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Community Development

Building a Livable, Thriving, and Safe Tualatin

About Community Development

The Community Development department is pursuing a livable, thriving and safe Tualatin by planning for today and tomorrow, building and engineering safely and resiliently, and engaging locally and regionally.

Our Core Values

Supportive & Collaborative Work Environment

Supportive and Collaborative work environment is one that strives to achieve inclusion where individuals, staff, and the community, feel welcomed, respected, valued. A place where staff work is engaging and appreciated.

Forward-thinking

Forward-thinking embraces an ever-diversifying workplace and community. We plan and think about the future, willing to use modern methods ideas, design, and technology.

Knowledge Seeking

Knowledge Seeking to continually develop our understanding of our practice through team building, training, and learning applicable methods; we seek out advice and feedback from our customers, colleagues, and the entire community.

Integrity

Integrity speaks to how our department operates with honesty, transparency, and mutual respect to ensure effective and ethical decision-making.

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Planning & Zoning

The City of Tualatin’s Planning Division guides growth and development to maintain the community’s character and livability.

Planning
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Building

Building Division is responsible for issuing building permits and overseeing building construction within the City of Tualatin. 

Building
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Engineering

Ensuring effective infrastructure development and maintenance to meet the needs of our growing community.

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Economic Development & Urban Renewal

Through strategic urban renewal and focused economic development efforts, we foster business prosperity, enhance community livability, and create a sustainable, vibrant future for Tualatin.

Urban Renewal & Economic Development
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Online Tool

eTRAKiT: Online Permits and Land Use Cases

eTRAKiT is an online tool offering easy access to land use projects, permits, and historical data. This tool is available 24/7.

Go to eTRAKiT

Community Engagement

Community engagement helps the community by engaging locally and regionally.  

Transportation, housing, and the economy are all factors that impact Tualatin, but have a regional presence. Staff is dedicated to tracking and advocating for our community at the county, regional, state, and national levels. Coordination is then conducted with Tualatin residents, businesses, and City Council. 

Quality stewardship of your taxes is a primary goal as we are always looking to increase government coordination and efficiency. Supported by staff and computer software (TrakIt) streaming permit processing and online accessibility.

Share your thoughts on development applications and capital (city) projects and ask questions about important topics with your neighbors, on social media, and with elected or appointed officials. Check out the projects page for current applications and projects. 

Explore City Projects

Attend a project-based meeting or an on-going Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, or City Council meeting.

Email or call us at (503) 691-3026 about opportunities to serve on a project-based committee, Architectural Review Board, or Planning Commission.

Transportation Planning & Policy

Transportation planning and policy helps the community by guiding development and bringing needed transportation services to our city. 

With Tualatin’s regional location and composition as a major employer, transportation impacts the quality of life for all Tualatin residents. Due to the complexity of this topic (see Transportation Planning and Funding map (PDF)) and depth of importance in the community, aspects of transportation are shared between Community Development and Public Works. The following describes the breakdown: 

Contact: Cody Field, Policy Analyst by email or 503-691-3032 with any questions 

Attend Community Meetings

Want to get involved? Attend a project-based meeting or an on-going Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, or City Council meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

Contact Community Development

Building

503-691-3044

Engineering

503-692-2010

Planning

503-691-3026

Address

Tualatin City Services Building
10699 SW Herman Road
Tualatin, OR 97062-7092

Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm