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Canby council authorizes mayor to send letter opposing proposed state middle-housing rules
Summary
Council directed the mayor to send a formal comment letter to the Department of Land Conservation and Development expressing concerns that proposed middle-housing rules exceed the scope of House Bill 2258 and would undermine local zoning authority.
Canby planning staff briefed council Aug. 5 on proposed state middle-housing rules implementing House Bill 2258. Staff said the draft rules would broaden statewide standards in ways that could override local zoning — for example, reducing setbacks and allowing significantly more units on typical low-density lots. Planning staff warned of implementation challenges and urged the council to submit comments.
Council authorized the mayor to sign a staff-drafted letter to the Department of Land Conservation and Development that expresses professional opposition to the draft rules and offers suggested revisions. Planning staff framed the request in the context of the League of Oregon Cities and other municipalities that raised similar concerns. The motion passed unanimously.
