Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Reviews Zoning Code Updates, Community Grant Programs, and Lake Lytle Project

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Sep 19, 2024

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Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan Updates

The meeting opened with a presentation by Rachel Cotton and Jamin Kimmel from Cascadia Partners, focusing on updates to the zoning code and comprehensive plan in response to Senate Bill 406. Cotton explained that Senate Bill 406 mandates that medium and large cities in Oregon, including Rockaway Beach, update their zoning codes to allow more types of middle housing, such as duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes, and cottage clusters. The deadline for these changes is June 30, 2025.

Cotton emphasized the importance of community feedback in shaping these updates and introduced key concepts, including the flexibility in housing configurations, minimum lot sizes, and design standards. Commissioners and community members engaged in a detailed discussion about the pros and cons of allowing detached versus attached housing units, the size limits for cottage clusters, and the potential impact of design standards on maintaining the community's character.

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Tourism & Arts Commission Tackles Public Art Policy, Fund Request Process, and Meeting Rescheduling

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Tourism & Arts Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21st. All members present, including Chair Libby Gast and Vice Chair Greg Swedenborg, agreed to approve the minutes without any modifications.

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner

Expansion of Non-Conforming Use at 544 North Pacific Street The Planning Commission of Rockaway Beach convened to deliberate on a conditional use application for the expansion of a non-conforming use at 544 North Pacific Street. The applicant, David Meyer, sought approval to add an addition to his existing single-family home

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Source Water Protection Program Overview The City Council meeting featured a presentation by Susan De Circa of GSI Water Solutions, who provided an overview of the Source Water Protection Program. The program aims to reduce risks to the city's primary drinking water source, Jetty Creek. Susan highlighted the

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Funding, Delays Tree Code for Housing Efforts, and Tackles Community Grants Challenges

Approval of Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with Chair Les Sinclair calling it to order and suggesting an amendment to the agenda. The committee decided to postpone the review of the May 9, 2025, minutes to the next meeting, focusing instead on the April 17 and May 1 minutes. A

Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan Updates

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