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Challenges & Opportunities: FY 2021-22 Annual Report available online 

Challenges & Opportunities: FY 2021-22, the Washington County Land Use & Transportation annual report, is now online. 

“As the title says, we’ve had challenges this year,” said Stephen Roberts, LUT Director. “I’m proud to say LUT staff met those challenges head on, turning them into opportunities to improve our services to our customers.” 

The Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program 2023-2028 funding cycle provided transportation staff with an opportunity to connect with people, including community-based organizations. Staff held two online open houses, two listening sessions, two focus groups, a workshop and attended more than 15 area events. Nearly 1,000 people completed surveys to select their top three proposed projects for MSTIP funding in each commissioner district.

Watch the videos about MSTIP.

Community Planning staff asked people how the County could best expand middle housing allowances as required under House Bill 2001. Staff conducted focus groups, listening sessions and an online open house. They spoke with residential builders and developers, renters, community-based organizations and more. The result was county ordinances updating regulations and encouraging more middle housing. Learn more

During FY 2021-22, other LUT activities included:

• Ongoing planning for the future Council Creek Regional Trail. See what’s ahead
• Review and filing of 257 records of survey
• Installation of 479 ADA ramps
• Managing 101 road projects in design or construction
• Maintaining pavement conditions on County roads at or above target levels. Watch the video

Learn more about LUT activities in FY 2021-22. Visit Challenges & Opportunities at 21-22.lutannualreport.com

Building Services, Current Planning open Mondays-Thursdays for in-person services

Starting Jan. 4, the Land Use & Transportation (LUT) third-floor lobby of the Public Services Building will once again be open for in-person services on Wednesdays.

In-person services will be available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The lobby will remain closed for in-person services on Fridays.

“The temporary Wednesday closures allowed staff to eliminate a significant permit backlog that resulted from a staff shortage,” said Stephen Roberts, Director, LUT. “We are back to our regular hours, now that we've been able to hire new staff and our team has been able to catch up."

Most services continue to be available remotely - online, by phone or via U.S. Mail - 24 hours/day, seven days a week. For more online services visit Building Services and Currrent Planning. To schedule an in-person appointment, call Building Services at 503-846-3470 or Current Planning at 503-846-8761. 

Comment on the Regional Mobility Pricing Project

Provide comment on the upcoming Regional Mobility Pricing Project study about tolling on I-5 and I-205.

The Oregon Department off Transportation is looking for public input on the range of community and environmental issues to study.

Comments can be submitted using the Regional Mobility Pricing Project Scoping Comment Form through Jan. 6.

Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online temporarily as per the new COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement.

Jan. 5: Proposed neighborhood commercial center

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 0.61 acre in the NCC NB District (Neighborhood Corner Commercial District North Bethany) and is located at the intersection of NW Shackelford Road and NW 170th Avenue. Contact Tara Lund, CIDA, Inc., at 503-226-1285 or taral@cidainc.com.

District 2; CPO 7

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which  CPO you live in and learn more.