The Wallowa County Land Ordinance Articles are about to be updated, and the county wants to hear from you. The project has a local advisory committee, but you can also get involved by taking a survey and attending either an open house or a public meeting in early 2027. You can take the survey, learn more about the project and check on upcoming meetings at the project's website located here.
2026–2027
What Is the WCLDO Articles Audit and Update?
The Wallowa County Land Development Ordinance (WCLDO) sets the rules for how land can be used and developed in the unincorporated county.
Parts of it may be obsolete, hard to use, or no longer consistent with state law or local needs. This project reviews the WCLDO to see what is still working and what needs to change, updates high priority sections of the code and creates recommendations for additional updates.
This project covers only the area outside city limits.
How Do I Take Part?
An online survey is open now, and we want to hear what is working, what isn’t, and what matters most to you when it comes to land use and managing development in Wallowa County.
Later this year and into 2027 there will be an on-site open house and public meetings. We’ll work hard to make sure everyone has a chance to be heard throughout this process.
Who Is Paying for It?
This project is paid through the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), Grant TA-27-018.
Project Timeline
- Fall 2026: Project kickoff, Citizen Advisory Committee formed, outreach plan.
- Winter 2026–27: Online survey and open house (Jan 2027).
- Spring 2027: Audit findings shared with the Planning Commission and the public (Mar 2027).
- Mid 2027: Proposed WCLDO updates go to public hearings (Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners, May 2027).
Take the Survey
Visit the Project Website
https://wcldo-audit-gtpdr.hub.arcgis.com/
A project of the Wallowa County Planning Department.
Prepared by Green Top PDR.