Legislative Amendment (LA) 23-02: Economic Opportunities Analysis
Project ID:
LA 23-02
Project Type:
Planning
Project Status:
Approved
Date Received:
Monday, January 8, 2024
What is an urban growth boundary (UGB)?
Under Oregon land use law, cities are required to anticipate and plan for growth. Every city in Oregon is within and surrounded by a UGB, which is the area outside of the city limits intended to ensure a 20-year supply of future land for housing, public spaces, employment, and infrastructure needs. Oregon law requires that we plan for and accommodate a 20-year supply of land for predicted population growth.
The last time the City evaluated our available employment land was in 2001 via what is called an Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). Along with updating the EOA, the City is updating its buildable lands inventory (BLI).
The City last evaluated our residential land needs via a Housing Needs Analysis (HNA) in 2019.
The City has a Parks Master Plan update currently underway with expected adoption in early 2024 that will help ensure the city has sufficient park and recreational opportunities to meet the needs and desires of current and future population.
Timeline
January 2023 Council authorization to enter into a contract with Johnson Economic, LLC to assist with the BLI and EOA.
April-August, 2023 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings.
October 12, 2023 Planning Commission work session and presentation on BLI and EOA.
October 23, 2023 City Council work session and presentation on BLI and EOA.
November 9, 2023 Planning Commission Public Hearing. View the staff report.
December 11, 2023 City Council Public Hearing. View the staff memo starting on p. 127 of the Council agenda packet.
January 8, 2024 Ordinance No. 2619 Adopted by City Council.
