The CDC Assessment Project
The Community Development Code (CDC) Assessment project is an in-depth review and evaluation of Washington County's land use regulations. The goal is to update the CDC for compliance with state requirements, remove unnecessary obstacles to housing development and streamline the CDC so it is easier to use and administer. The project is expected to take about 15 months with the final CDC Priorities Report publicly available May 2026.
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In May 2025, the project kicked off with focus group discussions to gather CDC perspectives from a variety of users. Read the focus group summary notes.
Recommendations resulting from the Assessment
This assessment will lead to CDC update recommendations. Changes to the CDC will be recommended based on the findings of this review and informed by input from CDC users, including community members, developers, home builders, housing advocates, service agencies and County staff. Changes may include:
- Consolidation of redundant rules or standards
- Reorganization or consolidation of land use districts with very similar sets of rules and standards
- Updates to rules to ensure they are clear and objective
- Updates or removal of rules or standards that are unnecessary barriers to housing development, especially more affordable housing types
- Modifications to code as required to comply with state law
Technical Advisory Committee
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises staff and consultants on technical aspects of the CDC Assessment Project. The TAC will meet four times throughout the project. TAC meetings are virtual and may be attended by community members. Visit LUT Events for times and dates of other work sessions and public comment opportunities.
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- CDC Assessment Project Technical Advisory Committee Members
- Amber Rosenberry, Member, Washington County Planning Commission
- Matt Wellner, Consultant and former Washington County Planning Commission member
- John Miller, Executive Director, Fair Housing Council of Oregon
- Christopher Ibeling, Housing Developer, Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH)
- Elle Worrlein, Development Services Program Manager, Clean Water Services
- Anne Elvers, Senior Planner, Washington County Current Planning
- Stacy Shetler, County Engineer, Washington County Engineering, Traffic and Survey Division
- Rob Saxton (alternate), Senior Engineer, Washington County Engineering, Traffic and Survey Division
- Laura Kelly, Regional Representative, Department of Land Conservation and Development
- Glen Hamburg, Senior Regional Planner, Metro
- Mary Manseau, Community Representative and former Washington County Planning Commission member
- Jana Fox, Current Planning Manager, City of Beaverton
- Technical Advisory Committee meetings
TAC October 29, 2025
Recording of meeting and presentation
TAC June 25, 2025
Recording of meeting and presentation
Do you have comments?
Your input helps to ensure the updated CDC reflects the needs and values of the Washington County community. We want to know your experience working with the CDC for this assessment.
Please share your thoughts with us throughout this process by using the comment form below.
FAQs
Contact(s)
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Suzanne Savin
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Senior Planner, Land Use
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