Hood River County

Community Development

Planning & Zoning

General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Planners are available for general questions Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm or by appointment.

To Ask A Planner your question, email our planning team.

 
 Short-Term Rental (STR) Application                       STR Standards

You can access a STR application or STR renewal form by scrolling down to Zoning Ordinance, Applications, Fees and Planning Documents, click Applications, click on Short Term Rental or Short Term Rental Renewal.

Property owners need to obtain an STR permit prior to using a dwelling as a STR. How STRs are permitted and the type of STR permit differs depending on how property is zoned. An unpermitted STR could be subject to enforcement and penalties.
 
 
Marijuana in Hood River County

 

                                  
       Hood River County Energy Plan                                                               Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
DEPARTMENT Overview

The Planning Department oversees all unincorporated portions of Hood River County outside the City Limits of Hood River and Cascade Locks. Department functions are organized into three categories: 1) public service; 2) development review; and 3) project planning (legislative amendments and special projects). Collectively, the department provides technical assistance and information to the public and local officials, administers the county land use regulations, supports a variety of planning-associated programs, and generates citizen interest, input and participation in the planning process. One of the department’s primary roles is the administration of the Hood River County Zoning Ordinance (HRCZO), where focus is placed on full compliance with state and local laws.

Zoning Ordinance, Applications, Fees and Planning Documents
    Table of Contents
    Article 01 - Introductory Provisions & Definitions
    Article 02 - Development Approval Procedures
    Article 03 - EFU Zone
    Article 04 - Forest Zone
    Article 10 - Residential (R-1)
    Hood River County Zoning Articles - May 7, 2018
    Administrative Land Use Application
    Agricultural Application 2015
    Appeal Form - Planning Director
    Appeal Form - Planning Commission
    Bed & Breakfast Conditional Use Permit
    Burden of Proof Criteria
    Commercial Use in Conjunction Onsite Farm Use
    Commercial Industrial Multi Family Packet 2015
    Comp Plan & Zone Change
    Complain Enforcement Request 2018
    Conditional Use Permit General
    Extension Request Form
    Farm Stand Application with Criteria
    Farm Dwelling Accessory
    Farm Dwelling Relative
    Farm Lot of Record Dwelling
    Farm Operator Dwelling Acreage Test
    Farm Operator Dwelling Income Test
    Floodplain Permit Application
    Forest Large Tract Dwelling
    Forest Lot of Record Dwelling
    Forest Template Dwelling
    Geologic Hazard Zone GH
    Hardship Dwelling Exclusive Farm Use
    Hardship Dwelling Forest
    Hardship Dwelling Rural Residential
    Historic Preservation HP
    Home Occupation
    Land Use Permit Application
    Major Partition Access Only
    Major Partition
    Minor Partition
    Minor Amendment Request
    National Scenic Area Handbook
    National Scenic Area Land Use Permit
    Non-Farm Dwelling Conditional User Permit
    Permitted Uses Subject to Review
    Planned Unit Development PUD
    Pre-Application Form UGA
    Pre-Application Form
    Property Line Adjustment Ministerial
    Property Line Adjustment Non-Ministerial
    Research Request
    Road Naming Information
    Short Term Rental Application 1/22/19
    Short Term Rental Renewal
    Site Plan Review
    Subdivision
    Variance
    Weddings & Events Conditional Use Permit
    Windmaster Annexation
    Zone Boundary
    Fee Schedule 1/1/19
    Comprehensive Land Use Plan
    Comprehensive Land Use Plan
    Policy Document
    INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
    GOAL 1 - CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
    GOAL 2 – LAND USE PLANNING
    GOAL 3 – AGRICULTURAL LANDS
    GOAL 4 – FOREST LANDS
    GOAL 5 – OPEN SPACES, SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREAS, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
    GOAL 6 – AIR AND LAND RESOURCE QUALITY
    GOAL 7 – AREAS SUBJECT TO NATURAL DISASTERS AND HAZARDS
    GOAL 8 – RECREATIONAL NEEDS
    GOAL 9 – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    GOAL 10 – HOUSING
    GOAL 11 – PUBLIC FACILITIES & SERVICES
    GOAL 12 – TRANSPORTATION
    GOAL 13 – ENERGY CONSERVATION
    GOAL 14: URBANIZATION: URBAN GROWTH AREA MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
    Background Reports
    Background Report
    Goal 01 Citizen Involvement
    Goal 02 Land Use Planning
    Goal 03 Agriculture Lands
    Goal 04 Forest Lands
    Goal 05 Open Spaces
    Goal 06 Air Water Land Quality
    Goal 07 Natural Disasters & Hazards
    Goal 8 Recreational Needs
    Goal 9 Economy of the state
    Goal 10 Housing
    Goal 11 Facilities & Services
    Goal 12 Transportation
    Goal 13 Energy Conservation
    Goal 14 Urbanization
    Appendix A-B-C-D
    Unicorporated Communities
    Mt. Hood Community
    Oak Grove Community
    Rockford Community
    Exceptions Document & Errata Sheets
    Exceptions Document - Intro / Index / Map
    Exceptions Map 01 Through Map 20
    Exceptions Map 21 Through Map 40
    Exceptions Map 41 Through Map 43
    Errata Sheets
    Errata Maps
    Transportation Element
    Transportation System Plan 2011
    Bike Plan 2010
    Airport Master Plan 2009
    Exit 62 Hood River IAMP 2011
    Exit 63-64 Hood River IAMP 2011
    Hood River IAMP Appendices 2011
    Population Forecast 2008-2028
    Population Forecast 2008-2028 Appendix D
    Your Online Access to Obtaining or Referencing a Permit
    Online e-Permitting Program
    How to Access Online Permits
    Important Land Use Actions, Legislative Amendments or Special Projects:
    File Number Applicant Request Location Hearing Date
    Notice - Short Term Rentals

    STR Staff Report

    STR Exhibit A-B-C

    STR Exhibit D-E-F

    		Hood River County Public Hearing ~ Notice of Short Term Rental Regulations 601 State Street - 1st Floor Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. January 22, 2019
    Agency Contacts

    FIRE DISTRICTS

     

    WATER DISTRICTS

     

    IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

     

    SANITARY DISTRICTS

    Other Resources

    OREGON STATE AGENCIES

     

    COLUMBIA GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA

     

    AGRICULTURAL RELATED LINKS

     

    FIRE SAFETY RESOURCE LINKS

     

    OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES