Planning

Administrative Decisions

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The Planning Director reviews land use applications and related development permits for compliance with zoning codes and state environmental requirements. Proposals are reviewed for compliance with the City's codes and design guidelines.

Planning Commission

If you would like to testify at a Planning Commission public hearing but are unable to attend in person or submit written comments, you may participate virtually or by telephone. Please contact the Planning Department at 541-774-2380 at least one business day in advance of the hearing to make arrangements. 

Contact Us: 541-774-2380; planning@cityofmedford.org

Site Plan and Architectural Commission

The Site Plan & Architectural Commission is the approving authority for Site Plan and Architectural Review, looking at architecture, landscaping, signage and any other improvements of new development projects and existing structures.

The Site Plan and Architectural Commission typically holds meetings the first and third Friday of the month.

If you would like to testify at a Site Plan and Architectural Commission public hearing but are unable to attend in person or submit written comments, you may participate virtually or by telephone. Please contact the Planning Department at 541-774-2380 at least one business day in advance of the hearing to make arrangements. 

Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission

The Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission is the approving authority for Historic Plan reviews and exceptions or changes; investigates any building, structure or other physical object in the City, which is of historic significance; institutes and supports programs and projects that further the historic policy of the City of Medford.

If you would like to testify at a Landmarks & Historic Preservation Committee public hearing but are unable to attend in person or submit written comments, you may participate virtually or by telephone. Please contact the Planning Department at 541-774-2380 at least three business days in advance of the hearing to make arrangements. 

Meetings are typically held the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm in room 151 of the Lausmann Annex, located at 200 S. Ivy Street.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Committee advises the City Council on plans and issues related to non-motorized transportation in the City of Medford.  Candidates are sought to represent pedestrian interests, cycling interests and other non-motorized transportation modes.

Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:15pm in room 151 of the Lausmann Annex, located at 200 S. Ivy Street.

The Planning, Building Safety and Public Works Engineering departments work closely together to form Development Services for the City of Medford.  The Planning Department can assist you with land use and development code related questions:

• New development
• Zoning
• Transportation planning issues
• Subdividing property
• Urban growth boundary
• Floodplain & wetland permits
• Accessory dwelling units
• Fences and sheds
• Beekeeping and chicken keeping inside city limits
• How planned development may impact property in outlying areas

Scam Email Alert: The City of Medford Planning Department has been notified that our email address is being used in attempted scams. We want to make the public aware of this activity and encourage everyone to exercise caution when reviewing unsolicited emails.

Please be advised: planning@cityofmedford.org is the only official email address for the City's Planning Department. The City of Medford will never request individuals to wire funds or share sensitive personal or financial information via email.

If you receive a suspicious email that appears to come from the Planning Department, please do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at 541-774-2380 to verify its authenticity. We appreciate your diligence in helping us prevent fraud and keep our community safe.