Applications and Fees

Before you submit a land use application

• Applicant and Neighborhood Meetings: These meetings are required for some application types prior to submittal of an application. These meetings ensure that applicants pursue early and effective public participation by providing a convenient forum to engage community members in the development process. Instructions on the applicant neighborhood meeting requirement, and associated documents, can be found here: Applicant Neighborhood Meetings. 
• Pre-Application Conference with Staff: You are encouraged to schedule a free pre-application conference with the Planning Division prior to submitting an application. Representatives of Public Works, Fire, and/or Parks & Recreation will attend (as necessary) to help identify potential issues or development obligations.

Application Handouts / Checklists

Each type of application includes a list of required, supplemental information, which can be found online here: Application Checklists

Land Use Processes and Timelines

Depending on the type of land use application submitted, the procedures will vary based on the requirements of the Land Development Code. Generally there are two types of processes. To review the general milestones for each process and typical timelines, click on the links below:

1. Director-level Decisions (land use decisions made by staff without a public hearing)

2. Public Hearing Decisions (land use decisions that require a public hearing)

3. Annexation and Legislative Process (land use decisions that typically involve two public hearings like Annexation and legislative amendments)

4. Right of Way Vacation Process

Application fees

Fee Land Use Application Schedule (Fiscal Year 23/24 - EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023)

Note: Full fees are required with the submittal of any General Development land use application. A $1,000 deposit is required with the submittal of any Special Development land use application; the application cannot be considered complete until the full balance due has been provided.

How to submit a land use application

Land use applications, supporting documents, and fees may be submitted in one of three ways:

1. Apply online (other than Historic Preservation Permits) - Account Login
   • In order to use the online ePlans portal, you will need to create a secure user account.
   • Please note that additional paper copies of the application materials will be required - contact the Planning Division for more information.
   • Fees will be assessed and collected following submittal (see Application Fees above)
2. Apply online (Historic Preservation Permits / Exceptions)
   • Visit the Historic Preservation Permits page for application forms
3. Apply in-person (501 SW Madison Avenue)
   • Use the correct form below
   • Fees will be assessed and collected with submittal (see Application Fees above)
4. Apply by mail (Attn: City of Corvallis Planning Division, PO Box 1083, Corvallis, Oregon 97339)
   • Use the correct form below
   • Fees will be assessed and collected following submittal (see Application Fees above)

Please note that applications that are filed online Monday through Friday after 5 p.m., or on weekends or holidays will be considered "received" on the next business day.

Land use application forms

All in-person and by-mail land use applications must include the appropriate form. Each application type has its own list of submittal requirements, noted in the Application Handouts section above.

Multiple applications may be filed concurrently using a single "General & Special Development Application".

• General & Special Development Application (.pdf) - This form is used for most types of land use applications.
  • Note: All land division applications must be accompanied by a completed Expedited Land Division Form (.pdf)
• Historic Preservation Permit Applications  - Visit the Historic Preservation Permits page for more information.
• Plan Compatibility Review (link) - This form is used for stand-alone Plan Compatibility Review ("PCR") applications. Established in Chapter 2.13 of the Land Development Code, PCR is a Director-level land use application to ensure that a use will be compatible with the site and nearby land uses. This application is submitted to and reviewed by the Development Services Division.
• Minor Lot Development Option (link) - This form is used for stand-alone Minor Lot Development Option ("Minor LDO") applications. Established in Chapter 2.12 of the Land Development Code, an LDO application provides a means to obtain, within specified thresholds, variations from a clearly measurable, numerically quantifiable development standard. A Minor LDO is a Director-level land use application. This application is submitted to and reviewed by the Development Services Division.

Please note that applications that are filed online Monday through Friday after 5 p.m., or on weekends or holidays will be considered "received" on the next business day.