LU 2022-011 PA Development Code Update

Proposal: The City started a code clean-up project with the goal of providing a more clear and usable code for staff, residents, and developers. The proposal is to amend the following Chapters of the Community Zoning and Development Code: 16.10 (Definitions), 16.40 (Planned Unit Developments), 16.46 (Manufactured Homes), 16.16 (Dual Use of Required Space),16.70 (General Provisions), 16.72 (Procedures for Processing Development Permits), 16.84 (Variances), 16.86 (Temporary Uses), 16.90 (Site Planning), 16.96 (On-Site Circulation Chapter), 16.120 (Subdivisions), 16.122 (Land Partitions), 16.132 (General Provisions) and all chapters within Division VIII, Environmental Resources. The code clean-up seeks to create development code standards to implement Ballot Measure 109, correct errors, increase consistency between sections, create needed definitions, and clarify code language and intent. 

There are four substantive changes in the amendment package 1) proposed criteria for model homes in the Chapter 16.86 (Temporary Uses) 2) reducing Adjustment and Class B variance percentages in Chapter 16.84 (Variances); 3) a new proposed industrial design criterion in Chapter 16.90 (Site Planning); and 4) allowing psylocibin uses with development standards in the General Industrial (GI) zone. 

Location: N/A

Staff Contact: Erika Palmer, Planning Manager

Decision Maker: The Sherwood Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council.  Sherwood City Council is the final decision maker.

Public Hearing Date:  January 24, 2023

Public Hearing Notice: (see attached)

Public Hearing Comment Period: Open.  Please direct comments to Erika Palmer, Planning Manager by 5:00pm January 13, 2023 to have them addressed in the staff report.  Public testimony will also be received at the public hearing.

Application Materials are available below