Wilsonville staff recommends citywide removal of parking minimums as state CFEC rules take effect

City planning staff and consultants on Feb. 3 told the Wilsonville City Council that state rules under Oregon’s Climate‑Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program will eliminate many local parking minimums and that staff and the Planning Commission are recommending Option 1 — removing parking minimums citywide where the state rules apply.

The presentation explained why the state rules exist, how they apply locally and what choices remain for Wilsonville to manage parking, design, and related requirements such as electric‑vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Staff emphasized the rule known in the presentation as “parking A” (already in effect for large parts of the city because of transit proximity) and “parking B,” the remaining areas where the council must select one of three compliance approaches.

Why it matters: Oregon’s CFEC rules are land‑use regulations that supersede conflicting local parking minimums in the areas they cover. The changes will affect how future residential, commercial and industrial developments are designed across Wilsonville — particularly where the city has relied on minimums to ensure onsite parking. Councilors asked how the city can protect access to parking, maintain neighborhood livability, and avoid regressive costs for affordable housing.

Details from staff and consultants Daniel Polly,…