Baker County Living
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S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Country residents should know who their first responders are in the event of a medical emergency.
Continued from Page 52 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS
When constructing or reconstructing access roads, it is required that you provide access for emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Baker County uses the 9-1-1 system, but be aware that emergency response times for law enforcement, fire suppression, medical care, etc., may be a distance away. If you live in an outlying area, you may check with the EMS for information on who the emergency first responder is in that area.
■■ Baker County Dispatch, 541-5236415 UTILITY SERVICES
Water, sewer, electrical, telephone,
Internet, television, trash pickup and other services may not be available in all areas of Baker County.
■■Your property SUITABILITY
Not all parcels are suitable for building or development. County and state land use laws, zoning classifications, etc., will be factors in how land can be used or subdivided.
Permits and Approvals
Construction of structures requires permits and most require inspections. The Baker County Planning Department can tell you if you need permits.
■■ Office: Courthouse, 1995 Fourth St. 541-523-8219, www.bakercounty.org/ 58
planning/planning.html
The Baker City Building Department handles permits and inspections throughout the county. ■■ Office: City Hall, 1655 First St. 541-5242054; www.bakercity.com/departments/ depts_building.htm EASEMENTS
Check for easements that may require you to allow road, power line, waterline, etc., construction across your land. If there is a ditch on your property, the ditch company may have an ease- ment to clean/maintain the ditch each year. ■■ Baker County Planning, 541-5238219 See Page 60