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OTHER LAND USE ORDINANCES ADOPTED

Wineries
½ B-Engrossed Ord. No. 815 amended the Community y Correct an inaccurate Metro Code
Development Code (CDC) to include state-legislated reference for a future industrial area,
standards for wineries in rural areas. y Modify the development appeal process
Effective: 11/24/17 in Transit-Oriented Land Use Districts,
y Allow air conditioning units in
infill standards residential side yard setbacks and
“Unlike a brick-and-mortar restaurant, which occupies “Food carts can create a spirit of community and neigh- ½ A-Engrossed Ord. No. 820 amended the y Make minor adjustments to certain mobile
Comprehensive Framework Plan for the Urban Area
a site permanently, a food cart is mobile and occu- borliness,” said Theresa Cherniak, Principal Planner, and CDC relating to infill development of properties home subdivision setback provisions.
pies a site temporarily,” Savin said. “So many of the Community Planning. “They bring people together, no larger than two acres in the R-5 and R-6 land Effective: 11/24/17
requirements for restaurants were not appropriate for sparking opportunities for social interaction. They use districts.
group Care and fair housing
food carts.” send a message that the area supports local busi- Effective: 11/24/17
½ Ord. No. 823 amended the CDC to allow
nesses and entrepreneurship. These carts become a
The CDC modifications for food carts are expected to destination stop that often draws customers to other urban planning area agreements (upaas) development of retirement communities with
encourage more vendors in appropriate locations with nearby businesses.” ½ A-Engrossed Ord. No. 821 updated the a continuum of care in more land use districts
and to provide more flexibility in design
UPAA between Washington County and
sufficient parking; safe, convenient bicycle and pedes-
the city of Sherwood. of senior housing communities.
trian access; and other site requirements. And, of course, food carts offer a lot of culinary
½ Ord. No. 829 updated the UPAA between Effective: 10/5/17
food choices. Washington County and the city of Hillsboro.
Ordinance No. 831 came about in part because inter- Quarry regulations
est in development of food cart pods, where several “Food carts are famous for providing a range of cui- Both ordinances: ½ Ord. No. 824 amended the CDC to allow
y Added policies and processes for coordinating
food carts locate on one site—has increased in recent sines,” Cherniak said. “They provide something for a new Special Use (SU): Special Mineral/Aggregate
concept planning in the Urban Reserves within Mining and or/Processing in the Exclusive Forest
years. The pods are attractive to vendors because they everyone and can be a great community builder.” each city’s area of interest, and Conservation (EFC) District.
often offer amenities and are usually located in high- y Made minor changes to the process for Effective: 11/24/17
traffic areas. comprehensive planning in the Urban
Planning Area, parking and loading standards
y Revised Urban Planning Area maps to reflect ½ A-Engrossed Ord. No. 827 amended the CDC to:
Sherwood’s and Hillsboro’s Urban Reserve Areas, y Adjust minimum off-street parking requirements,
y Updated the Urban Planning Area y Establish parking standards for regulated
and annexations since the last update. affordable housing,

Effective: 10/26/17 (Sherwood); y Expand eligibility for reducing minimum
11/10/17 (Hillsboro) parking ratios,
y Update parking lot design standards, and
omnibus — minor amendments
½ A-Engrossed Ord. No. 822 amended the Rural y Add standards for electric vehicle charging
/Natural Resource Plan, the Comprehensive spaces and motorcycle parking.
Framework Plan and CDC to: Effective: 11/24/17
y Clarify school district documentation and
notice requirements for plan amendments housekeeping
and development applications that could ½ Ordinance No. 828 made minor updates,
impact demand for school capacity, corrections and revisions to Washington County’s
Rural/Natural Resource Plan, the Comprehensive
y Reflect state law for plan amendments Framework Plan for the Urban Area and the CDC.
in the Urban and Rural Reserves,
Effective: 11/24/17
y Clarify certain neighborhood
meeting requirements,

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