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Tualatin council unanimously adopts walkable-design ordinance to meet state C-FACT rules
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 1454-25 (PTA 25-0002) to amend the comprehensive plan and development code to implement Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities walkable-design standards, including reduced block lengths, updated alley and driveway rules, and new requirements for drive-throughs.
The Tualatin City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1454-25 on Nov. 24, 2025, approving amendments to the comprehensive plan and the Tualatin Development Code (PTA 25-0002) to implement the state's Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (C-FACT) walkable design standards. The ordinance responds to Oregon administrative rule requirements (OAR 660-012-00330) related to reducing greenhouse-gas-generating vehicle trips through pedestrian-oriented design.
City senior planner Erin Engman summarized the key changes staff proposed: reducing the maximum block-link standard from 530 feet to 400 feet (approximately…
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