Status: Approved by City Council Ordinance 2010-005 on April 6, 2010

The new standards become effective May 6, 2010.
Notice of Decision
Approved Code Language

The City Council approved revisions to the Sherwood Zoning and Community Development Code (linked above). The changes insert industrial design standards into the “Site Plan” section of the code (16.90). It also includes changes to the review process for industrial developments to allow for staff-level review if specific design standards are met and a Planning Commission review for a greater level of subjectivity. Finally, it includes changes to the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district in chapter 16.32 and the General Industrial (GI) zoning district in chapter 16.34 to comply with Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan (UGMFP). Specifically, these changes limit the amount of space dedicated to uses that cater to daily customers.  The  changes would buildings that receive site plan approval after January 1, 2010. The Planning Commission  made a recommendation to the City Council who made the ultimate decision.

Location: City wide, Industrially zoned properties

Staff Contact: Heather Austin 503-625-4206

Public Notice
Public Notice that Property Owners received
Public Notice for City Council Public Hearing

Hearing Date:   March 16, 2010 (City Council) continued to April 6, 2010 for deliberation only - no public testimony

Decision Maker: City Council

Legislation Packet for City Council Consideration
Executive Summary
Ordinance 2010-XXX
Exhibit 1 - PC Recommendation

Public Comment Period Closes: The City Council Closed the public hearing on March 16, 2010 and therefore, no further public testimony will be taken.
Project Code Language
Metro Title 4 Industrial and Employment Lands Map
Staff Report to Planning Commission
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
Written testimony from Group Mackenzie