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Maupin council adopts new Street Design Standards into Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance #333)
Summary
The Maupin City Council voted 7-0 on Dec. 18 to adopt Ordinance #333, adding updated Street Design Standards to the city’s Comprehensive Plan; the rules will apply only to new streets and include prioritized projects to support future grant applications.
The Maupin City Council adopted Ordinance #333 on Dec. 18, 2024, to amend the Comprehensive Plan and add updated Street Design Standards that will apply to new streets. The ordinance was read by City Attorney Ruben Cleaveland and passed on a 7-0 roll-call vote after staff presentations and public comment.
Planner Jamie Crawford and Project Manager Nick Gross presented slides explaining that the updated standards provide optional street designs tailored to local topography and a prioritized project list intended to improve competitiveness for grants. Resident Lynn Ewing cautioned that "leaving gravel shoulders causes more work and cost to keep in good repair," a concern staff said the plan addresses by allowing street-by-street decisions.
The ordinance moves the Street Design Standards into the Comprehensive Plan and into zoning and subdivision ordinances so they can be enforced for new development. City staff noted that the updated standards will not be applied retroactively to existing streets. Councilor Mark Roper made the motion to adopt Ordinance #333; Councilor Mike Foreaker seconded. The vote was Aye: Shelby Dumire, Tom Troutman, Kathy Peck, Mike Foreaker, Mark Roper, Mayor Carol Beatty, and Councilor Miles; Nays: none.
Councilors and staff discussed stormwater interactions with adjacent ODOT systems and emphasized that the plan is intended to give the City flexibility to choose appropriate designs for different locations. The Planning Department posted the supporting document link in the meeting chat; Recorder Christine Wolfe confirmed the plan is available on the city website. The ordinance becomes part of the City of Maupin Comprehensive Plan and will inform future subdivision and street decisions.
