Silverton Appeal & Mt. Angel Tribune

Regional Newspapers: Oregonian (Portland), Statesman Journal (Salem)

Broadcasting within the Community
Radio Stations: City receives 7 stations in Marion and Polk counties
TV Stations: SCAN TIVID, Channel 10; City receives Portland-Metro stations
Available Cable Television: Falcon Cable
Telephone Service Provider(s): GTE, Qwest
Local Internet Service Provider(s):Yes   Number of Internet Service Providers: 1
Source: City Administration

Library System
1 public library
Source: City Administration

Planning Service/Regulatory

Regulatory System	Year Acknowledged	Year Last Revised	Year of Periodic Review	Comments
Comprehensive Plan	1980
Zoning Ordinance
Building Permit System
Subdivision Ordinance
Strategic Plan

Territory Covered by Zoning
Municipality Data unavailable at this time.     County Data unavailable at this time.
Source: City Administration

Industrial Lands
Does the Community seek industrial development? Data unavailable at this time.
Access Statewide industrial lands database—http://159.121.111.10/indsites
Source: Economic and Community Development Department

Special Districts and Associations (ports, water, sewer, etc.)
Name of Special District and the Oregon Revised Statute it was created under:
Aumsville R.F.P.D., ORS; Beaver Creek Water Control District; Brooks Community Sewer District; Drakes Crossing R.F.P.D.; Fargo Interchange Service District; Gates R.F.P.D.; Hubbard R.F.P.D.; Idanha-Detroit R.F.P.D.; Jefferson Park and Recreation District; Jefferson R.F.P.D.; Keizer R.F.P.D.; Labish Village Sewer and Drainage District; Lake Labish Water Control District; Marion County E.S.D.; Marion County Fire District #1; Marion S.W.C.D.; Mill City R.F.P.D.; Miller Drainage District; Monitor R.F.P.D.; Mt. Angel R.F.P.D.; North Marion County Communications; Salem Area Mass Transit District; Salem Metro Communications Agency; Salem Suburban R.F.P.D.; South Clackamas Recreation District; St. Paul R.F.P.D.; Stayton Fire District; Sublimity Fire District; Suburban East Salem Water District; Turner R.F.P.D.; Woodburn Fire District #6; Woodburn-Hubbard Drainage District; Santiam Water Control District; Silver Falls Library District; Silverton R.F.P.D. #2

Special Districts Association of Oregon—727 Center St., NE Salem, OR 97301, 503–371–8667 or 800–285–5461 http://www.sdao.com
Source: City Administration

WastewaterTreatment System
Operator: City of Silverton          Age of Wastewater Collection System:
District: None

System Design Capacity (MGD): 1.50 MGD     System Utilization (MGD): 1.10 MGD
Collection System Fees:     Hook-up or Connection Fee: $90 tapping fee
Access Fee or System Development Fee:

Comment(s) on Wastewater System:

Compliance Issues:

Date of Last Facility Plan:

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Storm Drain: No    Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Fees or issues related to storm drains:
Source: City Administration

Utilities
Telecommunications

Is there access to broadband infrastructure? Yes or No If yes, check all that apply: Microwave  Fiberoptic  Satellite Is there route diversity? Data unavailable at this time.

Access Monthly Fee Other Fee T1 Data unavailable DSL Data unavailable Cable Data unavailable

For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit http://www.econ.state.or.us/telecom/.

Natural Gas— Provider: Northwest Natural Gas
Lines and Feed:

Rate Structure: Average $.35–$.55 per therm

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Electrical— Provider: Portland General Electric
Lines and Feed:

Rate Structure Residential: $5.50 per month, $.05091 per kwh Commercial: $8.50–$25.00 per month, first 5,000 kwh $3.79–$6.30/kwh, over 5,000 kwh $3.26–$4.13/kwh

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Solid Waste Management: United Disposal Service

Permit Status:

Utility Expansion Plans: None
Utilities Source: City Administration

Transportation

Highways Hwy 213 W/NE route, local access; Hwy 214 N/S route, local access   Transportation Access Fee: $0

 

Community Air Service No		If no local service, list closest Air Facility
Air Passenger Service:
Airport Freight Service:		McNary Field, 14 miles in Salem
Air Service Comments:

Rail Service Yes Willamette Valley Railway
Freight Service: Yes    Passenger Service: No
If no local service, list closest Rail Service:

Marine No
Description:
Docks, Port Facilities:
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Transportation issues which might confront development, such as non-attainment air shed, etc.:

Public Transportation Comment:

Bus Service Available in the Community: Yes Silver Trolley/Community Transportation
Scheduled Bus Service Available: Yes    Buses Per Day: 1
Local Charter Services: No 
Distance to Nearest Bus Service:

Trucking Service
Scheduled Freight Carrier Services: No  
Overnight Express Parcel Service Available: Yes 
Overnight Express Mail Service Available: Yes
Transportation Comments:

For more information relating to transportation topics please visit the Department of Transportation web site. Airports (maps and general information) http://www.tripcheck.com/About/airport.htm; Bicycle and Pedestrian Route information http://www.tripcheck.com/About/bicycle.htm; Public Transportation, bus and rail http://www.tripcheck.com/About/busrail.htm.

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce (proprietary information)