Planning

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Temporarily located at 445 Port Avenue (the Port Business Center in St. Helens), our department is open for in-person services, including dropping off applications and picking up permits. 


Current Planning Program

  • Provides land use consultations about how to develop property and delivers technical planning information to the general public 
  • Processes land use applications including public notifications and zoning ordinance analysis
  • Reviews building permit applications for zoning compliance 
  • Provides staff support to the County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on planning and zoning issues
  • Manages special planning and grant-funded projects.

Long Range Planning Program

  • Develops, maintains, and implements the Columbia County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning maps
  • Administers, maintains, and processes amendments to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance
  • Coordinates all plans and studies concerning land use activity within the county's planning boundaries
  • Conducts major updates to the county Comprehensive Plan
  • Coordinates with other public agencies regarding environmental issues such as floodplains, wetlands, and wildlife habitat

Codes, Ordinances, and Other Relevant Land Use Documents

Helpful Information 

           Site Plan Checklist

Other Resources