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Volume 1:  Organization and Structure

Volume 2:  Land Use Zoning and Specified Use Standards

Volume 3:  Development Guidelines and Standards

Volume 4:  Administration and Procedures

Volume 5:  Application Requirements

The Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO) is available also via the Ordinance Compilation webpage maintained by Administration through the City Recorder in a single Adobe PDF compilation of many ordinances.

The Woodburn Transportation System Plan (TSP) guides the management and development of appropriate transportation facilities in Woodburn, incorporating the community’s vision, while remaining consistent with state, regional, and local plans.

On September 23, 2019, the City Council adopted the 2019 major update of the 2005 TSP via Legislative Amendment LA 2018-04 as Ordinance No. 2575, which per the City Charter took effect 30 days later on October 23, 2019.  As of that date, application submittals are subject to the new TSP that looks through 2039.

The Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) investigates complex criminal cases that require specialized training, additional investigative time and coordination of resources.  CIU cases can include homicides, child abuse, sexual assaults, physical assaults, robberies, arson, burglaries and major thefts. 

Taxi Permits

All taxi companies and drivers must have a permit issued by the City of Woodburn (ord. 2464). Printed applications are also available at City Hall. 

All taxicab companies must obtain required permits and hire qualified drivers:

The Woodburn Police Department Motor Unit is a highly visible, safe, and efficient resource utilized to enforce traffic regulations. The Motor Unit is staffed by two officers deployed on motorcycles after receiving highly specialized motorcycle and traffic investigation/enforcement training. They serve many functions to include:

The officers and sergeants assigned to Patrol Services respond emergency and non-emergency calls for service, 24 hours per day, 7 days per seek. 18 police officers and four sergeants divided into four teams make up this unit and are committed to providing excellent customer service. Patrol teams work 12 hour shifts from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on day shift and from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on night shift.

The Woodburn Police Department implemented a K-9 program in 2002.  The department currently has two K-9 officer/dog teams that work in the Operations Division.  Our K-9 officers receive specialized training in handling and caring for a police K9.

Canines have a tremendous value to our community.  Given their keen sense of smell, they are able to locate people who have committed serious crimes that a police officer otherwise may not find.