Milwaukie Planning Commission Meeting - 07/22/2025

The City of Milwaukie Oregon Planning Commission held a meeting on July 22, 2025, primarily focused on proposed code amendments aimed at incentivizing affordable housing development. The commission discussed a package of legislative amendments designed to consolidate affordable housing incentives into one section of the city code, targeting middle housing, mixed-use residential, and multi-unit developments. Key procurement-related topics included incentives such as setback reductions, increased building height allowances, and design standard adjustments to reduce construction costs and encourage affordable housing projects. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the affordability duration requirements, with rental units required to remain affordable for 99 years and ownership units for 60 years, which sparked debate among commissioners regarding the impact on homeowner equity and long-term affordability. The commission voted to recommend approval of the amendments to the city council, with a modification changing the limit on consecutive townhomes from six units to a maximum linear length of 200 feet. The meeting also included updates on upcoming community events and the city’s new website launch, with no additional procurement actions reported.