Community Development Publications

Land Development Code /
Zoning Ordinance

Land Development Code (link)

Link also includes the following maps: 

  • Zoning Map
  • Natural Hazards Map
  • Hillsides and Slopes Map
  • Riparian Corridors and Wetlands Map
  • Significant Vegetation Areas Map 
Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan Text and Map (link)

Annexations, Buildable Lands Inventory, and Land Development Information Reports

Map: Annexations (1851-2023) (PDF)

Buildable Lands Inventory / Urbanization Study (effective July 1, 2019)

Land Development Information Reports

2023 Land Development Information Report (Reporting Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023) (PDF)

Map: Vacant or Partially Vacant Land by Comprehensive Plan Map Category (PDF)
Map: Vacant or Partially Vacant Land by Zoning Category (PDF)
Map: Vacant or Partially Vacant Residential Land (PDF)

Archived Land Development Reports (link)

Local Laws

City Charter (link)

Municipal Code and Ordinances (link)

Livability Code (link)

Area Plans

North Corvallis Area Plan (2002) (link)

South Corvallis Area Refinement Plan (1997) (link)

West Corvallis - North Philomath Area Plan (1996) (link)

Master Plans & Public Facilities Documents
(Public Works)

Corvallis Transportation System Plan (Effective 1/1/19) (link)

Airport Master Plan (link)

Airport Industrial Park Development Plan (PDF)

Stormwater Master Plan (2002) (link)

South Corvallis Drainage Master Plan (1998) (PDF)

Water Distribution and Treatment Facility Master Plan - Volumes 1 and 2 (2022) (link)

Wastewater Master Plan (1998) (PDF)

Master Plans & Public Facilities Documents
(Parks & Recreation)

Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) (PDF)

Riverfront Commemorative Park Plan (1997) (PDF)

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Plan (2017) (PDF)

Historic Inventory Information (link)

Design Standards

Public Improvement by Private Contract (PIPC) Manual (2022) (PDF)

Fire Code - Plan Review Guide (2020) (PDF)

Engineering Standards Summary of Changes (2024)

Engineering Standards (2024) (PDF)

Site Development Design Standards (2023) (PDF)

Construction Specifications and Details (2024) (link)

Tree Planting Detail - Standard (PDF)

Tree - Approved Street Tree List (PDF)

Previous Design Standards

Design Criteria Manual for Public Improvements (2019) (PDF)

Standard Construction Specifications and Details (2020) (PDF)

Stormwater Design Standards (2015) (PDF)

Traffic Impact Study Guide (2019) (PDF)

Master Plans (Non-City)

Oregon State University Campus Master Plan (2004) (link)

  • Includes annual traffic and parking related monitoring reports

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Master Plan (2018 update) (link)

Economic Development Documents

Enterprise Zone Map - Benton / Corvallis (PDF)

Downtown Corvallis Market Study (2005) (PDF) *

* Downtown Corvallis Association publication, developed with support from the City

Community Involvement Documents

Neighborhood Associations

A Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning (2001) (PDF)

Participating in Corvallis Land Use Decisions (2000) (PDF)

Corvallis Land Use Decisions: Tips for Providing Effective Testimony (2000) (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Microshelters FAQ

HB 2001 FAQ

Other Documents

2040 Vision (adopted November 2016) (PDF)

9th Street Improvement Plan (CAMPO - 2010) (PDF)

Downtown Parking Plan (link)

Downtown Strategic Plan (2006) (PDF)

Downtown Streetscape Plan (1988) (PDF)

ECONorthwest 2014 Corvallis Housing Policy Options Report (PDF)

ECONorthwest 2014 Corvallis Housing Survey (PDF)

Housing Development Task Force Recommendations: Tools and Policies to Expand Housing Development in Corvallis (2016) (PDF)

Native Plants list (adopted 2010) (PDF)

Legacy Streets (Resolution 2017-13) (PDF)

ODOT Required Title VI Documentation

Self-Guided Tour of Pedestrian-Oriented Development Standards (1999) (PDF)

Urban Fringe Management Agreement (1990) (PDF)

Zone of Benefit Recovery Charge - Processing Guide (2016) (PDF)