Planning Department
The City of Pendleton Planning Department provides assistance with land use and related issues to citizens, current and prospective businesses, and other government agencies. Planning Department staff administers the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, the Sign Code, Annexations, and many other issues related to land use. Planning Department staff provides support to the Planning Commission and City Council.
Planning Staff
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Evan MacKenzie Senior Planner (541) 966-0261 |
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Tim Simons Director of Community Development (541) 966-0242 |
What We Do:
An overview.
Planning Commission Agendas and Staff Reports
The Planning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month. Meetings may be canceled if there is nothing on the agenda. Meetings are NOT canceled due to inclement weather unless City Hall is closed.
Application Forms and Fees
Application forms for all common land use actions and helpful information for testifying at a public hearing.
Periodic Review of the Pendleton Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 3835)
The City of Pendleton is updating our Comprehensive Plan for consistency with State law and current conditions, and planning for the next 20 years. If you got a notice in the mail about proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan, all of the information is here.
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK FOR THE ADOPTION SCHEDULE AND ALL RELATED MATERIALS
Ordinances
Zoning, Subdivision, and other development-related ordinances.
Floodplain Development Ordinance
The floodplain ordinance was adopted by City Council on August 3, 2010. If your property is mapped as in an area subject to flood hazards, please read the "Frequently Asked Questions" document linked here.
Planning Commission Materials
Application Deadlines, Planning Commissioner Training Materials, the Public Hearing Process, Hints for providing testimony at a public hearing.
Other Useful Stuff
Exit 209 (Southgate) Interchange Area Master Plan (IAMP)
River Quarter Plan Form-Based Code overlay along the Umatilla River between S. Main and SW 10th Street.
Report of the Pendleton Planning Commission 1923: Almost 100 years old and still relevant.
Pendleton Housing Solutions Project
Downtown Pendleton Studies Includes a number of studies showing strategies that may help to improve our downtown.
Related Links More fun Planning-related links than you can shake a stick at.