Land use

5th Round of Development Code Improvements Begin Community Forum, Public Invited Tues Aug 17th 6:30PM

When: Tuesday Aug 17, 2010 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Room 2A
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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Plan to Attend

The fifth round of Code improvements are being initiated with the purpose of enhancing the clarity of the Code and increasing its effectiveness. Topics of this round include:

• Assessment of Community Services Uses and consideration of a Conditional Use process
• Developing a master plan process for institutional use
• Examining alternative energy systems
• Introducing a protocol for classifying permitted uses

A community forum is tentatively scheduled for August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 in Room 2A at Gresham City Hall. Information on the topics will be shared at this meeting. Staff will also solicit input from the public on the topics and issues associated with them.

The Planning Commission will hold its first work session on DCIP-5 on August 23. This meeting is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Springwater Trail Room at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to share the topics, share public comments on the topics, and gain additional feedback.

Corridor Districts Review Development Code Improvement Project City Council unanimously approves amending Development Code

When: Tuesday July 6, 2010 6PM-8PM
Where: Council Chambers
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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The City Council unanimously approved amending the Development Code regarding issues from the 2009 Development Code Improvement Project and the 2009 Corridor Districts Review project at its hearing on June 15, 2010. The enactment reading will occur on July 6, 2010, with an effective date of August 5, 2010. The approved language may be found here under “June 15 Public Hearing.”

Gresham receives the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association's "Professional Achievement in Planning Award" for its Residential Districts Review project

When: Tuesday July 20, 2010 3PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chamber
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Project Receives Award

The City has been awarded the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (OAPA) Professional Achievement in Planning Award for the Residential Districts Review project.

This award recognizes a planning project of exceptional merit. The Residential Districts Review was a Council Work Plan project that established two new land use districts, promoted residential lot size compatibility and ensured residential density was located in appropriate locations. The project also created an innovative housing demonstration project code.

Your input needed! Share your thoughts on compatibility, mixed-use developments, residential densities and more!

When: Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
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Corridor Districts Community Forum

The City of Gresham is examining issues and opportunities in our corridor districts. These are located along roads that are served by TriMet bus and MAX lines. The City would like your input on these issues and opportunities. Please come to a workshop to learn more and share your thoughts.

Issues include:

• compatibility
• mixed-use developments
• safety
• corridor identity
• and residential densities

A draft summary of the issues is available on the project website.

The project Web site is (click on link or paste in your browser):
http://greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/planning-services/comprehensive-planning/template.aspx?id=17854

Picturing the Future survey

The City is asking for help in determining the future look of development in the City. Take the Picturing the Future survey at www.GreshamOregon.gov/live. Those completing the survey get a chance to win one of seven prizes, including a $65 Home Depot gift card.

Your input is needed! Residential Districts Review - Innovative Housing Workshop Jan 14, 2009 6:30PM

When: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6:30PM
Where: Rooms 2A and 2B, 2nd Floor
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Share Your Thoughts With Us

Your input is needed on efforts to allow innovative housing in Gresham.

Property owners, business owners, residents and other interested parties are invited for a workshop at 6:30PM Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 at City Hall. The meeting will be in Rooms 2A and 2B on the second floor of City Hall

Examples of innovative housing include:

• Cottages (often facing courtyards)
• Neighborhoods with a mix of housing types, such as single-family homes, duplexes, and tri-plexes
• Cluster developments that group housing onto one part of a site to preserve open space or natural features on the rest of the site

The City is considering changing its Development Code to allow innovative housing types or configurations

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Proposal to divide property at 2120 NE 162 Ave into 2nd buildable lot

When: Monday, Dec 1, 2008 7:00PM
Where: Springwater Trail Room (1st floor)
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Proposal

The land division proposal to be submitted is located at 2120 NE 162nd Ave. The property is located on the East side of 162nd Ave and North of Halsey St. The legal description of the property is Parcel #1 of Partition Plat No. 1995-151, located within the City of Gresham and Multnomah County, and the Multnomah County tax identification number is R-238920.

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The proposal is to divide the property in a fashion that would allow a 2nd buildable lot to be created under the current zoning and planning codes of the City of Gresham.

Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards May Effect Your Property Value

When: Monday October 27, 2008 6:30PM
Where: Council Chambers
Public Safety & Schools Building
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon

The City of Gresham Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the Development Code Improvement Project at its next meeting on October 27, 2008. If you would like to see the materials for this meeting, please visit the Planning Commission website at: http://www.greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/mayor-and-city-council/council-advisory-committees/Planning-Commission.aspx.

For more information contact Stacy Humphrey, Special Projects Planner, City of Gresham, phone (503) 618-2202, or email stacy.humphrey@ci.gresham.or.us.