City of The Dalles

From the left back row: Jim Schwinoff Inspector; Dawn Hert Asso. Planner; Dan Durrow Director; Dick Gassman Sen. Planner;  Front Row: Brenda Green Admin Secretary; Denise Ball Planning Tech; John Dennee Codes Enforcement   

Mission:
"PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE" a long-standing mission carried out for the benefit of this community's citizens and future generations through:

• Responsive, accurate, consistent, helpful and honest service to our citizens and customers.

• Aggressively pursuing meaningful citizen involvement in all planning endeavors.

• Active staff support for our citizen volunteers serving on the Planning Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Urban Renewal, and Ad Hoc Committees.

• Determined implementation of adopted plans, programs and policies.

• Helping to foster a climate of cooperation among City personnel, local citizens, special interest groups, and State and Federal agencies.

Description:
The Community Development Department in responsible for:

• Current and Long Range Planning within the entire Urban Growth Boundary
• Right-of-Way Coordination
• Historic Landmarks
• Urban Renewal
• Enterprise Zone Program
• Other special projects as assigned

LUDO (Land Use Development Ordinance)

Periodic Review of CLUP

Planning Agendas
Hours open to the public:
Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Staff
Director Dan Durow - Oversees all Planning activities
Senior Planner Richard Gassman  - Current and long range planning
Planner Dawn Hert - Current and special projects planning
Development Inspector Jim Schwinof - Development Inspector
Planning Tech Denise Ball - Residential Permits and Sign Permits
Administrative Secretary Brenda Green - Department Secretary/Staff support