Umatilla County schedules second reading of development code overhaul for Sept. 2

Aug 19, 2026

The board set a Sept. 2 second reading for broad development code amendments updating county zoning and land‑use rules to align with recent Oregon statutes and administrative rules, including changes affecting ADUs, family child care homes, farm dwellings and sign standards.

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During a land‑use hearing on Aug. 19, staff summarized proposed edits to the Umatilla County Development Code to implement changes required by recent Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules and to clarify local provisions. The amendment package addresses a wide range of land‑use topics, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), family child care homes, replacement dwellings in EFU zones, lot‑of‑record criteria, and certain signage size limits.

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