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Troutdale planners roll out Halsey Street corridor design concepts, seek more public input
Summary
Planning staff presented draft code changes proposing a Halsey Street overlay that would allow conditional building heights up to 45–55 feet in exchange for design amenities, and sought more community feedback ahead of a planned February Planning Commission introduction.
Planning staff presented draft code concepts on a proposed Halsey Street corridor overlay for properties west of 257th Avenue, describing incentives to raise building heights in exchange for design features intended to preserve a small‑town feel.
Staff said the overlay would apply mainly to MU‑1 and MU‑2 parcels along Halsey within Troutdale and aims to align new development with local character while encouraging pedestrian‑oriented features. "We're contemplating allowing a maximum height for commercial mixed‑use development to be 45 feet, and up to 55 feet if certain amenities are provided," staff said, describing a package that would require ground‑floor commercial and at least…
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