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The Baker County Planning Department is here to serve you with property services, technical assistance and information. The Planning Department is responsible for implementing Baker County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as well as Oregon Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules when considering proposals to use or develop property.

The Baker County Planning Department oversees all unincorporated areas of Baker County not managed by the Federal Government. Incorporated cities administer different programs, so if you need contact information for any incorporated city, please follow links to Oregon Blue Book.

We encourage anyone considering purchasing, dividing or developing property to call or stop in and discuss your plans and options with us. Our staff will be happy to assist you, and may be able to provide valuable information that could save you time and money in the future. Please keep in mind that the Planning Department is responsible for implementing ordinances, statutes and rules, and though we can't approve every request, we strive to provide you with timely, accurate and professional responses.

Whats New in Planning?

Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings

• The Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2009. A work session to discuss the draft Baker County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance will begin at 5:00 PM, and a public hearing to accept testimony on the draft Ordinance will begin at 7:00 PM. The Planning Commission will hold a regular business meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Agenda items will be announced closer to the meeting.
  


• A New Zoning Ordinance has been proposed for Baker County. The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the draft and accepting public testimony. For more information, please visit the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Page. Based on public testimony, the Planning Commission has made amendments to Chapter 340, Transportation Standards, and is soliciting comments on the amended chapter. Click HERE to review the revisions.
  
  
• Idaho Power has filed a Notice of Intent to file an application for a 500KV power line with Oregon Department of Energy. The power line would traverse Baker County. To learn more about the proposal, please visit the project website, www.boardmantohemingway.com.

Zoning Application
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Related Links:

• Oregon Revised Statutes
• Oregon Administrative Rules
• Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
• State of Oregon