Resources
Comprehensive Plan Resources
State of Oregon Land Use Planning Goals
The State of Oregon regularly sets land use planning goals which are used to guide comprehensive plan development statewide.
2007 Comprehensive Plan Summary
Read a summary of the County’s current comprehensive plan, ratified in 2007, then take a look at the full, 200-page plan.
Previous Benton County Comprehensive Plans
Benton County has had a comprehensive plan in place since its first in 1974. Since then, Benton County has adopted five comprehensive plans.
Benton County Community Development
The Community Development department handles all land use and building planning and policy projects for Benton County.
DLCD’s Equitable Engagement Toolkit
Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development has put together a toolkit to help communities engage under-served populations.
Initial Community Priorities
Getting input from community members is a key part of updating the Comprehensive Plan. Review what community priorities were identified during Phase 1 outreach and engagement efforts.
Request to Initiate Voluntary Periodic Review
This document was used to request to the State that Benton County begin the Comprehensive Plan update process.
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group
The Advisory Group includes community members from across the County and representation from public agencies, non-profits, community-based organizations and the business community. Members convene to review work progress, weigh in on key decision points, and extend engagement to people their networks.
