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Council gets update on mural code, sign code, and planning work

Milwaukie City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Staff and the beautification committee reviewed a draft mural code; Assistant Planner Clarissa Davis will refine language before returning to the BNC and then council. Staff are also working on sign code simplification and farm‑stand rules, with a planning commission review planned for June on farm stands.

Planning staff and councilors discussed progress on a proposed mural code and broader planning updates, including sign code work and farm‑stand rules. The beautification and culture committee (BNC) provided feedback and Assistant Planner Clarissa Davis will refine a draft before returning to BNC and council for further review.

Staff noted sign code work is complex because of First Amendment and litigation risks and said they plan to simplify the code to meet city needs. Farm‑stand code changes are slated to go to the planning commission in June. Councilors asked questions about lease length and maintenance responsibilities for murals, and staff said these details remain under discussion.