COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Updates Community Business & Development Government Online Services Planning Planning Department Click on this page to view a list of Planning related pages. The Planning Department works with citizens and community leaders to build a consensus on how the City should grow, both in the short and long term. This is accomplished by creating a vision for the future of the City of Sherwood and reviewing all new development proposals to ensure they reflect this vision. Planning News Below is a list of Planning Department new items. Planning Frequently Asked Questions Below is a list of commonly asked questions the Planning Department receives. Click on the questions below to jump to the answers. Tree Removal The City of Sherwood is committed to preserving, enhancing and maintaining its urban forest. The city's trees provide an important backdrop for life in Sherwood. Land Use Applications and Checklists Land Use is regulated by Title 16 of the Sherwood Municipal Code, also known as the Sherwood Zoning and Community Development Code. Use the Land Use Application Form to submit an application for the following. Planning fees for land use applications can be found at the bottom of this page. Planning Fees A comprehensive list of all City fees can be in the Fee Schedule. The City accepts cash, check, MasterCard or Visa. For any questions about fees, please call the Sherwood Planning Department at 503-925-2308. Long Range Planning Long range planning is the planning process that looks to the future Sherwood. We know that Sherwood will grow and change over time. We ask our local community to take a look a the what Sherwood has currently in the way of people, jobs, and infrastructure and help us identify where and how new residents will live, work and play. We work on developing long range plans for areas within our current boundary and areas identified to be within our city limits in the future. These plans help us determine what the land use will be and what infrastructure (like roads, water and utilities) will b Neighborhood Meeting A neighborhood meeting notice is not a formal land use application. A neighborhood meeting is required to be held by the developer for certain types of land use applications PRIOR to submitting an application for land development to the City (Type III and above). If you receive a notice in the mail, it is because you live within 1000 feet of a piece of property that someone is considering for development. Search form Search Website Planning About Comprehensive Plan II Land Use Projects Long Range Planning Municipal Code CONTACT INFORMATION Planning Department 503.925.2308 Erika Palmer - Planning Manager 503.625.4208 Julia Hajduk - Community Development Director 503.625.4204 Joy Chang - Senior Planner 503.625.4214 View Full Contact Details RESOURCE CENTER News Forms Documents Annexations Conditional Use Permit Home Occupation Permit View all Forms Police Chief Jeff Groth Announces His Retirement from the City of Sherwood Police Department View all News Submit a Request Directions to City Hall Staff Login Tweets by CitySherwood