Comprehensive Plan Implementation: Phase 1

FINAL ADOPTION HEARING WITH CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 19TH! 

INFORMATION AND LINKS BELOW. 

NEW TREE CODE ADOPTED ON April 19, 2022 ! EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 19, 2022.

FINAL ADOPTION OF HOUSING/PARKING CODE ON May 3, 2022. Effective date will be June 3, 2022.

City Council Hearing #7: April 5, 2022 for Final deliberations of the proposed Housing, Parking, and Tree codes. 

Latest version of code amendments, updated on March 30, available here.

City Council continued public hearing #6 was held on March 29, 2022. Staff made a brief presentation, public testimony was taken, and Council continued deliberations. The hearing was continued to April 5 for final Council deliberation, with an anticipated vote to adopt on April 19. 

Key changes:

• No off-street parking required for middle housing EXCEPT:
  • 0.5 spaces/unit required for middle housing located on arterial and collector streets
  • 0.5 spaces/unit required for townhouse developments over 8 units
  • 0.5 spaces/unit required for cottage clusters
• Minimum lot size for single detached homes is 5,000 sq ft. Minimum lot size for townhouses and cottages in a cottage cluster remains at 1,500 sq ft and for duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes at 3,000 sq ft.
• All ADUs permitted up to 800 sq ft with 5 ft rear and side yard setbacks

City Council continued public hearing #5 was held on March 15, 2022. Staff presented responses to Council's questions from the March 1 hearing, public testimony was taken, and Council began deliberations. The hearing was continued to March 29 for continued Council deliberation, specifically on proposed parking regulations and the proposed 3,000 sq ft minimum lot size.

City Council continued public hearing #4 was held on March 1, 2022. The Housing and Parking discussion began with the staff presentation, clarifying questions from Council, and public testimony. No Council deliberation began. The hearing was continued to March 15 for the start of the Housing and Parking Council deliberation.

City Council continued public hearing #3 was held on February 15, 2022. Although Housing and Parking was slated to begin, the focus of the hearing was the proposed Tree Code and Tree Code Fees. The hearing was continued to March 1 for the start of the Housing and Parking discussion.

City Council continued public hearing #2 was held on February 1, 2022: Focus was the proposed Tree Code and Tree Code fess. Hearing continued to Feb. 15: Tree Code, Tree Code Fees, and the start of Housing and Parking.

City Council public hearing #1 was held on January 18, 2022: Focus was the proposed TREE CODE. Hearing continued to Feb. 1: Tree Code and Tree Code Fees.

City Council discussion #2 held on January 4, 2022. Topics included: lot coverage, parking, and flag lots

City Council work session #1 held on December 21, 2021: key takeaway: remove stories from max. building height - keep at 35 ft.

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PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS:

• OCTOBER 12, 2021
• OCTOBER 26, 2021
• NOVEMBER 9, 2021 - Final vote to recommend approval

What does this mean?

The Planning Commission held three public hearings on the proposed code amendments and the public had the ability to provide comments on those proposed amendments. The Planning Commission made a recommendation to City Council who will hold more public hearings on the proposed code amendments, which started on January 18, 2022. The City Council has the final authority to vote and adopt the proposed code amendments.

How can I comment? 

You can comment in two ways: 

1. Submit written comments to, Project Manager, Vera Kolias via email at KoliasV@milwaukieoregon.gov or mail in comments to Attn: Vera Kolias, Milwaukie Planning Department, 6101 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97206. 
2. Provide verbal comments during the public testimony portion of the City Council hearing on January 18, 2022. 
3. Written comments are due January 26, 2022 to be included in the City Council February 1st packet, but comments can be submitted until the day of the hearing and will be forwarded to Council. 

What is this project?

The city is updating Milwaukie’s land use code to reflect the new/revised policies in the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan and the state requirements in House Bill 2001 to increase the type of housing options in neighborhoods along with updates to residential parking and protection/preservation of trees on private residential property. 

What are the highlights of the proposed code amendments?

I have questions on the proposed Tree Code

Contact Natalie Rogers, the Climate and Natural Resources Manager, at RogersN@milwaukieoregon.gov or 503-786-7668

I want more details on the code amendments, where can I find that?

There are three options:

1. Find the proposed code language under "Important Documents & Links" on the right-hand side of this page.

2. Go to the application page on the City of Milwaukie website with the proposed code language and public hearing date(s) 

2. Click through the stations below to find out the key components of the draft code amendments and specific details! Feel free to comment and/or ask questions in the feedback section below each station. We've loved seeing the community's comments and question so far and hope you all continue to stay engaged!

How can I continue to stay engaged and informed on this project?

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