Community Development Center

The Community Development Center (CDC) is open to the Public

Monday through Thursdays 8am - 5pm (closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15pm) 

 

Lobby is closed on Fridays; staff is available by phone or email.   

 

The Community Development Center collectively ensures the development in the City of Scappoose meets all State & City codes and standards.

  • Planning

    • Ensures public and private development are responsibly guided through long-range planning to ensure that new development complies with State of Oregon Land Use Laws including City of Scappoose Land Use Ordinances.
  • Engineering

    • Ensures all new Public Infrastructure is consistent with the City’s Public Works Design Standards.
  • Building

    • Ensures all new construction and remodels are built according to the State of Oregon Building Codes.  We use Oregon ePermitting for all permit applications;  buildingpermits.oregon.gov

 

The Community Development Office Administrator is available to answer development related questions regarding zoning, land use applications, required permits, and serves as a liaison to the Building Official, Planner and Engineer.

Please call Elizabeth Happala at 503-543-7184 or email her at ehappala@scappoose.gov