Planning & Development

What We Do

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. Planning & Development 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.

Planning & Development has two divisions with the following core services:

Building Division

The Building Division provides the following services:

• Helps ensure building safety
• Provides and processes Homeowner and Contractor permit applications 
• Conducts inspections
• Reviews building plans

Planning & Zoning Division

The Planning & Zoning Division provides the following services:

• Development online application / Development application documents
• Utility-scale solar application review
• Land use and development review
  • Comprehensive planning
  • Zoning administration
  • Floodplain management and hazard mitigation planning