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The Planning Commission's responsibilities include making recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning and any long range planning activities that require Council approval. The Commission is also the decision making authority on Type III review land use proposals, including Variance and Conditional Use requests.

The planning department works with residents and community leaders to develop long range planning documents which guide the growth and development of the community.

To request a waiver to any of the items on the checklist, contact Planning at planning@milwaukieoregon.gov. 

The tune-up project will result in a Zoning Code that will put adopted City-wide plans to work for a better city.

Properties listed as "Significant" on the City's 1988 Historic Inventory are subject to review of some exterior alterations and all demolition requests.

To submit an application: 

To schedule a Preapplication appointment: 

There are three options for submitting an Appeal of a Land Use Decision application:

A signed Submittal Requirements form is required to be submitted with a Land Use Application.