| The Lake Oswego Corporation (LOC) provides services for shareholders
in accordance with the bylaws of the Corporation. These services are available
through the Marina office during the normal operation hours.
All boats and trailers entering Oswego Lake must
be decontaminated to remove all plant matter prior to launch in order to guard against
non-native plant and animal species which could be harmful to the lake.
Aquatic Nuisance Species In Oregon - A Boater's Primer
- Boats must be decontaminated by an approved facility before
they will be allowed to launch in Oswego Lake.
- R&M Marine and Oswego Marine are the two facilities authorized to decontaminate standard boats.
- R & M Marine is located in Lake Oswego at 17280 SW Boones Ferry Road. Their phone number is 503-635-3626.
- Oswego Marine is located in Lake Oswego at 221 Foothills Road. Their phone number is 503-635-8234.
- Lake Oswego Boat Co, LLC (for wooden boats): 2445 Park Rd, Lake Oswego, 97034 503.686.0599; email: mikem@loboat.com
- Boats leaving Oswego Lake will receive a wire clip so they can re-enter
the lake without being decontaminated again unless they are used in
another body of water.
Boat Licensing
Shareholders' Boats and Operators must both be licensed to operate
on Oswego Lake. Operator's Licenses expire each year on December 31 and must be
renewed prior to operation the following year. License renewals are
by mail only.
Shareholder's boats must be licensed annually by paying a license
fee and attaching the license to the boat. Power Boats must also have
a State of Oregon Marine License. Additional power boats are licensed at different
rates, $170 for 9.9 hp or less, $400 for 10 hp or more.
Easement members pay $1,160 for powerboat licensing.
Operator Licenses
Operators must be licensed to operate on Oswego Lake.
Licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed prior to boat operation
the following year.
- Shareholders must pass a written and a practical exam given at the LOC prior
to being licensed to operate a boat on the lake
OSMB Operator License
REMINDER - Effective January 1, 2009
Everyone, regardless of age, must carry an
Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) Boater Education Card that shows
that the operator has passed an approved boater-education course or
equivalency exam.
For full details and information on how to study for this exam, visit
OSMB's
website.
On-line boater education material is located at the OSMB
education webpage.
LOC Boat and Operator Licensing Instructions
IMPORTANT: Lake assessments must be paid and current valid insurance certificates
must be on file for power boats before applications can be processed.
The required minimum liability is $500,000.
1) RENEW WITH NO CHANGES Please include a check for licensing, date & sign
the application where indicated. Please include proof of insurance, unless
a current valid certificate is already on file with LOC. Be sure to provide
Lake Oswego Corporation with missing information as noted in the memo
section of the application. Failure to do so may delay processing of
your application. It is imperative that LOC is provided with missing
LOC plate numbers. Locating missing or stolen boats is often possible
only with accurate plate numbers in the system and displayed on the
craft.
2) RENEW WITH CORRECTIONS OR DELETIONS Make corrections to boat or
operator statistics or cross out any items you wish to delete, and proceed
with the instructions as listed in the "RENEW WITH NO CHANGES",
section 1 above.
3) RENEWAL TO INCLUDE NEW BOATS. (NOT PREVIOUSLY LICENSED ON THE LAKE)
All boats must be owned in full by the homeowner with deeded
lake right. All powerboats regardless of horsepower must be included on current boat insurance policy.
Verification of boat ownership must be provided. All power boats and
sailboats 12 feet in length or greater, require state licensing. Please
provide state license number on the application, include a copy of the
title and follow instructions as stated in section 1 above.
4) RENEWAL TO INCLUDE OPERATORS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN LICENSED IN THE PAST
FOUR YEARS OR NEW OPERATORS Licensing requires a written exam and practical
boat exam. After passing the written exam, a practical boat test is
scheduled. Upon completion of the practical test, the operator’s
license becomes permanent, which means annual renewal can be accomplished
without further testing, unless 2 or more years pass without renewing.
Names of those who need to be tested should be added to the application
after the written exam has been completed.
5) FIRST TIME APPLICANTS Call the LOC office at 636-1422 or come by
the office at 700 McVey for instructions. NOTE REGARDING INSURANCE:
Licenses for power boats will not be issued unless proof of insurance (Minimum
of $500,000 in Liability) has been received by the Lake Oswego Corporation.
The LOC requests to be listed as an additional insured party on the policy. Insurance certificates can be faxed to the office at 503 636-3226. If you
license in person at the LOC office, please arrange to have all pertinent
insurance information with you at that time. Insurance companies often
take up to a week to respond to your requests. It will be noted in the
insurance section and/or the memo section of the application, if required
certificate is not on file. REMINDER: Please remember that all required
state and/or LOC licensing must be current and properly displayed before
launching of any craft. Licensing will be verified by marina or LOC
patrol staff. Please be advised that "Learners" (those who
have passed the written test, but have not taken the driving test) cannot
renew in the current year until they have completed the driving test.

Construction Permits
Any rimfront construction on the lake requires a permit from
the Lake Oswego Corporation. Please call the LOC offices for more
information.
Shareholders must obtain Building Permits prior to construction of
all:
DOWNLOAD LOC BUILDING PERMIT PDF FILE HERE
OR Call the LOC Office to receive a copy by mail. (503) 636-1422
IMPORTANT:
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All heights on any construction will be measured from the waterline of 98.6 feet. Please call the LOC (Lake Oswego Corporation) at 503.636.1422 for the current water elevation.
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Official approval on accepted plans will not be made until the LOC has received 3 copies of builder’s plans, one of which will be retained on file by the LOC.
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In addition, please provide an electronic copy of your plans on a Disc.
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Neighbors on either side of your property must be notified of your construction plans. Your neighbors’ signatures on the builder’s plans will meet this requirement.
- Shareholders must obtain a City of Lake Oswego Building Permit prior to construction.
Easements
Easements provide access to property owners in the city of
Lake Oswego who have special deeded lake rights. Contact the Marina
Office for details.
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