Planning Division Related Links

American Planning Association (APA)
The APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), help advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.

American Planning Association Oregon Chapter (OAPA)
The Chapter's mission is to carry out APA objectives and to promote the art and science of planning in Oregon.

Basalt Creek Concept Plan
The Cities of Tualatin and Wilsonville are jointly concept planning the Basalt Creek and West Railroad Planning Areas that are generally located between the two cities and within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Other parties include Metro and Washington County.

Clackamas County
Tualatin city limits lie mostly within Washington County but also extend east across SW 65th Avenue and the Willamette Meridian into Clackamas County. CMap provides online mapping and tax maps.

Clean Water Services (CWS)
CWS is a water resources management utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed, acting as the sewer and stormwater agency for most of urbanized Washington County and parts of Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. If you plan to develop or build in within the CWS District you will need a Service Provider Letter (SPL) from Development Services.

I-5 to 99W Connector Project
Regional and local transportation plans have recognized the need for a transportation improvement between I-5 and U.S. 99W (SW Pacific Highway) for more than a decade. With more people and freight going to destinations in Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood and Wilsonville, as well as through these areas to access state roads, the roads and highways in the area have become congested. Washington County, Metro and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) jointly led the I-5 to 99W Connector Project to address this regional problem.

The Intertwine

The Intertwine Alliance has two major objectives:

• To ensure the region’s network of parks, trails and natural areas are completed and cared for.
• To help the residents of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan region connect with nature and live active, healthy lives.

League of Oregon Cities (LOC)
The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is an organization of Oregon municipal governments the mission statement of which is that LOC "is the effective and collective voice of Oregon's cities and their authoritative and best source of information and training."

Metro
As the elected regional government for the Portland metropolitan area (Clackamas, Multnomah, & Washington Counties), Metro works with communities, businesses and residents to create a vibrant and sustainable region for all.

Metro:  Annexation Search Tool
Search for regional annexations and boundary changes since 1969, and view and download final action documents.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD)
Since 1973, DLCD has helped Oregon meet the 19 Statewide Planning Goals. "The DLCD mission is to support all of our partners in creating and implementing comprehensive plans that reflect and balance the statewide planning goals, the vision of citizens, and the interests of local, state, federal and tribal governments."

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
ODOT was established in 1969 to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians. ODOT develops programs related to Oregon’s system of highways, roads, and bridges; railways; public transportation services; transportation safety programs; driver and vehicle licensing; and motor carrier regulation.

Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA)
The legislature created LUBA in 1979 via Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 197, and it has exclusive jurisdiction over review of governmental land use decisions, whether legislative or quasi-judicial in nature.

Oregon State Bar: Lawyer Referral Service
While the City cannot provide legal advice or answer any legal questions, we can refer you to the Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service that can assist you in finding a lawyer for your legal matter. Disputes between homeowners concerning topics such as trees can benefit from this service.

Portland State University (PSU) Population Research Center (PRC)
This entity provides population estimates for Oregon local governments to use in city and regional planning.

TriMet
TriMet provides bus , light rail, and commuter rail service in the Portland metro area. Our transportation options connect people with their community, while easing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution — making our region a better place to live. TriMet serves Tualatin via bus and Westside Express Service (WES) Commuter Rail. Get more info about WES stations and park & ride Lots including the Tualatin Park & Ride Lot or plan a trip.

Tualatin CIO: Citizen Involvement Organizations
The City Council approved this program that was developed and presented by citizens in July 2011. The city has been divided into 6 residential CIOs and 2 commercial and manufacturing CIOs.

Tualatin Historical Society
Loyce Martinazzi and Karen Lafky Nygaard co-founded the Society in 1986, and it's housed within the City-owned Tualatin Heritage Center, a local historic landmark that was originally the old Methodist Church (1926) and that was relocated in 2005 from downtown Tualatin to its present location west of the Police Station at the T-intersection of SW Tualatin Road and SW Sweek Drive. The building is available for community events and private rentals. The City works with the Society to preserve the local historic landmarks designated through Tualatin Development Code (TDC) Chapter 68 "Historic Preservation."

Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK)
Tualatin Riverkeepers is a nonprofit working to protect and restore the Tualatin River System.

Tualatin Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update
The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is a long range guide to transportation investments in our community. It outlines policies and projects that are important to protecting and enhancing our quality of life here in Tualatin. Plan elements can be implemented by the City, private developers, and regional, state or federal agencies. A TSP is required by the State of Oregon and Metro to help integrate our plans into the regional transportation system plan. The City's beginning the process of updating our TSP by trying to understand current transportation conditions and problems, with the goal of creating a plan for how the transportation system might improve by 2035. The plan will balance the needs of cyclists, drivers, freight haulers, pedestrians, and transit riders and will help define Tualatin's relation to regional transportation. The TSP can also be a tool for reflecting community values and protecting what makes Tualatin a good place to live.

Washington County
Tualatin city limits lie mostly within Washington County. InterMap provides online mapping and tax maps.