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Land Development Services reports flood-mapping draft ready, steady permits and planned zoning updates

Board of County Commissioners Committee for Columbia County, Oregon · February 11, 2026
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Izzy Joel of Land Development Services told commissioners that Western Consulting delivered the final draft flood map, planning applications are steady, building permits are stable, and staff are pursuing grants to update zoning ordinances and IGAs; compliance cases and the sharps/dumpstoppers program were also reviewed.

Izzy Joel, representing Land Development Services, briefed commissioners on planning, building, on-site services and compliance work.

Joel said the county received the final draft of the flood mapping from Western Consulting this week and that department statistics — measured July 1 to Feb. for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to account for seasonal cycles — show planning applications down slightly while land-use-compatibility statements have increased.…

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