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Land Use Ordinances in Progress

A land use ordinance adopts, amends or repeals provisions of the Washington County Comprehensive Plan, which includes additional plans and related maps, or otherwise directly governs the use of land.

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Ordinance Number
897

Ordinance No. 897 amendments to the Comprehensive Framework Plan for The Urban Area, Rural/Natural Resource Plan and Bull Mountain Community Plan to reflect the River Terrace 2.0 Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Area.

In progress ordinance
Ordinance Number
901A

A-Engrossed Ordinance No. 901 would amend the Comprehensive Framework Plan for the Urban Area (CFP) Policy 10 regarding Significant Natural Resources (SNR) and Policy 41, Map B (Goal 5 Resources for Future Development Areas). It would also amend text, design elements, and the Significant Natural and Cultural Resources Maps in each of the community plans for the urban unincorporated area to reflect updates to the County’s statewide planning Goal 5 SNR program.

In progress ordinance
Ordinance Number
902A

A-Engrossed Ordinance No. 902 would amend standards in the Community Development Code (CDC) related to Significant Natural Resources (SNRs) in the urban unincorporated area to ensure they are clear and objective and meet statewide planning Goal 5 and Metro Title 13 requirements. The standards will apply to properties with mapped SNRs as shown on updated maps in the community plans.-Engrossed Ordinance No. 901 would amend the Comprehensive Framework Plan for the Urban Area (CFP) Policy 10 regarding Significant Natural Resources (SNR) and Policy 41, Map B (Goal 5 Resources for Future Development Areas). It would also amend text, design elements, and the Significant Natural and Cultural Resources Maps in each of the community plans for the urban unincorporated area to reflect updates to the County’s statewide planning Goal 5 SNR program.

In progress ordinance