Long Range Planning
The West Linn Planning Department's long range planning goals include ensuring quality service to the public in response to the continuing growth and concerns of the community in planning issues.
- River Access
- Historic Character
- Reinvestment Opportunity
- Promote development of diverse housing options, parks, shops, and workspaces for people of all ages, incomes, and abilities
- Identify Necessary Zoning Changes to Implement the Community's VIsion
- Facilitate the development of thriving mixed uses that cater to the community needs, contributing to a vibrant local economy
The Climate-Friendly & Equitable Communities( (CFEC) rules were created by the State of Oregon based on an executive order issued by former Governor Kate Brown.
The new rules require some cities and counties to make significant changes to their regulations around land use and development, parking requirements, transportation system planning, and expanded regional coordination.
The primary areas of impact to the City of West Linn includes:
Oregon House Bill 2003, passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2019 in response to the state’s housing crisis, requires jurisdictions to update their Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and develop an associated Housing Production Strategy. The aim is to help communities meet the housing needs of Oregonians.
The West Linn City Council adopted Ordinance 1736 to amend the West Linn Community Development Code to promote the development of Middle Housing options in compliance with Oregon House Bill 2001.
