PROPOSED LAND USE ORDINANCE NO. 839 Individual and General Notice 2018-10 July 19, 2018 The Washington County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners (Board) will soon consider proposed Ordinance No. 839. Listed below is a description of the ordinance, hearing dates and other relevant information. If you have any questions about the ordinance, or if you would like additional information, please contact Long Range Planning at lutplan@co.washington.or.us or 503-846-3519. ORDINANCE PURPOSE AND SUMMARY: Ordinance No. 839 would amend the 1988 Washington County-Beaverton Urban Planning Area Agreement (UPAA), an element of the County Comprehensive Plan. The agreement addresses coordination on comprehensive planning, annexations and development, and is required to meet statewide planning goals and requirements. Proposed updates include adding policies and processes for coordinating concept planning in Beaverton s identified Urban Reserve Planning Area and minor changes to the policies and processes for comprehensive planning in the Urban Planning Area. The map of the planning area is revised to reflect Beaverton s Urban Reserve Planning Area, changes to the Urban Planning Area and annexations since the last update. Who is Affected Owners of land in and around the area proposed in the Beaverton Urban Planning Area and Urban Reserve Area boundary. What Land is Affected Properties in and around the proposed Beaverton Urban Planning Area and Urban Reserve Planning Area boundary. PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION/LOCATION: Hearings are in the auditorium of the Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro Planning Commission Board of Commissioners 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Aug. 15, 2018 Sept. 18, 2018 At its Sept. 18, 2018 public hearing, the Board may choose to adopt the ordinance, make changes to it, continue the hearing to a future date, or reject the ordinance. If adopted Sept. 18, it would become effective Oct. 18, 2018. Department of Land Use & Transportation Planning and Development Services Long Range Planning 155 N. First Ave., Suite 350, MS14, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 phone: 503-846-3519 fax: 503-846-4412 www.co.washington.or.us/lut lutplan@co.washington.or.us
Individual/General Notice 2018-10 Proposed Ordinance No. 839 Page 2 of 2 KEY PROVISIONS: Makes minor changes to the processes and policies for coordinating comprehensive planning in the Urban Planning Area. Adds a new section on Concept Planning for Urban Reserve Areas. Replaces the Urban Planning Area map ( Exhibit A ) of the 1988 UPAA with a new map reflecting the addition of the Urban Reserve Planning Area, changes to the Urban Planning Area and recent city annexations. Adds provisions to improve development coordination in Beaverton s Urban Planning Area near Beaverton s boundaries. Adds policies regarding annexation, and a new map ( Exhibit B ) that shows areas where the County consents to annexations. Updates how city zoning is determined after city annexation of properties. Makes minor text changes throughout the document to provide consistency and clarity. AFFECTED LAND USE PLANNING DOCUMENTS: o Washington County Beaverton Urban Planning Area Agreement HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Submit oral or written testimony to the Planning Commission and/or the Board at one of the public hearings. Written testimony, including email, may be sent to the Planning Commission or Board in advance of the public hearings at the address shown on the front of this notice. Include the author s name and address with any public testimony. Staff Contact Theresa Cherniak, Principal Planner, Theresa_cherniak@co.washington.or.us, 503-846-3961 The ordinance is available for review at the following locations: www.co.washington.or.us/landuseordinances Department of Land Use & Transportation o Physical address through July 26, 2018: Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro Offices will be closed for moving July 27-Aug. 1 o Physical address beginning Aug. 2, 2018: Adams Crossing, 161 NW Adams Ave., Hillsboro Cedar Mill Community Library and Tigard Public Library Community Participation Organizations (CPOs), call 503-846-6288 S:\PLNG\WPSHARE\2018 Ord\839_Beaverton_UPAA\Notices_MailingLabels_Affidavits\General Notice\839_General_Notice_071918.dotx.docx