Comprehensive Plan

The Multnomah County Comprehensive Plan is the county's land use mission statement. It describes the policies that guide decisions made by the Land Use Planning Division as well as the relationship between Multnomah County land use decisions and the policies adopted by the Metro Council and statewide planning agencies.

If you would like more information on these policies, contact the Multnomah County Land Use Planning Division.

PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that these documents are provided for informational purposes only. For advice on these policies, contact our office.

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  Cover Page, Table of Contents (308.78 KB)
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  Chapter 1 - Introduction and Citizen Involvement (2.56 MB)
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  Chapter 2 - Land Use (681.81 KB)
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  Chapter 3 - Farm Land (757.46 KB)
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  Chapter 4 - Forest Land (677.39 KB)
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  Chapter 5 - Natural Resources (2.91 MB)
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  Chapter 6 - Historic and Cultural Resources (217.05 KB)
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  Chapter 7 - Natural Hazards (4.64 MB)
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  Chapter 8 - Parks and Recreation (1.3 MB)
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  Chapter 9 - Rural Economy (457.96 KB)
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  Chapter 10 - Housing (518.24 KB)
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  Chapter 11 - Public Facilities (1.54 MB)
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  Chapter 12 - Transportation (276.22 KB)
  • (Scroll down to Appendix E for Multnomah County's Transportation System Plan)

• Due to the volume of maps, the official Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map can be viewed at the Multnomah County Land Use Planning Division office at 1600 S.E. 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233; or can be requested via e-mail: land.use.planning@multco.us

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  Sauvie Island/Multnomah Channel Rural Area Plan (9.18 MB)
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    Appendix 1 - SIMC RAP Scoping Report (2.49 MB)
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    Appendix 2 - Agriculture & Agri-Tourism (11.52 MB)
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    Appendix 3 - Marinas & Floating Homes (13.12 MB)
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    Appendix 4 - Natural & Cultural Resources (8.46 MB)
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    Appendix 5 - Public & Semi-Public Facilities (9.28 MB)
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    Appendix 6 - Transportation (2.52 MB)
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    Appendix 7 - Consistency with Statewide Planning Goals (189.61 KB)

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  Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Rural Area Plan Policy (339.66 KB)

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  Multnomah County Transportation System Plan (13.03 MB)
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    Appendix A - Baseline Report Memo (3.82 MB)
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    Appendix B - Existing and Future Conditions Memo (17.01 MB)
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    Appendix C - Sauvie Island/Multnomah Channel Rural Area Transportation System Plan (4.89 MB)