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Coos Bay commissioners continue proposed ban on new mini-storage to allow zoning analysis
Summary
Facing objections from storage owners and industry representatives about need and notification, commissioners voted to continue a proposed text amendment that would broadly prohibit new mini/self-storage facilities and asked staff for maps and zone-specific guidance; continuance set for Jan. 13, 2026.
The Coos Bay Planning Commission held a second public hearing on Oct. 14 on proposed text amendments to add a definition for "mini storage" and to broadly prohibit new mini/self-storage facilities in zones where they are not already expressly banned. After hearing owners and industry representatives raise concerns about demand, notice and economic effects, the commission voted to continue the matter to the Jan. 13, 2026 meeting for further zoning analysis and mapping.
City staff said the amendment is council-initiated and aims to protect a limited supply…
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