Staff to map frequent‑transit corridor; Line 20 qualifies and could remove parking requirements

Planning staff presented a draft map and interpretation of the Oregon Administrative Rule governing frequent transit corridors and parking requirements, saying that "line 20 does does in fact meet that that frequency of four stops um or more an hour." The staff explanation clarified the practical effect: properties shaded in orange within a half‑mile of Line 20 would not be mandated to provide parking under the updated code.

Commissioners discussed whether frequency should be measured bi‑directionally (TriMet staff's view) or one direction (a city interpretation). Concerns were raised about walkability, the geographic extent of the no‑parking zone, and the process for updating the map as transit frequencies change. Staff said it will prepare a development‑code amendment, update the map, hold a public hearing, and forward a recommendation to city council for adoption to meet compliance timelines.