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Josephine workshop on a Unified Development Code sets public review, residents press for grocery and fewer homeowner rules
Summary
At a joint workshop, city officials and consultants from Kimley‑Horn outlined a draft Unified Development Code (UDC) and recommended a public‑review process; residents urged protections for existing homeowners, limits on new regulations and measures to attract grocery and retail development.
City of Josephine officials and residents met at a joint city council and Planning & Zoning Commission workshop to review a draft Unified Development Code and agree a timetable for public review and legal checks.
Consultants from Kimley‑Horn explained the purpose of a UDC — to consolidate zoning, subdivision and development regulations into one consistent document — and said a near‑complete draft could be ready for staff review within roughly two weeks. They recommended a 30‑day public comment period, paired with two open‑house nights and online materials, and proposed returning to a joint council/PNZ session on June 1 to hear public comment and determine next steps.
The discussion highlighted two competing priorities. Some council members and residents said Josephine should preserve a small‑town feel and avoid overburdensome…
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