Planning Commission Recruitment

The City of Sherwood Planning Commission is currently accepting applications to fill one position. This is a mid term appointment  that will be up for re-appointment in March 2013. The application deadline is September 3, 2010 at 5PM.  A Planning Commissioner is generally appointed to a 4 year term.  Applicants must be Sherwood residents or reside within the Urban Growth Boundary.  The Planning Commission reviews development applications and planning objectives based on an understanding of the Sherwood Zoning and Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and established criteria.  The Planning Commission meets at City Hall the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7PM.  Specific questions regarding the Planning Commission may be directed to Julia Hajduk, Planning Manager, at (503) 625-4204 or email hajdukj@ci.sherwood.or.us.

Applications for City boards and commissions can be obtained at the following link or by contacting the City Recorder’s office at 503-625-4246.

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Community Development Code Clean-Up Project

The Planning Department will be updating Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code (Sherwood Zoning and Community Development Code) so that it is easier for the public and developers to use. The updates will reflect the current rules as well as community values.

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Sunset Construction - We Need Your Help!

As you may well know, The City of Sherwood has begun a construction project on Sunset Blvd. which involves numerous road closures and detours. The surrounding neighborhoods are being affected as a result of increased traffic and congestion. Some drivers have become impatient and are disobeying the posted signs, which have been placed for the safety of drivers, pedestrians and the construction workers and vehicles in the area. Disobeying the signs can cause an extreme risk to safety of all persons!

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Regional Water Providers Consortium

Water. Save a little. Help a lot.  We think of the Pacific Northwest as a place of abundant rainfall (about 37 inches per year) and plentiful water.

And, it is – for now. But, as our water demands continue to grow, long term water supply issues, and the factors that impact them, will become more important to us all.

The Regional Water Providers Consortium is committed to good stewardship of our region’s water through conservation, emergency preparedness planning and water supply coordination. Click here to find out more...

ODOT Project on Highway 99W

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has scheduled a 5-mile paving project on Hwy 99W from Sunset Boulevard in Sherwood to Brutscher Street in Newberg.  Construction is expected to begin in early August and end by October 31, 2010. 

While much of the work will be performed at night, residents and commuters should expect traffic delays due to lane closures and rerouting around construction zones. Work-week lane closures will be limited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Weekend-lane closures will be limited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 

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