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The Coos County Planning Department supports the community by promoting orderly growth, while protecting and enhancing the environment; and, conserving and stabilizing the value of property. The Planning Department is an agency of County government that provides information and assistance to the public in understanding the land use process as administered through the Coos County Land and Development Ordinance and the Coos County Comprehensive Plan. The planning program is managed under the guidance of the Board of Commissioners with the advice of the Planning Commission.

The menus located on the sides of this page contain applications, application forms, Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance, Coos County Comprehensive Plan and Maps to help answer any of your questions. If you need assistance please click on ask the planner or call 541-396-7770.

Public Announcements

A GUIDE ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

COOS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ORDINANCE UPDATES FOR 2019

COOS BAY ESTUARY UPDATES - AM-19-003 -

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VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION

Due to the lack of adequate security and maintenance of abandoned and vacant properties in Coos County, there has been an increase in blight, crime and unsanitary conditions that are detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of Coos County Residents. Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 18-11-011L (the “Ordinance”) on November 20, 2018 to help remedy this issue.

For the further information and the registration form click here, this can also be under the Public Information Menu (to the left).

For the ordinance click here, this can also be found under the Public Information Menu (to the left).

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Updates for Jordan Cove / Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline

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Coos County Goal 16 Audit - Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP)

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* Accepting credit cards and electronic checks.

Prior to paying for your application online, you will need to consult with the Planning Department and obtain an application number. This number is required in order to make a payment. To submit a payment click the link below.

Click Here to Pay Online

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Building permits are obtained through the Oregon State Building Codes Office is located in the Coos Bay City Hall

Phone number: 541-266-1098

Planning Commission

Planning Commissioner	Originally Appointed	Term Expiration
Charlie Waterman	May 21, 2003	June 30, 2023
Joann Hansen	November 26, 2003	June 30, 2020
Larry Scarborough	June 30, 2011	June 30, 2023
Debby Darling	July 29, 2014	June 30, 2022
Chris Hood	March 28, 2017	June 30, 2020
Todd Goergen	October 17, 2017	June 30, 2021
Kristi Pennington	May 1, 2018	June 30, 2021
David Hammond	May 1, 2018	June 30, 2021
Diana Schab	November 6, 2018	June 30, 2021

Office Hours

Office Hours are:
8 AM -- 12 PM and 1 PM -- 5 PM;
Monday through Friday

Street Location:
225 N. Adams Street, Coquille, Oregon
541-396-7770

Mailing Address:
250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423

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