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Planning commission begins yearlong update to tree regulations after new state housing law
Summary
City staff outlined a yearlong project to revise Lake Oswego's tree regulations, citing House Bill 2138 requirements for clear-and-objective standards for housing, urban-forest sustainability concerns and a mix of regulatory and nonregulatory tools.
Lake Oswego staff on July 28 launched a multi-step project to update the city's tree regulations, saying changes are needed to align code with state law, industry best practices, and long-term urban-forest sustainability.
Jessica Numanalou, community development director, told the planning commission the project will amend provisions in both the tree code (Lake Oswego Municipal Code Chapter 55) and parts of the Community Development Code (Chapter 50) that relate to tree protection in design districts and sensitive lands.
"One of the reasons why we have to amend it is because we have to assure that we have clear and objective standards for housing," Numanalou said, referencing House Bill 2138, which the city must follow. She said the project aims to preserve mature canopy while improving clarity and consistency across permit types.
What the project will do: Staff summarized recommendations drawn from…
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