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Yamhill council holds first reading of ordinance to allow out‑of‑city planning commissioners
Summary
The Yamhill City Council held a public hearing and completed the first reading by title of draft ordinance 25.03, which would allow the council to appoint planning commission members who live outside the city limits; the measure drew at least two 'nay' votes so a second reading is required on Nov. 12.
The Yamhill City Council held a public hearing Oct. 8 and completed a first reading by title of draft ordinance 25.03, an amendment to municipal code 1.16.0.2 that would allow the council to appoint planning commissioners who live outside the city limits. The hearing drew no public comments and council discussion focused on preserving local control and ensuring quorum for future land‑use hearings.
City officials said the change would give the council more flexibility when vacancies make it…
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