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UNION COUNTY

Planning Department

STAFF:
Planning Director: Inga Williams                         Assistant Planner: Philip Tracy
Senior Office Specialist: Pam Hall

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1001 Fourth Street, Suite C
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: 541-963-1014
Fax: 541-963-1039

Welcome to Union County Planning

The Union County Planning Department serves as your resource for land use planning, zoning, and development in unincorporated Union County. We help can help you navigate the planning process. Our work is guided by Oregon’s Statewide Planning Goals, as codified by the Oregon State Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules, which balance the protection of agricultural and forest lands, natural resources, and rural character with opportunities for economic growth and housing. These statutes and rules are then applied at a local level through adoption into the Zoning, Partition, and Subdivision Ordinance.

We encourage anyone considering purchasing, dividing or developing property to call or stop in and discuss your plans and options with us. We will be happy to assist you, and may be able to provide valuable information that could save you time and money in the future. We always strive to provide you with timely, accurate and professional responses.

Onsite Wastewater Systems

Harney County’s Environmental Health Program is providing Onsite Septic Service for Union County. This service includes all things septic: application intake, inquiries, record retention, records search, consults, fee collection, inspections, permit issuances, etc. You can obtain a septic application from the Harney County Web Site.

You will need to bring the LUCS portion of the application into the Planning Department for approval before submitting to Harney County.

Applications can be submitted by email or on line through Oregon E-Permitting.

To schedule an inspection please email Jesse Barnes, or call 541-573-2761 or text 541-589-5788.

Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project

Idaho Power is constructing the Boardman to Hemingway (B2H) transmission line, a 300-mile, 500-kilovolt electric transmission line that will pass through Union County. This major infrastructure project will enhance the regional electric grid and support renewable energy transmission. The project involves coordination with multiple state and federal agencies, and construction activities may impact local roads, properties, and land uses. For detailed information about the project route, construction timeline, permitting, and how it may affect your property, visit the official Oregon B2H project website.