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Comment on proposed natural resource map updates

Comment and learn more about Washington County’s draft natural resource maps in an online open house though Nov. 10.

A community forum from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Washington Street Conference Center, 102 SW Washington St., will provide opportunities to discuss the Significant Natural Resources (SNR): A Focused Look at Fish and Wildlife Habitat project with planners in person.

The project looks at Washington County’s fish and wildlife habitat regulations related to Statewide Planning Goal 5. The project will:

Update the natural resource inventory for the County’s urban unincorporated area
Analyze the impacts and consequences of allowing land uses that could conflict with natural resources
Recommend changes to County Comprehensive Plan policies and development review standards based on the desired level of natural resource protection

Visit the online open house to learn more and share comments.

National Move Over Day: Moving Over Saves Lives

Saturday (Oct. 21) is National Move Over Day, reminding the public that when you see any vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road, you must move over a lane or slow down.

In Oregon, it's the law! The Move Over Law requires drivers to move over a lane or slow down five miles below the speed limit for any vehicle stopped and displaying hazard lights.

Protect people in public works, emergency response, law enforcement and other fields as they work to keep our roads safe. Move over or slow down for vehicles with any color of flashing light on the side of the road.

Also remember to slow down in work zones. When you see orange signs, slow down, stay alert and be ready for changes in traffic.

WC-ROADS: Projects starting next week

Boones Ferry Road and Warm Springs Street intersection; traffic signal shutdown, Oct. 20-21 for paving.
Saltzman Road and Thompson Road intersection; traffic signal shutdown, Oct. 23-24 for utility work.
Springville Road from 173rd Avenue to Samuel Drive; daytime road closure, Oct. 23-31 for utility work by PGE.
Oleson Road and Vermont Street intersection; traffic signal shutdown, Oct. 26-27 for utility work.

Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic impacts.

Career Opportunities: Work for LUT

At Washington County, we believe our employees and services should reflect our growing and diverse community. We understand that taking care of our community means taking care of our employees.

Discover career opportunities with Land Use & Transportation! We're committed to building and maintaining a great transportation system and planning and protecting our community's land. Open positions include:

Building Official, full time regular
Plumbing Inspector, Combination Inspector I /Inspector II, full time regular
Survey Technician III, full time regular

Attend CPO Meetings

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.

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