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Council targets zoning review and state technical assistance to boost local business climate
Summary
The council prioritized zoning review, education modules and coordinated visits with Business Oregon and Regional Solutions to support local businesses; members discussed costs and phased approaches to comprehensive planning.
Councilors discussed economic development objectives centered on zoning and business outreach. Facilitator Wykowski recommended targeted zoning changes and Oregon Main Street education modules before hosting a business-focused town hall, noting a full comprehensive plan update would be costlier and take longer.
Staff estimated that a full comprehensive-plan update could cost in the range of $60,000–$150,000 and suggested using DLCD technical assistance and a phased approach (zoning-focused work first) to limit consultant costs. Wykowski offered to schedule a joint visit with Regional Solutions, Business Oregon and other state partners to inform the council’s next steps.
