The City of Newport Planning Commission conducts long-range planning for future growth in the city, and reviews new development and redevelopment plans for compliance with ordinance standards and the comprehensive plan.

The Planning Commission responds to inquiries from residents, developers, realtors, and businesses about future planning efforts, zoning regulations, and development opportunities.  Planning requests and land use applications can be sent to or dropped off at City Hall.

Petition for Vacating Street Right-of-way

Planning Request Application:
Please submit the below checklist with your planning request application.

• Conditional Use
• Interim Use
• Planned Unit Development
• Rezoning
• Subdivision
• Variance

Powerpoint showing how to process a planning request.