Code Audit
Community members, appointed and elected officials and staff have all expressed concerns that the City's Community Development Code (CDC) and related chapters are complex and difficult to navigate. To address this issue, the City Council has directed staff to undertake an audit of these codes. The purpose of the audit is to identify problems with the organization, readability, and use of the code and to flag substantive issues for future consideration. For more information and to view the draft report, click here.
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Sensitive Lands
Streams, wetlands and trees have benefits to all of us. Learn about the City’s goals for protecting our natural resources and read the new Sensitive Lands FAQ. The City also offers workshops on environment– friendly landscaping practices.
Click here for workshop information.
Click here for the Sensitive Lands FAQs and other Sensitive Lands information.
Click here to read citizen comments and questions, and staff responses, from Community Round Table on Sensitive Lands held held on August 8th.
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Link Into Your Neighborhood
Want to learn more about your local neighborhood association? If you live or own a business or property in Lake Oswego, you are likely a member of a neighborhood association.
You may be able to stay informed of their activities by e-mail. Simply click here to send us a message. Include your name, physical address, preferred e-mail address and the name of your neighborhood association, if you know it. Staff will forward your information to the appropriate chairperson so they can include you in upcoming notices. Your information will not be sold or distributed to anyone else.
To find which neighborhood association you are in, click here for an interactive map. |
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"Guiding the Future of Your Community"
Through the state required Periodic Review update process, the City is initiating a review and update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
To learn more about this project, click here.
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Second Look Task Force
After nine months, 17 meetings and the review of hundreds of documents, the Second Look Task Force is completing their process.
The City Council has scheduled meetings to review the report, receive public input and adopt the policy recommendations. To learn more about the schedule and to view the report, click here.
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Community Development Code Amendments
(Including Infill and
Sensitive Lands)
The City last updated the Community Development Code (CDC) in December 2005. Over the past several months the Planning Commission has held work sessions reviewing drafts of the proposed changes. The code changes include Sensitive Lands Code changes and recommendations from Infill Task Force. The public hearings are continuing. To learn more about the schedule and amendments, click here.
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Century Tree Project
The Century Tree Project recognizes some of Lake Oswego's oldest living residents...our trees. You're invited to nominate trees believed to be at least 100 years of age. Nomination forms are available online or at the Citizen Information Center in City Hall, 380 Avenue, and will be accepted until July 1.
For more information, click here.
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