Community Development

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

Samuel Cozine House

Home of McMinnville Downtown Association

105 NE 3rd Street  |  Built 1893 

Pikes Northwest LLC, on behalf of Robert Investments Co. LLC, is requesting approval for new signage which is subject to the design review standards of the Three Mile Lane Planned

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. 

Chris Brown, on behalf of property owners Mel & Wendy Blanchard, is requesting approval of an administrative variance to allow for a 9 inch reduction in the required side yard setback for

Appeal of DLCD Director's Decision to LCDC

Two appeals of the DLCD Director's Decision was filed with the Land Conservation and Development Commission.  The public hearing for the appeals are scheduled for the October 25, 2024 LCDC meeting.

The City of McMinnville is proposing to amend Chapter 17.53 (Land Division Standards) of the McMinnville Zoning Ordinance to update provisions to allow local street grades up to and including fifteen (15) percent.

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