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Multnomah County board approves final‑year amendment for zoning code cleanup contract
Summary
The board approved a $73,505 amendment to a consultant contract for the zoning code improvement project to fund final code work and public engagement in 2027; staff said the total contract value will be about $314,325 and no amendment was required on the floor after a materials upload error was corrected.
The Multnomah County Board voted to amend a consultant contract for the county’s zoning code improvement project, adding $73,505 to cover final code drafting and public engagement in 2027. Kevin Cook, principal planner with the Department of Community Services (DCS), told the board the amendment will bring the contract to about $314,325 and allow staff to finish third‑phase work and prepare a final draft for the Planning Commission and the Board next year.
Clerks and staff noted a procedural upload error: the wrong resolution file had been posted online earlier, but staff corrected the packet and confirmed the APR reflected the correct contract amount. Commissioners clarified the record before taking a roll‑call vote. The resolution passed with recorded affirmative votes from the commissioners present.
Public testimony included comments from a resident who supported the measure while reiterating concerns about permitting and affordable housing production. No amendments to the contract were made on the floor.
What happens next: Staff will complete the remaining code work and public engagement through 2027 and return code amendments to the Planning Commission and the Board for further consideration.
