City, county launch joint housing-code update using state grant

Sep 14, 2026

Klamath Falls city and Klamath County staff told the planning commission they have a DLCD grant to audit and update housing development codes within the urban growth boundary; staff aim to reconcile city and county standards and deliver draft amendments in late 2026 for adoption in early 2027.

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Klamath Falls city staff and Klamath County planning officials said they will use an Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) grant to conduct a joint audit and update of residential development codes inside the urban growth boundary. John Fines, a consultant with MIG, told the commission that the work is intended ‘‘to remove barriers to housing production’’ and to align city and county rules where possible.

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