Council approves R3 zone density increase to meet state safe-harbor standards

Sep 23, 2026

Molalla adopted Ordinance 2026-12 to raise R3 zone allowable densities to align with Oregon safe-harbor tables; Planning Manager Dan Zinder presented the staff report and council approved the ordinance unanimously by roll call.

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The Molalla City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-12 to amend Molalla Municipal Code Chapter 17 and the comprehensive plan to raise density ranges in the R3 zone in accordance with OR 660-24-0040 safe-harbor provisions.

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