Planning & Development

Divisions & Core Functions

Linn County Planning & Development is responsible for providing fair, consistent and objective administration of zoning and building regulations for the unincorporated areas of Linn County and cities that contract with the department. The Planning & Development Department is also responsible for balancing the needs of the customers and the public through building safety and the wise use of land and environmental resources.

The Planning & Development Department has two divisions with the following core functions:

Building Division

• Building safety
• Homeowner and Contractor permit applications 
• Inspections
• Plan review

Planning & Zoning Division

• Development applications
• Land use and development review
  • Comprehensive planning
  • Zoning administration
  • Floodplain management and hazard mitigation planning

Boards and Commissions

Planning & Development staff provides support to the following Linn County Boards and Commissions:

• Board of Adjustment
• Building Board of Appeals
• Electrical Board of Appeals
• Food Systems Council
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Mechanical Board of Appeals
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Plumbing Board of Appeals
• Technical Review Committee