Land Use Applications and Checklists

Land Use Applications submitted to the Planning Department that have been deemed complete and are in review can be found on the Current Land Use page.  Projects that have been approved will remain until the plat has been recorded and/ or the project has…

Annexation into the City of Sherwood has a formal process that may be initiated by the City or by individuals with property in the Urban Growth Boundary.  Property owners who wish to be annexed into the City need to submit a Land Use Application Form with the information…

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allows the City to consider special uses which are not allowed outright within a zone through a public hearing process.  A Conditional Use Permit is required for a change in use or the expansion of a legal non-conforming use if the proposed changes would…

In the City of Sherwood an individual is allowed to operate certain types of businesses from their residence per Sherwood Zoning and Community Development Code Chapter 16.42.  

The purpose of home based businesses is to allow residents of Sherwood the…

Minor land partitions divide one parcel of land into two or three parcels of land. The applicant must submit a land use application and other submittal requirements. The application preliminary plat approval must comply with applicable zoning regulations, must dedicate all common improvements,…

A comprehensive plan amendment is any change to the text or maps of the City of Sherwood’s adopted Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan amendment usually deletes, supplements, changes the text, or modifies the land use map designations. Comprehensive plan amendments are legislative changes…

Persons wishing to open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary (MMD) must first apply to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and receive verification of registration and intention to comply with OHA rules.     In addition to the States rules, Medical Marijuana…

Planned Unit Developments (PUD) include the development of land through an overall site design on a single parcel of land or multiple properties under one or more ownerships. The PUD process allows creativity and flexibility in site design and review which cannot be achieved through a strict…

Pre-application conferences are encouraged and are scheduled to provide the applicant with information and procedural requirements for land use and development. Use the Pre-application Form found in the Pre-Application Packet to schedule a meeting.  Meetings are generally held on…

Property line adjustments move one or more property boundary lines between two or more lots. No new lots will be created and the adjusted lots must continue to meet existing zoning regulations. A property line adjustment may be processed at the same time as another development application or by…

A sign identifies, describes, or illustrates and directs attention to a product, place, activity, person , institution or business.  There are basically two types of signs: Permanent or Temporary (includes portable, banner, and temporary signs.

Depending on the size and materials the…

Site Plan Review, is a process by which development for Commercial, Industrial, Public and Institutional, and other similar proposed developments undergo to determine whether or not they satisfy the standards of the Sherwood Zoning and Community Development Code as it applies to uses, dimensions…

Subdivisions are the division of land into more than three (3) lots.  Subdivisions are generally governed by Chapter 92 of the Oregon Revised Statutes.  Specific subdivision design standards such as lot size, block length, and other dimensional requirements are left to the City to…

Temporary Uses are generally short-term or seasonal in nature and do not make permanent changes to the site.  Because they have the potential to have adverse impacts on the surrounding property there are certain requirement related to Temporary Uses.  Temporary Uses that have a Special…

The City of Sherwood is committed to preserving, enhancing and maintaining its urban forest. The city's trees provide an important backdrop for life in Sherwood.Though the city does not encourage removal of trees, sometimes it is necessary. This is especially true when trees are considered…

A variance is a tool that allows an exception to certain development standards such as setbacks, building height, lot dimensions and other similar Code requirements. Variances are generally intended to apply to property with special circumstances and constraints including size, shape, topography…

Wireless communication facilities for radio, television and similar communication stations, including associated transmitters generally require a conditional use permit and approval as described below. If there is an existing approved tower or facility and an applicant requests to add an antenna…

 A comprehensive list of all City fees can be in the Fee Schedule.  The City accepts cash, check, MasterCard or Visa.  For any questions about fees, please call the Sherwood Planning Department at 503-925-2308.

A zoning verification letter is a document provided by the City to verify the current zoning of a site with a summary of the allowable uses within the zoning classification.The zoning verification letter provided will contain the following information:

• The zoning district and zoning…