Land Use Hearing - November 10, 2026

The Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners held a land use hearing on November 10, 2026, to consider ZDO 294, a legislative package of zoning amendments intended largely to implement state requirements and clarify county code. The amendments address middle housing and single-room occupancy rules, tribal notice and significant cultural landscape procedures, farm stores and agritourism in agricultural zones, accessory-structure setbacks, and code organization and process changes. No procurement, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.

Discussion focused particularly on optional farm-store and agritourism standards, including parking, traffic management, and operating hours. The board approved ZDO 294 as recommended by the Planning Commission, with staff modifications and additional changes: general operating hours set at 7 a.m.–11 p.m.; amplified noise, fireworks, and pneumatic devices restricted to 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; and the proposed decibel limit removed. The motion passed 4–0. Staff was asked to draft an ordinance reflecting the decision for consideration at an upcoming business meeting.