Troutdale holds introduction of Climate Friendly Equitable Communities code amendments; hearing set for June 24

Troutdale — City staff introduced an ordinance package June 10 to amend the Troutdale Development Code and the Troutdale Municipal Code to implement the state’s Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) parking reforms. The council held a public hearing introduction and scheduled a formal hearing and decision for June 24.

Community Development Director Erica Palmer presented the package as an implementation of CFEC, the state program administered by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) that sets goals and new rules on parking, housing and transportation to reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions and expand housing choices. "CFEC parking reforms are in two phases," Palmer said, summarizing phase A rules that set parking minimums and best practices and the more discretionary phase B options.

Why it matters: The state rules change what cities can require for parking near transit and in town centers and create standards for electric‑vehicle conduit, shared parking and reduced parking allowances near frequent transit. For Troutdale the rules affect the town center and areas within a half‑mile of TriMet route 77, which the staff said meets the state’s definition of a frequent bus route for the city.

Key points from staff presentation

- Phase A requirements: City staff summarized mandated changes including maximum residential minimums (one parking space per unit for many residential developments), conduit requirements for electric‑vehicle readiness in multifamily development and allowed shared and off‑site parking within specified pedestrian distances.

- Phase B choices: The state offered several implementation options for further reductions and pricing policies. Staff and the…