Commission hears $50,000 DLCD grant offer and next steps to update county code

Jan 27, 2026

Officials said the state’s DLCD offered a $50,000 grant for updating Wallowa County’s land-use code but will not provide or manage the consultant; county staff and commissioners discussed sourcing a consultant and next steps, and PD Franz Goebel disclosed a tentative retirement window (June–July).

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Attendees at the Nov. 25 Planning Commission meeting said the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has offered Wallowa County a $50,000 grant to support an update of county development code to better align with state rules.

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