PLANNING NEWS

NEW BUILDING PERMIT PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT

ATTENTION

The City has completed the first version of the Comprehensive Plan and supporting documents, the update to the Municipal Code, and a proposed URA (Urban Reserve Area) map.  All documents can be viewed by clicking this link or by visiting the Molalla Planning Department during business hours.  The Planning Department will be happy to talk with you regarding questions you may have, however a very detailed explanation will be given by our consultants and attorney on April 16, 2008 where we will also here questions on selections of the URA.  Again select this link or click on the Long Range Planning above to see documents.

The following can be reviewed at the Planning Department at no cost or purchased for a fee as shown below:

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UPCOMING PLANNING MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MAY AND JUNE 2008

May 13, 2008 - Planning Commission meeting at 7pm Molalla Planning Department Conference Room located at 117 N Molalla Avenue.  The Planning Commission will be meeting to discuss current planning issues and for general questions.

MOLALLA'S PLANNING DEPARTMENT

The Planning Department is responsible for guiding the City's growth by updating and enforcing all applicable land use regulations and development standards.  The Planning Department is responsible for all current and long range planning including the issuance of permits, maintaining and implementing the Molalla Comprehensive Plan.  Molalla's Comprehensive Plan is implemented through adopted Ordinances (Chapters 16 through 19 of the Molalla Municipal Code).

The Planning Department reviews zoning, municipal code and building criteria.  There are several types of planning processes that range from staff approval for non-discretionary permits to full review by the Planning Commission and the City Council.  Current land use files can be found on the CURRENT PLANNING page.