Land Use Ordinances in Progress

A land use ordinance adopts, amends or repeals provisions of the Washington County Comprehensive Plan, which includes additional plans and related maps, or otherwise directly governs the use of land.

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Ordinance No. 897 Amendments to Reflect River Terrace 2.0 UGB Expansion Area

Ordinance Number

897

Ordinance No. 897 (PDF 3.72 MB)

Ordinance No. 897 amendments to the Comprehensive Framework Plan for The Urban Area, Rural/Natural Resource Plan and Bull Mountain Community Plan to reflect the River Terrace 2.0 Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Area.

Planning Commission Mtg

Aug. 16, 2023 Meeting Packet

Board of Commissioners Hearing(s)

Oct. 3, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023

Jan. 16, 2024 - Continued to Jan. 23

Jan. 23, 2024 - Continued to Nov. 19

In progress ordinance

Ordinance No. 901 Amendments to the Comprehensive Framework Plan and all Community Plans for Significant Natural Resources

Ordinance Number

901

Ordinance No. 901 (PDF 15.57 MB)

Ordinance No. 901 would amend the Comprehensive Framework Plan for the Urban Area Policy 10 regarding Significant Natural Resources (SNR) and Policy 41, Map B (Goal 5 Resources for Future Development Areas). It also would amend text, design elements, and the Significant Natural and Cultural Resources maps in each of the community plans for the urban unincorporated area to reflect updates to the County’s Goal 5 SNR program.

Planning Commission Mtg

July 24, 2024

Board of Commissioners Hearing(s)

Oct. 1, 2024

In progress ordinance

Ordinance No. 902 Amendment to the Community Development Code for Significant Natural Resources

Ordinance Number

902

Ordinance No. 902 (PDF 956.65 KB)

Ordinance No. 902 would amend standards in the Community Development Code related to Significant Natural Resources (SNRs) in the urban unincorporated area to ensure they are clear and objective and meet statewide planning Goal 5 and Metro Title 13 requirements. The standards will apply to properties with mapped SNRs as shown on updated maps in the community plans.

Planning Commission Mtg

July 24, 2024

Board of Commissioners Hearing(s)

Oct. 1, 2024

In progress ordinance

Ordinance No. 903 Amendments to the Transportation System Plan (TSP), all Community Plans, and the Community Development Code (CDC)

Ordinance Number

903

Ordinance No. 903 (PDF 11.11 MB)

Ordinance No. 903 proposes to amend the Transportation System Plan (TSP), all Community Plans, and the Community Development Code (CDC) relating to parking to conform with recent changes to state Transportation Planning Rule (TPR) requirements. The TPR changes were the result of state‐adopted Climate‐Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules in response to Executive Order 20‐04 issued by the Governor in 2020, directing state agencies to take actions to reduce and regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Planning Commission Meeting Aug. 7, 2024 (agenda available one week before)

Board of Commissioners Hearing(s)Oct. 15, 2024

In progress ordinance