Council adopts natural-resources code amendments to align with tree code and housing rules

Jul 10, 2025

Council unanimously adopted changes to Milwaukie Municipal Code 19.402 to align natural-resources protections with the city's tree code and recent state housing requirements; staff added a narrowly defined allowance for very small bench-type features near water resources.

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Milwaukie council adopted amendments to municipal code section 19.402 (natural resources) to improve clarity, align requirements with the city's recently updated tree code, and address state requirements related to housing.

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