# Planning Commission 09/14/2026


**Body:** City of Lake Oswego
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The City of Lake Oswego Planning Commission held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and recommending semiannual code amendments related to land use and development regulations. The discussion included maintenance amendments to align local codes with state building codes and clarify definitions, as well as policy amendments addressing neighborhood meeting requirements for middle housing land divisions, minor variance processes for carport expansions, and interim compliance approaches for detached plex housing standards pending state rulemaking. The commission deliberated on these amendments, including provisions related to tree removal notifications under state law and impacts on protected riparian areas. The commission voted unanimously to approve the staff's presentation of the amendments for consideration by the City Council. No direct procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.

**Source:** City of Lake Oswego