Planning Commission - 11 May 2026

The City of Sandy, Oregon Planning Commission held a meeting on May 11, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the wastewater facility plan amendment and the draft moratorium 5.0 related to development allocation. The discussion detailed the city's wastewater treatment challenges, including the need for infrastructure upgrades such as membrane bioreactor (MBR) expansion, groundwater recharge options, and discharge alternatives to Tickle Creek and the Sandy River. Cost estimates for these projects range from $134 million to $195 million, with timelines spanning four to eight years. The commission also reviewed the development allocation program (DAP) tied to the moratorium, which manages sewer capacity allocation (ERUs) for new development, with an expiration date for current allocations set for December 31, 2027. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made during the meeting, but significant capital improvement planning and funding strategies, including grant pursuits, were discussed to address the city's wastewater infrastructure needs.