Community Development

Community Planning

The Community Planning Division facilitates short and long term growth. Planning staff work with citizens and developers on everything from visioning projects to approving final development plans. The division also creates and maintains long range plans that guide development in Tigard and community livability compliance.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Planning
•	Tigard Triangle Strategic Plan
•	Southwest Corridor Plan
•	Safe Routes to School
•	Universal Plaza
•	Your Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

Community Planning facilitates development review in Tigard, such as zone changes, sensitive land permits, subdivisions, land partitions, signs and tree removal permits. See Permit Services to prepare for your visit to the Permit Center.

PERMIT COORDINATOR

The permit coordinator assists with the project development process by acting as a liaison between developers, builders, applicants and city staff for coordination of planning, engineering and building permits. To find out if your project has been approved, what conditions of approval are not met, information on system development fees, the development process, or certificate of occupancy, please contact Albert Shields, Program Development Specialist, at 503-718-2426.

CODE COMPLIANCE

It is important that Tigard remains a safe, clean, and attractive community. See Code Compliance for information on common code violations or to submit a Community Livability Compliance Request.

Plans and Programs

Affordable Housing
The city is committed to facilitating the development of affordable housing in Tigard. The city has undertaken a variety of voluntary actions to support and enhance opportunities for affordable housing. Read More...

Annexation
Annexation to the City of Tigard is a formal process that may be initiated by the city or by individuals with property in the Urban Growth Boundary. The city’s policy is to invite voluntary annexation based on the benefits of being within the city. Read More...

Complete Streets
Tigard is a vibrant and healthy community where people of all ages and abilities can travel safely, efficiently and comfortably on a well-connected and optimized multi-modal network of roads, trails, and paths. Read More...

Comprehensive Plan
Tigard's Comprehensive Plan provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use planning program. The Plan represents the vision and values of the Tigard community, and is intended to help guide city decisions. Read More...

Transportation System Plan
The 2035 Transportation System Plan (TSP) links expected growth with transportation needs. Essentially, the TSP sets the policy framework for the city's transportation system. It includes a list of strategies and projects that will guide future investments. Read More...

Urban Forestry
The City of Tigard has a proud history of commitment to preserving, enhancing and maintaining its urban forest. The city's trees provide an important backdrop for life in Tigard. As of March 1, 2013 the city's regulations relating to urban forestry have been updated. Read More...

Zoning
The city’s Community Development Code (CDC), which is Title 18 of the Municipal Code, and the Zoning Map implement the Comprehensive Plan and guide development throughout the City. Read More...

Contact
City of Tigard Permit Center
13125 SW Hall Blvd; Tigard, OR 97223

Planning/Engineering
503-718-2421 | Email
Permit Coordinator
503-718-2426 | Email

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Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Payments until 4:30 p.m.