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Committee backs code exemptions to allow PSU to rename part of Southwest Jackson Street to Southwest Rose Hill
Summary
The committee voted 5-0 to forward an ordinance seeking narrow code exemptions so Portland State University can rename a three-block segment of Southwest Jackson Street to Southwest Rose Hill Street to honor Itway Rose Hill; substantial public testimony from students, tribal representatives and neighborhood groups supported the change.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Jan. 12 voted unanimously to forward an ordinance that would exempt certain requirements in city code chapter 17.93 so Portland State University can rename a portion of Southwest Jackson Street to Southwest Rose Hill Street.
Diego read Item 3, which staff described as a narrow, case-specific legislative action to allow PSU27s application to proceed. PBOT and DCA staff said the requested exemptions respond to three specific subsections of chapter 17.93: (1) the requirement that a commemorative name…
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