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Get Involved With Your CPO
Live in Unincorporated Clackamas County? Interested in Shaping Your Community? Join your local Community Planning Organization (CPO)!
If you live in unincorporated Clackamas County and want to have a say in what happens in your community, from land use to permitting, joining a CPO is a great way to get involved. CPOs are run by volunteers—your neighbors and friends—who care about your area and ensure the county hears your voice. Everyone in the community is welcome to join, share ideas, and stay informed.
Other reasons to get involved
- Stay informed on land use projects in your area
- Meet others in your community
- Stay connected and have a say in local government
The county has an interactive map that makes finding your CPO easy. Interactive map instructions | Printable map | CMap
Learn about individual community planning organizations
Community planning organizations are advisory to the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Department, and the Planning Commission on matters affecting their areas. They may develop neighborhood plans and proposals with respect to land use, zoning, parks, open space and recreation, annexation, housing, community facilities, transportation and traffic, community services, and other factors affecting the livability of their areas.
Active CPOs meet at least two times a year, although some meet more often. They also keep minutes, have bylaws and elected board officers. CPOs are always seeking more people to get involved. Learn more about them by reviewing their information below or contacting their board officers.
Additional Resources
CPO Administration Resources
Land-Use Resources
Community Planning Organizations (CPOs) help shape local land use decisions, including zoning, parks, housing, farming, safety, and transportation. Here's how it works:
- The county notifies CPOs about proposed land use actions and policy changes that affect their area.
- CPO members refer to local land use policies to review these proposals, provide input, and make recommendations.
The resources below can help you get started.
Questions? Email communityinvolvement@clackamas.us.
CPO Marketing Resources
Download the below materials to promote your planning group around the community. Created with input from CPO members, the materials were designed to help you get the word out and grow your membership. You can print as many copies as you need and use them to motivate people to come to meetings. You can print, post and hand them out throughout the year.
- 8.5x11 inch paper (letter/printer paper)
- Needs to be folded into thirds.
- Room for customization where you can add your meeting time and location. Use Adobe Acrobat or Canva to write your information into Blue box on back page. Preferably font Arial, size 12. You can even make a label or handwrite if necessary.
- A great option for: In-person events where you can have a conversation.
- Size 7 x 5 (two per page). You will need to cut them.
- If you’re going to mail them, they need to be printed on heavier stock paper. (80-110 cover stock is preferred.) Example
- You can also print them on regular paper and hand them out at events.
- A great option for: Handing out at events when you don’t have table space, like a parade, egg hunt or picnic.
- 8.5 x 11 inch (letter)
- No folding or special printing necessary.
- A great option for: Posting on a wall at a coffee shop, community center or local gathering spot where there is foot traffic.
Disclaimer
We publish meeting materials on behalf of Community Involvement organizations. Community Involvement materials and statements do not necessarily represent the views of county elected officials or staff.
We cannot publish materials, statements, and other content that fail to meet accessibility standards or that advocate for a political candidate, campaign or issue.
