Planning Department

The Planning Department is responsible for the current and long-range land use planning activities of the City. Currently the department is staffed by a Planning Commission Administrative Assistant, and the City contracts with John Rankin and Lisa Smith, independent contractors, for planning services. They can be reached by calling (503) 397-4010, faxing to (503) 366-2870, or mailing to PO Box 189, Columbia City, OR 97018.  You can also contact them using our online contact form.

The Columbia City Planning Commission reviews current planning applications and long-range planning processes.

Information about current planning activities can be found in the City's Newsletter, Planning Commission Meeting Agendas, and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

For specific development regulation information, the Columbia City Unified Development Code is currently available on-line. The summary of the City's Buildable Lands Inventory is also available on-line.