Planning Commission Reviews Middle Housing Code Amendments, Small Community Grants, and Accessible Short-Term Rentals
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Presentation of Draft Code Amendments for Middle Housing
The City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with a presentation on the draft code amendments for middle housing. Rachel Cotton from Cascadia Partners presented the proposed changes, which are required by Senate Bill 406. This bill mandates that jurisdictions in Tillamook County allow middle housing types, such as duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses, and cottage clusters, in areas zoned for residential use. The amendments must be implemented by June 30th. The presentation included details on state rules and local control areas, such as allowing detached forms of plexes and implementing design standards for garages and driveways. The discussion also covered minimum lot sizes, building heights, and parking requirements.