Milwaukie Planning Commission - 08/11/2026

The City of Milwaukie Oregon Planning Commission held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, primarily focused on proposed legislative amendments to the manufacturing and business industrial zoning districts. City planners presented updates aimed at modernizing zoning codes to better align with current business needs, including broadening industrial use allowances, clarifying prohibited uses such as schools and religious institutions, and introducing an objective review process for certain developments. The commission discussed definitions and distinctions related to data centers and data processing uses, emphasizing the need for clearer language to avoid ambiguity. After public testimony was closed with no comments received, the commission unanimously voted to recommend the code amendments to the city council. Additionally, the commission reviewed a work session on housekeeping code amendments addressing clerical corrections, clarifications, and minor policy alignments to improve code administration and consistency. Future meeting dates and agenda items, including an appeal hearing and rezoning proposals, were also noted.