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West Linn staff recommend removing parking mandates under state CFEC rules; public hearing set for Nov. 12

West Linn City Council · October 21, 2024
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Summary

Planning Manager Darren Wise presented a CFEC-aligned code amendment package (Ordinance 1754) proposing elimination of many parking minimums, EV charging conduit requirements, a 40% tree canopy target for large parking lots, and code cleanups; Planning Commission recommended adoption and council set a Nov. 12 public hearing.

At the Oct. 21 West Linn work session, Planning Manager Darren Wise presented a recommended code amendment package to align the city’s Community Development Code with the state’s Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) administrative rules. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended council adoption and staff said a council public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12.

Wise summarized the CFEC requirements and the staff recommendation: "It requires the city of West Linn and all other cities and communities to do four things: reform parking mandates and amend parking lot design standards, prepare for the electric vehicle future, plan for future transportation options, and adopt the Metro 2040 town center boundaries." The staff package (referred to in…

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