Planning

The Planning Division is located on the second floor of City Hall. It focuses on City development through long-range land use planning, while preserving and protecting Silverton's infrastructure and natural resources.

Services include:

Administer the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Geographic Information System mapping database, and other City ordinances
Coordinate with City land use policies, regulations, and other legislation to ensure developments are consistent with the City's standards
Analyze existing conditions and future trends in transportation, land use, housing, recreation, natural resources, community services, and economic development
Provide administrative support to the Planning Commission and other City appointed committees

View the following links for Plan submittal examples:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I subdivide or develop my property?

Every situation and property is unique. Planning staff can help with the basics to get you started in determining if your property can be subdivided or developed. Call the Planner at (503) 874-2207 or visit the office during operating hours.

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Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees located in the right-of-way require a permit, but may only be removed in certain situations.

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How do I find out the zoning of my property?

Zoning of property can be found on our zoning map or by calling the Planning Division at (503) 874-2207.

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How do I locate my/the property lines?

Property lines can only be located accurately by finding the property pins at the corners of the property. Call the Planning Division at (503) 874-2207 (with the street address) to obtain the approximate dimensions of the property according to the Marion County Tax Assessor Maps, and the width of the street right-of-way in front of your property. Marion County Tax Assessor

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How do I locate utility lines on my property?

“Call before you dig”: Oregon Utility Notification Center, 1-800-332-2344. Call Before You Dig Website

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How do I report a code enforcement or zoning violation?

Call the Code Enforcement Division at (503) 874-2214.

You can also report a code violation on the website on the Police Department's code enforcement page.

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How tall can my fence be?

The combined height of fences, retaining walls, and/or other decorative landscape elements (i.e., rocks, railroad ties, etc.) within the front yard setback or in front of the front facade of a building shall not exceed 42 inches as measured from the grade closet to the street right of way. Fences in the front yard of corner lots may be six feet in height, provided the fence is 50 feet from the through-curb intersection and set back at least 5 feet from the property line. More information can be found in Silverton Municipal Code Section 3.2.500.

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What are setbacks?

Setbacks are the required distance separating a building, structure, or other designated item from a property line. Setback requirements for buildings are included in the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code under Title 18 Chapter 2.

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Web Links

Oregon State Planning Goals

Silverton Development Code

Silverton City Maps

Staff Contacts
Jason Gottgetreu	Community Development Director	(503) 874-2212	jgottgetreu@silverton.or.us
Shauna Godlevsky	Associate Planner	(503) 874-2297	sgodlevsky@silverton.or.us