Portland Tribune Thursday, 15 May 2014 01:00 |
The West Linn City Council chose not to make a final vote on the much discussed regulatory streamlining project Monday night, but it did hear impassioned testimony from both sides during a public hearing.
The city council pushed back its final vote on the regulatory streamlining project to June 9
The council agreed to delay its final vote to June 9 in order to allow for all testimony to be properly considered.
“Usually at public hearings, we take testimony, close the hearing and move to make a decision,” Mayor John Kovash said. “This hearing, we’ve gotten written testimony which came in late today. Because this is not an action that needs to be taken tonight, we’re going to close the public hearing and continue to a later date so we will have time to consider testimony.”
The project, which kicked off in April 2013, is a key facet of the city’s effort to foster economic development in its commercial areas. A series of amendments to the community development code were created with the intent to “remove unnecessary, inefficient regulatory barriers associated with doing business in the city.”
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Sounds a lot like Lake Oswego's Code Streamlining efforts which also include "removing barriers to mixed-use development."
It's confusing. There are several web pages to look at for various code change efforts going on right now. They should be done one at a time. Try using these links for further information:
There are 3 projects listed on this page plus revisions to the Sensitive Lands program.
Comments on any and all code revisions are due to the Planning Dept. by June 10. They NEED your help! Please read prior posts on codes.
This is no joke people! Codes are the legal means by which our cities get built - up, out, and in ways you may or may not like. Voice your concerns - NOW!
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