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MIDDLE HOUSING, CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO
LU 22-0007: Middle Housing (House Bill 2001) Community Development Code Amendments | City of Lake Oswego

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” – including duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses and cottage clusters – in any zone that permits detached single-family dwellings.  The City notes that there was incorrect and inconsistent language in the ORS 227.186 (Measure 56) notice distributed for the proposed code amendments. The proposed code amendments will apply in “any zone that permits detached single-family dwellings”; the statement that the code amendments would apply to “any zone that permits attached single-family dwellings” was made in error.

Project Background / Summary: 

In 2019 the Oregon Legislature enacted House Bill 2001(link is external) (HB 2001) , which requires cities over 25,000 in population to allow the development of “middle housing” – including duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes and cottage clusters – within zones that allow for the development of detached single-family dwellings 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 Council directed the Planning Commission and staff to prepare amendments to the Community Development Code (code) to meet the minimum compliance provisions outlined in the administrative rules for middle housing contained within Division 46 of Chapter 660 of the Oregon Administrative Rules(link is external) (Division 46).

Additional background information on work sessions, updates and public outreach related to Middle Housing Code Development can be found on the planning project webpage for PP 19-0008, click here.WHAT IS HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT, STATE OF OREGON

 Department of Land Conservation and Development : Oregon Housing Needs Analysis Recommendations Report : Housing Program : State of Oregon

In 2021, the Oregon Legislature directed the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), in partnership with Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), to prepare a set of recommendations to modernize how local cities and counties plan for housing in a manner that results in more affordable, fair, and equitable housing outcomes. The department published comprehensive and community-informed recommendations on how to implement the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis before the 2023 Legislative session.

Oregon Housing Needs Analysis Legislative Recommendations Report: Leading with Production

Published in November 2022, this report offers recommendations on how the state of Oregon, and its communities, can work together to effectively tackle Oregon’s housing crisis. The report emphasizes finding a balance between regulatory authority and shared accountability, while utilizing incentives and public resources to create housing solutions.

Implementing the proposed housing reforms would advance the following outcomes:

• Increased overall housing production
• Increased publicly funded and affordable housing production
• More inclusive and integrated communities

Read the full report here

HOUSING NEEDS, CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO
PP 22-0005: Housing Needs and Production Strategies | City of Lake Oswego

PP 22-0005: Housing Needs and Production Strategies

Pursuant to the City Council goal to, “Conserve the community’s quality of life by planning for growth and change,” and the initiative to, “Complete work on key housing initiatives, including HB 2003 compliance,” staff is now engaging in efforts to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan in order to comply with the housing production strategy requirements of House Bill 2003 (HB 2003)(link is external).  

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2023 HOUSING NEEDS ANALYSIS UPDATE IS NOW BEING TRACKED AS A LAND USE CASE. PLEASE VISIT THE LAND USE WEBPAGE FOR LU 23-0023.*

Planning Commission Public Hearing – 8/28/2023

Visit the land use webpage for more information on the public hearing: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/planning/lu-23-0023-housing-needs-analysis-update

MCVEY/STAFFORD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS:
McVey/Stafford Corridor Vision Study | City of Lake Oswego

The McVey Avenue/Stafford Road Corridor Vision Study aims to identify potential street improvements to efficiently move people through this busy corridor and improve the safety for all roadway users, including those walking, rolling, riding, and driving.

CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD:
Sustainability Advisory Board | City of Lake Oswego
SAB 2022 Goals Memo to Council.pdf (oswego.or.us)

The Sustainability Advisory Board’s 2022 goals are centered on advancing timely actions and policies now, to ensure a sustainable future for Lake Oswego. With the recent and ongoing challenges of COVID-19, extreme weather, and social and economic upheaval, we are reminded of the critical importance of investing in sustainable solutions that will minimize environmental impact and enhance our resilience, improve community access to resources, and benefit our City’s economic position. We are confident that these goals and associated actions will significantly improve the well-being of our community

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Under Oregon law, each of the state’s cities and metropolitan areas has created an urban growth boundary around its perimeter – a land use planning line to control urban expansion onto farm and forest lands. Metro is responsible for managing the Portland metropolitan area’s urban growth boundary.
Urban growth boundary | Metro (oregonmetro.gov)

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