Deschutes planners prepare multi-part clear-and-objective code amendments ahead of July deadline

Feb 4, 2025

County planners said they are advancing a series of clear-and-objective zoning text amendments required by state law to reduce discretionary review of housing development; the package starts with definitions, dimensional standards and accessory-structure rules and is scheduled for a Feb. 12 hearing before the Board of Commissioners.

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County planners briefed the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 about an initial package of zoning text amendments intended to meet state "clear and objective" requirements for housing development. Planners said the amendments focus on definitions, dimensional standards and accessory-structure rules across Titles 18 and 19 of the county code and are the first of several packages the county expects to finish before statutory deadlines.

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