Planning Commission 05/12/2026

The City of Milwaukie Planning Commission held a meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on proposed updates to the manufacturing and business industrial zoning districts. City planners presented research and stakeholder feedback aimed at modernizing zoning codes to better reflect current industrial and business uses while preserving the character and employment capacity of these zones. Key procurement-related discussions included potential zoning amendments to allow new permitted uses such as creative space and wholesale trade in the manufacturing zone, and indoor/outdoor recreation as a limited use in the business industrial zone. The commission also discussed removing overly restrictive use standards, introducing clear and objective development standards to streamline project approvals, and maintaining protections against commercial encroachment to preserve industrial land. The Planning Commission voted to continue a separate hearing to June 9th and planned to draft code amendments for further review and eventual recommendation to the City Council later in the summer. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the zoning updates could influence future development and procurement opportunities in the city’s industrial areas.