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The future of Plymouth's Fairgrounds Overlay District hangs in the balance as zoning changes spark a heated debate on land use efficiency and housing density.

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City Council evaluates BICO LLC's application for higher density housing
Council discusses zoning amendments impacting density requirements for housing developments.
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June 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Prineville is gearing up for a transformative Housing Capacity Analysis thanks to a state grant, shifting planning cycles to every eight years and prioritizing community input!

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City to run state-funded Housing Capacity Analysis, Buildable Lands Inventory under new eight-year cycle
Planning staff told the Prineville Planning Commission the City received a DLCD grant to complete a Housing Capacity Analysis and Buildable Lands Inventory; consultant 3J Consulting will lead outreach, land inventories and a residential land needs analysis under a state planning cycle now set at eight years.
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August 25, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Sammamish residents are raising alarms over new development regulations that promise increased density but could be stifled by existing constraints, leading to a potential housing crisis.

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Sammamish public hearing addresses land density regulations and development challenges
Public comments highlight concerns about land efficiency and density charges in Sammamish.
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April 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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The Costa Mesa Planning Commission just took a bold step towards smarter urban growth by approving a game-changing motion to streamline land use processes!

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Commission Approves Fairview Developmental Center Land Use Plan After Key Motion
Commissioners unanimously support Fairview Center land use plan despite substitute motion failure.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Rutland is taking a bold step towards sustainability with a new development plan that promises to reduce impervious surfaces by 25% around Spartan Arena, transforming the area into a greener, more functional space for the community.

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Zoning Board approves Spartan Arena renovation reducing impervious surface by 25%
Renovation plans for Spartan Arena include a significant reduction in impervious surface area.
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May 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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McMinnville's planning staff reveals a critical shortage of commercial land, sparking debate on a strategic amendment to the urban growth boundary—will the council act in time?

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McMinnville staff recommends staged UGB work plan; council opts not to seek immediate amendment
City staff told a joint meeting of the McMinnville City Council and Planning Commission the city can meet residential and industrial land needs inside the current urban growth boundary (UGB) but lacks commercial land; staff outlined a sequential UGB amendment pathway and estimated costs and timing. Councilors declined to place a resolution to amend
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October 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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As Deschutes County grapples with wildfire risks, Sisters is at a crossroads, balancing urban expansion with the urgent need for fire safety measures.

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Sisters City Council addresses wildfire hazards and urban growth boundary concerns
City officials respond to wildfire risks and land use for urban growth expansion.
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August 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Lewiston's Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a game-changing move to simplify land division regulations—could the lot split subdivision option be making a comeback?

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Council Considers Reintroducing Lot Split Subdivision Option After Code Update Confusion
Council debates restoring lot split subdivisions to simplify property division regulations.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM