Land Use Hearings Officer - Z0144-26 - July 16, 2026

This was a land use hearing conducted by the Clackamas County Hearings Officer on July 16, 2026, regarding application Z0144-26 for a conditional use permit to operate a recreational gym facility on a rural residential farm and forest zoned property. The hearing focused on the compliance of the proposal with county zoning and development codes, including parking, transportation access, water availability, and comprehensive plan consistency. Staff recommended denial due to incomplete information and unmet criteria, particularly concerning transportation system adequacy, hydrogeologic water feasibility, parking requirements, and comprehensive plan alignment. The applicant acknowledged the outstanding issues and requested approval with conditions, committing to address all requirements. The hearings officer agreed to hold the record open until September 25, 2026, for the applicant to submit additional evidence, with subsequent periods for public and county response and final applicant argument, extending the statutory 150-day decision deadline by three weeks to November 20, 2026. No final decision was made at the hearing; the process was continued to allow resolution of outstanding compliance matters.