LU 21-0057: Community Development Code Annual Amendments (2021)
The purpose of the proposed code amendments is twofold: 1) to correct errors, eliminate text redundancy, and clarify text; and 2) to implement minor policy changes intended to streamline the permit process, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. This process is part of the City’s ongoing effort to make the regulations less burdensome on residents and businesses while maintaining community standards.
The proposed amendments consist of both maintenance and policy amendments. The proposed amendments include:
Maintenance Amendments (LOC Chapters 50.06, 50.07, 50.08 and 50.10)
- Clarify that the building design standards that require a building to be complementary to adjacent buildings apply in relation to other buildings of similar design/characteristics (e.g. commercial to commercial; commercial to multi-family) but not to nearby single-family buildings, for example (LOC 50.06.001.5.b.i)
- Delete obsolete 180-day extension reference for code consistency (LOC 50.07.003.1.h.i)
- Clarify the required setback from an access lane (LOC 50.07.007.2.e.iii)
- Fix conflicting Minor Variance standards for adjusting setbacks to preserve a tree (LOC 50.08.002.2.a.iii)
- Amend definition of “Family” to comply with HB 2583 that will be effective January 1, 2022 (LOC 50.10.003)
Policy Amendments (LOC Chapters 50.03, 50.04, 50.06 and 50.7)
- Expand the hours for Saturday Market Temporary Uses (LOC 50.03.005.5.a)
- Reduce the maximum size of boathouses within the Oswego Lake Setback from 560 sq. ft. to 500 sq. ft. and clarify that side and rear yard setbacks do not apply to boathouses (LOC 50.04.003.7.b)
- Clarify when the building design standards apply to new buildings added to multi-building sites (LOC 50.06.001.5.b.i and ii)
- Allow option for online neighborhood meetings that are required for land use development applications (LOC 50.07.003.1.f.ii(1)(b)(iv))
- Provide online and in-person public hearings (LOC 50.07.003.3.c.iii(5) and 50.07.003.4.f.iv)
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City Council FInal Decision - 04/06/22
On 04/05/22, the CIty Council made their final decision and adopted Ordinance 2884. The ordinance becomes effective on May 5, 2022. A link to Ordinance 2884 is available in the Public Records file.
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City Council Public Hearing - 03/17/22
At its meeting on Monday, February 14, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted the Findings, Conclusions, and Order, the final recommendation. A link to the adopted Finaings are available in the Public Records File. The City Council public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2022. For more information regarding the Council's agenda and schedule, please contact Kari Linder, City Recorder, (503) 534-4225 or email.
Notices and hearing documents, can be found in the Public Records File.
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Planning Commission Public Hearing - Update 01/27/22
At its meeting on January 24th, the Plannng Commission made a preliminary recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed amendments. However, they recommended that the proposed amendment to LOC 50.04.003.7.b, which would reduce the maximum size of boathouses within the Oswego Lake Setback from 560 sq. ft. to 500 sq. ft., be removed from consideration keeping existing code.
The Commission is scheduled to consider adoption of the Findings, Conclusions and Order (final recommendation) at its meeting on February 14th.
To view the video of the meeting, visit the Planning Commission meeting webpage, click here.
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Planning Commission Public Hearing - Update 01/24/22
On Monday, January 24, 2022, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments. The public hearing notice and staff report are available in the "Public Records" file. The agenda will be available ten days prior to the hearing on the meeting webpage, click here.
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Work Session #2- 11/22/21
On Monday, November 22, 2021, the Commission will receive an update on the proposed amendments to the Community Development Code (CDC) and provide additional input prior to conducting a public hearing. The staff memo can be found in the Public Records File, click here.
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Work Session #1- 10/11/21
On Monday, October 11, 2021, the Commission will review a list of potential amendments to the Community Development Code (CDC) and provide initial input and feedback on any other needed research or information. This will also be an opportunity for the Commission to identify any additional public outreach or citizen involvement that should be undertaken. The staff memo can be found in the Public Records File, click here.
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Evan Fransted, Senior Planner, (503) 675-3732, or email.
PUBLIC RECORDS FILE