Planning Commission

The Vernonia Planning Commission recommends to the City Council changes to Vernonia's Land Use and Development Code regulating the future growth and development of the City; and hears a wide range of land use applications including property partitions, variances, new residential, commercial and industrial construction, subdivisions, and zone changes.

Planning Commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor, with consent of Council. Of the five members, four members shall be residents of the City and one member may be appointed at large. If a position on the Planning Commission is vacated and remains open for more than three months, individuals within five miles of the city limits may complete the term.


Planning Commission Meetings

Planning Commission meetings are held at 7:00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month at Vernonia City Hall.

Check the City Calendar for upcoming meetings.


Agendas and Minutes

Planning Commission meeting agendas are available the Monday proceeding the meeting.

Minutes for a meeting are available once approved at the following Planning Commission meeting.

Agendas and Minutes Online


Planning Commission Staff

Stephanie Borst
Planning Commission Secretary
Email: sborst@vernonia-or.gov
Phone: 503.429.5291 x105