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At a glance: Veneta council votes — Jan. 12, 2026
Summary
Council unanimously approved first readings for Ordinances No. 597–599 and adopted Ordinance No. 600 in one meeting; the consent agenda was approved and several reappointments were confirmed.
Key actions from the Veneta City Council meeting on Jan. 12, 2026:
- Ordinance No. 597: First reading by title approved unanimously (5‑0). Topic: move short‑term rental regulations out of the development code. - Ordinance No. 598: First reading by title approved unanimously (5‑0). Topic: adopt short‑term rental regulations into the Veneta Municipal Code (removes 400 sq. ft guest‑room rule; updates transient room tax language). - Ordinance No. 599: First reading by title approved unanimously (5‑0). Topic: update outdoor lighting code to lumen‑based measurement and LED streetlight requirement. - Ordinance No. 600: Introduced, read twice, and adopted in one meeting; unanimous adoption (5‑0). Topic: temporary deferral of system development charges under VMC Chapter 13.25. - Consent agenda: approved unanimously (5‑0). - Appointments: Planning Commission reappointments of Paula Phillips and Alan Blyther and Economic Development Committee reappointment of John Tribolet were confirmed without objection.
Roll‑call votes were recorded as unanimous for all listed motions; the meeting record shows no public comments on the ordinance items.
