Planning Commission - October 12, 2026

The Oregon City Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 12, 2026, regarding legislative file LEG 26-002, the Goal 5 cultural areas rule technical implementation. Staff proposed amending city code to move tribal notice from the pre-application stage to land-use notice for Type II and higher land-use actions involving ground disturbance, aligning local procedures with the revised state Goal 5 requirements. The change is expected to take effect January 1, 2027. Staff also described—but did not include in this amendment—possible future processes for cultural landscape features and optional local archaeological survey protections. No public testimony was received.

The Commission approved a motion recommending the amendment to the City Commission and continuing the matter to its November 4 hearing. Staff said this amendment would be combined with a separate project affecting Chapter 17.40 in one implementing ordinance. No contracts, vendor selections, spending approvals, or other procurement activity were identified.