Development Code Updates

Land Development Code amendment process

Corvallis zoning and land development regulations are contained in the Land Development Code (LDC). The LDC is a set of ordinances and regulations that implement the policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan. Due to changes that occur in the City's land use policies, as well as evolving requirements of State and Federal law, the LDC is a changing, dynamic document. 

Community Development staff are working on these active code amendment projects:

  • Residential Development - LDC Code Audit (Phase IV - Natural Features Provisions)
    • Case Number:  LDT-2025-01
    • Staff Contact:   Matt Vogt
    • Description: Implements provisions of State law related to residential development and requirements for clear and objective development standards. This is a multi-phase project, with code amendments derived from the 2018 DLCD Housing Planning Project - Code Audit. This final phase focuses on Natural Features Provisions in the LDC.
  • Residential Development - LDC Code Audit (Phase III - Article III - Zones)
    • Case Number(s):   LDT-2018-06 / LDT-2019-03 / LDT-2023-04
    • Staff Contact:        varies - contact the Planning Division for more information
    • Description:          Implements provisions of State law related to residential development and requirements for clear and objective development standards. This is a multi-phase project, with code amendments derived from the 2018 DLCD Housing Planning Project - Code Audit.
      • Phases: 
        • Land Division Standards (COMPLETE - see current Land Development Code)
        • Block Perimeter Standards (COMPLETE - see current Land Development Code)
        • Middle Housing / Residential Standards (COMPLETE - see current Land Development Code)
        • Remaining Residential Zones - Article III 
        • Natural Features - Article IV
    • ​See project page here.
  • Historic Preservation Provisions - Phase 2
  • Sign Code Provisions
    • Case Number:  LDT-2024-05
    • Staff Contact:    Lydia Keller
  • Vehicle Parking Location Standards / AG-OS Zone
  • OSU Zone Update
    • Case Number:  LDT-2024-01
    • Staff Contact:    Matt Vogt
  • Floodplain Ordinance - CAC and FEMA Biological Opinion
    • Case Number:  LDT-2024-06
    • Staff Contact:    contact Planning
  • Printer-friendly version