Planning Commission Meeting Recording - July 23, 2026

The City of Woodburn Planning Commission held a work session on July 23, 2026, focused on the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO) code audit. City staff and consultants from Cascadia Partners presented an overview of proposed revisions to ensure the ordinance's compliance with state statutes, particularly regarding housing development regulations and clear and objective standards. The discussion covered required updates to address statutory compliance, including middle housing definitions, accessory dwelling unit parking exemptions, manufactured housing standards, and affordable housing provisions. The consultants emphasized maintaining policy intent while clarifying language to meet new state mandates, especially for tree preservation and design standards. No votes or decisions were made during this session; the commission was invited to provide input on draft approaches, with further detailed code amendments expected in a future meeting. Additional updates included ongoing local development projects and the city's recent All-American City award recognition.