(Washington County (Or.), 2003-12) Washington County (Or.)
The East Hillsboro Plan represents a unique relationship between Washington County and the
City of Hillsboro. The East Hillsboro Planning Area has been identified as part of the City of
Hillsboro "Active Planning Area." Under the active plan concept, a city accepts planning
responsibilities for areas outside of its corporate limits because the city feels the area will
ultimately have to annex in order to receive urban services. Although some portions of the East
Hillsboro Planning Area will have to rely upon the City for urban services, other portions can
obtain the services for urban development required by the County urban growth management
policies through service districts other than the City. Because of this possibility for development
in both the City and the County, the City of Hillsboro and Washington County have agreed to a
joint planning process for the East Hillsboro Planning Area. [From the Plan]
