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City launches interactive comprehensive-plan map; staff proposes consolidation of single-family categories
Summary
Camas staff unveiled an interactive draft preferred-alternative map and a public feedback tool on Feb. 19. The draft consolidates single-family land-use categories into broader residential categories and opens a comment period through March ahead of an anticipated council decision in April.
City planning staff on Feb. 19 demonstrated an interactive story-map tool that displays the draft preferred alternative for Camas’ comprehensive-plan update and invites public comment through March. The tool is live at the URL staff provided in the meeting packet and public presentation.
Staff described the tool as more than a map: it explains the process, shows the two alternatives and the draft preferred alternative, and offers overlays for transit, trails and downtown planning. Staff said the tool clarifies what each color and land-use designation means; one staff summary explained that the draft would consolidate the existing “single-family low,” “single-family medium” and “single-family high” categories into a single “residential low” category while maintaining distinct residential medium and residential high designations. Staff noted this change anticipates state requirements for duplex and accessory dwelling unit allowance under recent housing bills and is intended to simplify the zone set for public understanding.
Alan (city staff) demonstrated the slider feature that compares current designations with proposed changes and invited feedback via the story-map comment tool; staff plans targeted outreach starting next week and hopes to finalize recommendations for council consideration in April. Staff credited Ken Perot in the IT department for building the interactive map on short notice.
Staff said the interactive map is a draft and that numeric summaries (units, jobs, capacity) might be added as a next step; a commissioner suggested adding numerical overlay data showing housing and jobs capacity. The commission was told the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for March 18.
The map and comment tool provide an early, accessible channel for residents to examine proposed land-use changes and submit feedback prior to council consideration.
