Community Development

Image showing the benefit of urban trees including health, bio-diversity, stormwater, stress, and more.

Before You Plant, Prune, or Remove a Tree In McMinnville, trees play a vital role in enriching our community. If you're planning to plant, prune, or remove a tree, it's important to check whether a permit is required.

EMA Architecture, LLC is requesting approval for the alteration of a building that is listed on the McMinnville Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) and is also listed on the National Register of Historic

The easiest way to find out the zoning for a property within the city limits of McMinnville is to call the Planning Department at 503 434-7311, or email us at

Knights of Pythias Building/McMinnville Antiques Mall

332 NE 3rd Street  |  Built 1886

Matthew Conser, on behalf of Evergreen Valley Apts, LLC, is requesting approval to allow for the construction of a new monument sign for a new apartment complex.  The subject site is

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Please use the form below to file an online complaint.

Below is a list of the long range planning projects currently under way. The various projects may require approval or adoption by the City Council. 

Shadden House

11105 NW Baker Creek Rd  |  Built 1859

One of the earliest homes in McMinnville, the Shadden house dates to 1859 and the earliest days of non-native settlement in the area.

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