Sherwood 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Like all cities in Oregon, we must plan for current and future generations. We know that communities that plan for growth have the best chance of managing their destiny in a way that retains the qualities that brought us here in the first place: our small-town character, forests and farms, excellent schools, thriving businesses, and parks, and public spaces.

Sherwood has changed dramatically over the last thirty years, yet the community vibrancy and small-town character have endured. In 1990, the year of the City’s last Comprehensive Plan update, Sherwood was home to only 3,000 residents. Today, the City has more than 20,000 residents. The City has also doubled in physical size and is witnessing a change in the demographics of its population. Because of the dramatic growth, the last Comprehensive Plan no longer represents the vision and values of the current Sherwood residents and its business community.

Over the course of two years (2019-2021), the community, City staff, a Community Advisory Committee (CAC), a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and Project Advisory Committee (PAT) engaged in learning and discussion around trends, opportunities, challenges, and key policy considerations.

The Sherwood City Council adopted the Sherwood 2040 Comprehensive Plan on December 7, 2021 (ORD 2021-12).

Below is the link to the adopted Sherwood 2040 Comprehensive Plan and adoption Ordinance.