Staff updated the commission on the comprehensive‑plan and Title 14 code amendments needed to meet state capacity requirements and said outreach will expand; commissioners flagged Oldtown character, height, tree protections and parking as primary community concerns.

At an Aug. 19 Planning & Economic Development Committee meeting, the county introduced Billy Barlow as its new deputy county executive for economic development and OSIDA executive director; he said Micron-related coordination and housing are top priorities.

Staff told commissioners the city will move forward on a state-required Housing Capacity Analysis and a land-use code audit to reconcile frequent legislative changes; commissioners will act as the public advisory committee for both efforts.

Staff presented the first draft Future Land Use Map—consolidating 19 designations into nine—announced a pin‑map comment tool and neighborhood 'swipe' maps, and said the draft chapters and technical appendices will be posted for public comment in the first week of August.

The Scappoose Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council adopt a consolidated 50‑year comprehensive plan package (CPA 2‑23; CPMA 1‑26; ZC 1‑26; DCTA 1‑26), proposing a 64‑acre urban growth boundary expansion and 480 acres of urban reserves, subject to conditions including recorded trip caps and a transportation plan update.

The Community Development Committee agreed to place a resolution on the council consent agenda that signals the city's intent to meet conditions of a Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) conditional certification allowing continued eligibility for transportation funding while the city updates its comprehensive plan, buildable lands analysis and zoning map to document capacity for assigned housing targets.

Lewis County and the City of Chehalis held a joint hearing in October 2025 on a proposed interlocal agreement to annex much of the Chehalis Urban Growth Area. Staff described state law changes, a co-management ILA to bridge a procedural lag, and potential impacts on fire-district levies and sewer rates. Public testimony showed a mix of support and担

Authority focuses on increasing housing capacity and addressing water contamination issues.

Council directed staff to present town‑hall findings and the online survey on the UGB, and staff flagged statutory requirements for a housing capacity analysis and housing production strategy (HCA/HPS) to be adopted in 2028–2029. Council asked that UGB outreach be folded into upcoming town halls and that results be reported back for council discussion.

Council members discuss maintaining housing capacity amid proposed amendments to existing codes.