The Creswell Planning Department is responsible for maintaining neighborhood livability while responsibly managing growth in our community. Planning for the City of Creswell is provided under contract by Lane Council of Governments. A pre-application meeting is recommended before an application for development is submitted. This may be scheduled by contacting the City Administrator at (541) 895-2531.

City of Creswell Land Use Application Fees (Updated May 2009)

Local Wetland Inventory
As part of Creswell's Comprehensive Plan Update, the City is partnering with other jurisdictions on a local wetland inventory and riparian assessment. Here are the project summary and timeline.

Project Summary (PDF)
Timeline (PDF)

For more information on and documents related to the project: www.lcog.org/southwillamettelwi

Creswell Interchange Area Management Plan and Transportation System Plan Update
The City of Creswell is working on ways to manage land use and transportation near the Interstate 5 Creswell interchange. The Interchange Area Management Plan, also known as an “IAMP,” will include a plan to manage growth, access, and traffic in an area around the Interstate 5 Creswell interchange. At the same time, the City is looking at streets within the city limits and urban growth boundary and will be updating its 1998 Transportation System Plan. DKS Associates, a transportation engineering firm in Portland, and Lane Council of Governments are jointly working on the project. Please refer to the following handouts for more information about the project:

Planning Commission and City Council Work Session Presentation, February 11, 2008 (PDF)
Project Summary (PDF)
Citizen Involvement Summary (PDF)

North of Oregon Avenue Study
The North of Oregon Avenue Study is part of overall transportation system planning for the City, but looks specifically at how to improve the function of Oregon Avenue and how future development may impact the roadway.

October 15th Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting:
October 15, 2009 Minutes (PDF)
AIS IAMP Survey Results Summary (PDF)
AIS IAMP Survey Results (PDF)

Public Event #2 Materials:
Map of Opportunities and Constraints for the Study Area (PDF)
Public Event #2 Agenda (PDF)
Economic Opportunities Report (PDF)
Event #2 Summary Fact Sheet (PDF)
Oregon Avenue Concepts (PDF)
Potential Development Options (PDF)
Public Comment Form - Due by 5pm July 31st at City Hall (PDF)

Creswell Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
Beginning in the 1970s, the state of Oregon required every city to create a Comprehensive Land Use Plan that included goals, objectives, policies, a map; and other supporting materials such as refinement plans. The intent of this planning effort was to protect Oregon’s very special farm and forest land. With a few exceptions, the land uses planned for the City of Creswell were put on a map 25 years ago. In order to adapt to the changing needs and circumstances of a community and ensure that Creswell’s Comprehensive Plan retains its validity and usefulness, the City is undertaking an update to its plan.

Creswell Comprehensive Plan, adopted 1982 (PDF)
Comprehensive Plan Designation Land Use Map (PDF)
Alternative for Growth Map (PDF)

As part of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update process, the City is working with a 10-member Citizen Involvement Committee, composed of the Mayor, representatives from the City Council and Planning Commission, and citizens-at-large. The committee reviews and comments on all draft materials, and helped develop a Citizen Involvement Plan and draft Citizen Involvement policies.

Draft Citizen Involvement Plan (PDF)
Draft Citizen Involvement Policies (PDF)

As part of the Update, a Historic Buildings Survey, Draft Natural Environment Inventory, Draft Natural Hazards Plan, and Draft Residential Buildable Lands Study were completed.

Historic Building Survey Final Report (PDF)
Natural Environment Inventory and Report (PDF)
Draft Natural Hazards Plan (PDF)
Draft Residential Buildable Lands Study (PDF)

The following policies have also been developed:
Draft Housing Policies (PDF)
Draft Recreational Needs Policies (PDF)
Draft Energy Conservation Policies (PDF)

Cobalt Building Feasibility Study
Cobalt Building Activity Center Survey Results (PDF)

Planning Commission
The City of Creswell Planning Commission is responsible for implementation of the Creswell Development Code and planning-related matters within the City. The commission typically meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Creswell Community Center, 99 South 1st Street. Agendas and public notices will be posted on the website.

Current Planning Commission members:
Blake Oelke, Chair
David Christopher
Dennis Grice
Gary Ludeke
Alan Pointer
Lloyd Safley

Land use applications are typically due 45 days prior to the Planning Commission meeting (Type 1 – 30 days; Type IV – 60 days). If you have any questions regarding your application, please call the City Administrator at (541) 895-2531.

Planning Commission agendas and meeting minutes are located in the City Meetings section of this website.

Lane County
Land outside the Creswell city limits is under the jurisdiction of Lane County, as is land outside Creswell’s Urban Growth Boundary. You can find Lane County’s website at www.lanecounty.org.

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