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ATTENTION

The City has completed the first version of the Comprehensive Plan and supporting documents, the update to the Municipal Code, and a proposed URA (Urban Reserve Area) map.  All documents can be viewed by clicking this link or by visiting the Molalla Planning Department during business hours.  The Planning Department will be happy to talk with you regarding questions you may have, however a very detailed explanation will be given by our consultants and attorney on April 16, 2008 where we will also here questions on selections of the URA.  Again select this link or click on the Long Range Planning above to see documents.

The following can be reviewed at the Planning Department at no cost or purchased for a fee as shown below:

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UPCOMING PLANNING MEETING SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2008

September 9, 2008 - Monthly Planning Commission meeting  located at 117 N Molalla Avenue

September 17, 2008 - Joint City Council, Planning Commission, Staff and DLCD representatives work session to discuss process both city wide and state wide for this procedure.

October 14, 2008 - 1st Planning Commission Meeting on file CA 2008 - 2 (Comprehensive Plan, supporting documents, code, and URA designation) A hearing will be held at 7pm at the Molalla Senior Center located at 315 Kennel.

October 21, 2008 - 2nd Planning Commission meeting on file CA 2008 - 2 (comprehensive plan, supporting documents, code, URA designation) A hearing will be held at 7pm at the Molalla Adult Senior Center located at 315 Kennel.

October 28, 2008 - 3rd Planning Commission meeting on file CA 2008 - 2 (comprehensive plan, supporting documents, code, URA designation) A hearing will be held at 7pm at the Molalla Adult Senior Center located at 315 Kennel.

MOLALLA'S PLANNING DEPARTMENT

The City of Molalla has 2 vacancies on the Planning Commission.  One position, which expires on 12/31/10, allows the applicant to live outside of the city limits.  The other position, which expires on 12/31/11, requires residency inside the city limits.  To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens and submit a completed application for appointment to a citizen committee.  Forms are available at City Hall or on the city web page at www.cityofmolalla.com, click on the "volunteer" tab, and click on "application for appointment to citizen committee".  Each volunteer form shall be accompanied by a brief statement of why the applicant wishes to serve on the Planning Commission.  All candidates are welcome to include a resume with their applications.  Appointments to the Planning Commission will be made by the Mayor and may involve interviews with the Planning Commission.

Members of the Planning Commission are required to file a Statement of Economic Interest with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.  The annual reports must be filed by April 15 every year of the incumbency of the public official.  In addition, quarterly updates are due January 15, April 15, and October 15.

The Molalla Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing and acting upon land use applications and to make recommendations to the City Council on land use issues.  Currently the Planning Commission is reviewing the City's comprehensive land use plan and development code.

The Planning Department is responsible for guiding the City's growth by updating and enforcing all applicable land use regulations and development standards.  The Planning Department is responsible for all current and long range planning including the issuance of permits, maintaining and implementing the Molalla Comprehensive Plan.  Molalla's Comprehensive Plan is implemented through adopted Ordinances (Chapters 16 through 19 of the Molalla Municipal Code).

The Planning Department reviews zoning, municipal code and building criteria.  There are several types of planning processes that range from staff approval for non-discretionary permits to full review by the Planning Commission and the City Council.  Current land use files can be found on the CURRENT PLANNING page.