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Arbor Month

Arbor Day is America’s National Tree Holiday, observed on the last Friday of April to celebrate the role of trees in our lives and to promote tree planting and care. Here in Lake Oswego, we celebrate the entire month of April as Lake Oswego Arbor Month.  Click here to read the City’s proclamation.

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Urban & Community Forestry

April is Arbor Month!

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Urban & Community Forestry Plan Update

Council Receives Report on State of the Urban Forest

On December 20, the City Council received a presentation from staff and project consultant Parametrix, Inc., on the State of the Urban Forest. The report will help the City manage the urban forest, and provide data to help inform updates to the City’s Urban and Community Forestry Plan consistent with the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. Key findings include:


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Backyard Habitat Certification Program

The Backyard Habitat Certification Program provides technical assistance and incentives to Lake Oswego residents who wish to restore native wildlife habitat in their backyards. Participants are guided through three levels of habitat restoration: silver, gold, and platinum.

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PP 22-0001: Implementation of State Requirements for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities
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LU 22-0007: Middle Housing (House Bill 2001) Community Development Code Amendments

Consistent with the City Council goal to, “Conserve the community’s quality of life by planning for growth and change”, and the Council initiative to, “Adopt codes that comply with HB 2001 that are consistent with the community’s sense of place, neighborhood character, and livability,” the City of Lake Oswego is proposing to amend Chapter 50 (Community Development Code) of the Lake Oswego Code for the purpose of compliance with Oregon House Bill 2001 (2019), state legislation requiring that cities allow “middle housing”...

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E-Mail: planning@lakeoswego.city

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HPS Task Force Meeting #2

Mar 24 2023 - 1:00pm

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Mar 27 2023 - 6:30pm

Development Review Commission

Apr 3 2023 - 6:00pm

Housing Needs Analysis Community Forum

Apr 6 2023 - 5:00pm

Planning Commission

Apr 10 2023 - 6:30pm

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Apr 17 2023 - 7:00pm

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