Planning Commission 07/13/2026

The City of Lake Oswego Planning Commission held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to housing and economic development code amendments. Key procurement-related topics included the selection of 3J Consulting as the consultant for a comprehensive code audit project funded by a $306,000 Metro 2040 grant. The project aims to identify and remove barriers in the community development code to streamline housing construction and business development, with a target completion by the end of 2027. The commission also reviewed proposed semiannual code amendments addressing maintenance and policy changes, including compliance with state mandates such as House Bill 2138, which requires allowing detached duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes by January 1, 2027. Discussions included potential process improvements for land divisions and variance applications to reduce review times and costs. The commission sought input on policy amendments and public involvement strategies, with further work sessions and public hearings scheduled for the fall. Additionally, a volunteer was appointed as liaison to the library site reuse task force, and the commission is seeking a volunteer for the technical advisory committee related to the code audit project.