Seaside, OR

City Council Discusses Housing Inventory, Infrastructure Challenges, and Affordable Housing Strategies

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Apr 11, 2025

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Housing Inventory and Infrastructure Analysis

The City Council meeting focused extensively on a detailed presentation by Steve Faust from 3J Consulting and Alyssa Gertler, Clatsop County Housing Manager, regarding the housing inventory and infrastructure needs in Seaside. This project is a part of a comprehensive regional effort to assess housing supply, buildable land, and infrastructure capabilities in Clatsop County, including Seaside.

Steve Faust explained the methodology behind the buildable land inventory, which involves identifying developable land by removing constraints like stream corridors, steep slopes, and wetlands. The inventory revealed significant constraints in Seaside, such as floodplains and steep slopes, with most larger buildable parcels located east of Highway 101. However, the accuracy of the inventory was questioned, particularly regarding the inclusion of mobile home parks and discrepancies in parcel sizes.

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