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1827 NE 44th Avenue, Suite 130
Portland, OR 97213-1443
ph: 503-249-5770, fax: 503-249-5773

Building in the National Scenic Area Handbook

DISCLAIMER: This handbook provides guidance about requirements for developments that are seen from Key Viewing Areas to blend into the landscape. It does not cover National Scenic Area regulations that protect the natural, cultural, or recreational qualities of the Gorge.

Following the recommendations in this handbook does not guarantee that the project complies with Scenic Area Regulations. Your review agency will look at the specific facts of your development proposal and of your project site. You may be asked to modify your proposed project to ensure that it meets regulations.

The electronic version of the color chart and copies of the color chart produced by color copiers and printers distort the colors that are found in the original color chart. For an accurate copy of the color chart or the entire Handbook, please contact the Columbia River Gorge Commission or your local county planning department.

Clark County Community Development

1300 Franklin Street, P.O. Box 9810
Vancouver, WA 98666-9810
ph: 360-397-2375, fax: 360-397-2011

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

700 NE Multnomah St., Suite 1200
Portland, Oregon 97232
ph: 503-238-0667, fax: 503-235-4228
Email: fdsk@critfc.org

Compensation Claim Form

Washington and Oregon Commissioners

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

P.O. Box 638
Pendleton, OR 97801
ph: 541- 276-3165, fax: 541-276-3095

Tribal Newspaper: Confederated Umatilla Journal

Historic Columbia River Highway I-84 Corridor Strategy

Note: The I-84 Corridor Strategy is a large document (about 10MB). It is probably faster to download to your hard drive and view, rather than view on-line.

Hood River County Planning Department

601 State Street
Hood River, OR 97031
ph: 541-387-6840, fax: 541-387-6873

Interstate Compacts Generally

Council of State Governments, National Center for Interstate Compacts

Utton Transboundary Resource Center

U.S. GAO Interstate Compacts report

IT Strategic Plan

Klickitat County Planning Department

Annex I, 228 W. Main, MS CH-17
Goldendale, WA 98620
ph: 800-765-7239 or 509-773-5703, fax: 509-773-6206

Land Use Application Form

PDF Version

Land Use Application Form

Microsoft Word document in which you can type your information on the form.

Multnomah County Land Use & Transportation Program

1600 SE 190th Avenue, Suite 116
Portland, OR 97233
ph: 503-988-3043, fax: 503-988-3389

National Scenic Area Act

Nez Perce Tribe

P.O. Box 305
Lapwai, ID 83540
ph: 208-843-7328, fax: 208-843-7329

Tribal Newspaper: Ta'c Tito'oqan

One Front Door to Washington Outdoors

Washington State’s one-stop site to make getting information easier for consumers.

Oregon Department of Energy

625 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-3737
ph: 503-378-4040, fax: 503-373-7806

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

811 SW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204-1390
ph: 503-229-5696, fax: 503-229-6124

Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development

635 Capital Street NE, Suite 150
Salem, OR 97301-2540
ph: 503-373-0050, fax: 503-378-5518

Oregon Department of Transportation

355 Capital Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
ph: 888-275-6368, fax: 503-986-3432

Oregon Disclosure Sample

Oregon Commissioners Only

Oregon Energy Coalition

811 1st Avenue, Suite 305
Seattle, WA 98104
ph: 206-621-0094; fax: 206-621-0097
Portland Office
ph: 503-851-4054

Oregon Explorer Natural Resource Library

Type in "Portals" in the search box

Oregon FY 2019 Gold Star Certificate

Oregon FY 2019 Honor Roll Certificate

Oregon Guide for Public Officials

Oregon Guide to Lobbying

Oregon Lobbyist Registration Form

Oregon Lobbyist Termination Form

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
ph: 503-986-0722

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office

725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
ph: 503-986-0671, fax: 503-986-0793

Oregon Water Resources Department

725 Summer Street NE, Suite 360
Salem, OR 97301
ph: 503-986-0900, fax: 503-986-0904

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board

775 Summer Street NE, Suite 360
Salem, OR 97301-1290
ph: 503-986-0178, fax: 503-986-0199

Other Contacts

The Conservation Registry

Oregon Environmental News at OregonLive.com

Ready, Set, Gorge!

Recommended Plant List

Suggested plant species for landscaping and enhancing your property. In the National Scenic Area, we encourage the use of native species and urge you to consider a variety of factors when selecting plant species, such as water needs, fire behavior, and wildlife habitat value.

Recommended Plants for Screening

Scenic Resources Implementation Handbook

Building in the Scenic Area

Selected Other Compact Agencies

Northwest Power and Conservation Council

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

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