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County presents ZDO diagnostic report, proposes streamlined zoning code and form‑based approaches

Clackamas County Board of Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented a grant‑funded diagnostic of the county’s Zoning and Development Ordinance (ZDO 289) recommending clearer organization, consolidation of overlapping residential and commercial zones, consideration of form‑based code for housing, and improved neighborhood connectivity standards.

County planning staff presented the Zoning and Development Ordinance (ZDO) 289 diagnostic report — a grant‑funded assessment of the county’s urban zoning code intended to identify ways to improve clarity, speed permitting and align with state mandates.

Karen Burig, long‑range planning manager, said the project includes a final report and an action plan. Martha Fritzi, principal planner…

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