Council Continues Hearing on Natural Resources Code Update; Staff to Rework Bench/Exemption Language

May 22, 2025

City planners presented proposed updates to Milwaukie92s natural resources code to align tree rules, add a narrowly constrained clear‑and‑objective path for small disturbances in water quality resource areas, and simplify habitat mapping procedures.

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The Milwaukie City Council continued a public hearing on proposed changes to the city92s natural resources code after staff reviewed a package of amendments that would better align tree regulations, create a narrowly defined administrative path for limited disturbance of water quality resources, and simplify how habitat conservation area (HCA) mapping is updated.

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