The land use planning program established by the Oregon legislature in 1973 requires all cities and counties to prepare and adopt comprehensive land use plans conforming to statewide goals and enact zoning and regulatory ordinances to supplement the comprehensive plan.
The Morrow County Planning Department provides technical assistance and information to the public and local officials, administers the County land use regulations, and supports a variety of planning related programs. The Department's primary functions include: staff support to governing bodies; ordinance administration; clearance for all building and placement permits; comprehensive planning, special studies and inventories; rural addressing; and assisting the public relative to land use.
The Department provides staffing to the County's Planning Commission and the County Court when they are involved in land use regulation decisions.
Department of Land Conservation and Development
Oregon Land Use Statutes
Oregon Land Use Administrative Rules
Oregon Land Use Goals
The "Big Look"
Measure 37
American Planning Association
Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association
The Oregon Map