Development & economy in Oregon local government
What Oregon city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
507 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most development & economy activity
- Grants Pass, OR (94)
- Ashland, OR (39)
- Gresham, OR (37)
- Astoria, OR (34)
- Crook County, OR (23)
- Monroe, OR (22)
- Veneta, OR (21)
- Salem, OR (21)
- Central Point, OR (16)
- La Grande, OR (16)
- Benton County, OR (13)
- Klamath County, OR (12)
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Sherman County Court to receive workforce and justice court updates
The County Court will hear reports from EC Works on workforce development and the Justice Court's quarterly report. The body will also review claims and treasurer's reports from June and July 2026.
Continuation request for Park Place II Subdivision proposal
The Oregon City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to continue the Park Place II Subdivision proposal (GLUA-24-SUB-24-03-GEO-24-07-NROD-24-032). The meeting also includes standard items such as roll call, public comments, and procedural discussions. No decisions are noted beyond the hearing on…
Council considers leasing 5th Street for Cruise the Rogue farm-to-table dinner
The City Council is considering a resolution to lease a portion of 5th Street between G and H streets to Main Street Grants Pass. This lease would allow a private charity dinner to serve alcohol on city property, which is currently prohibited by municipal code.
Board will consider an industrial and data‑center development resident workshop
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes approval of Amendment No. 3 for the Rock Crushing Services Agreement at the Dougherty Pit. Business items include a resident workshop on an industrial and data‑center development, the election and allocation of Secure Rural Schools…
Board to consider Bowman Museum local option tax levy proposal
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a local option tax levy for the Bowman Museum, evaluate the Secure Rural Schools (Title III) allocation elections, and review a contract to purchase asphalt from Tri County Paving for the Juniper Heights development project. Additional topics include the scope of a…
Planning Commission to review 88-lot subdivision in Ironhorse development
The Prineville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a change of use from residential to professional office (Cu-2026-103) and an 88-lot subdivision with three mixed-use commercial lots within the Ironhorse Outline Development Plan (SUB-2026-101). The Commission will also receive updates on the…
Central Point City Council to discuss annexation and hardship discounts
The City Council will meet to conduct business regarding a homecoming parade and local administrative matters. The body is scheduled to discuss a hardship discount and consent to annex.
Council will hold an executive session on litigation, discuss services and beautification
The Ashland City Council will meet in a study session on July 20, 2026. The council will hold an executive session to consult counsel about legal rights and duties related to current or potential litigation under ORS 192.660 (2)(h). Public discussion will cover a follow‑up on houseless services, opportunities for…
Board will discuss maturing CDS and approve the financial statement
The Senior Citizens Board will approve its financial statement and hold a discussion on maturing CDS. The meeting also includes routine items such as the coordinator's report, public appearances, and other business by board members.
Commission will consider a partnership application to stabilize Suomi Hall
The Astoria Development Commission will review the Astoria Partnership Program application submitted by Friends of Suomi Hall for Phase 1 of the Lifting and Leveling, Stabilization of Suomi Hall project. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items to adopt draft minutes from November 3 2025 and June 1…
Development Code Review Taskforce to discuss Article 27 regarding access
The Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce will meet to review Article 27 (Access). The body will also approve minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting.
Arts Commission to review mural application and organizational updates
The Arts Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a mural application for 615 High Street. The commission will also discuss OCAC bylaw updates, financial support initiatives, and vision statement updates.
Planning Commission discusses development code update and leadership elections
The Planning Commission will review a Development Code Update Project presentation and a Draft Code Audit Report by Cascadia Partners. The commission will also consider electing a President and Vice-President.
TAC approves tourism grants for local events and mural project
The Tourism Advisory Committee approved several destination event grants and a mural project at the Oceanway public parking lot. The committee also reviewed monthly visitor statistics and discussed a new marketing strategy brief.
Eugene zoning change for Marjorie Avenue
The Eugene Hearings Official will consider a request to rezone 0.18 acres at 2405 Marjorie Avenue from Agricultural to Low-Density Residential. The property was recently annexed into the city and the decision will be made in writing within 15 days.
Council to discuss Hunter Communication franchise agreement
This is a workshop meeting with no final decisions. The council will discuss a franchise agreement with Hunter Communications & Technologies, LLC, review the proposed 2027 Community Grant Program schedule and policy, and receive an update on the Downtown Parking Project.
Goal-setting meeting: BAT transit, roads, waste task force, proclamation procedure
The Board of Commissioners holds a goal-setting meeting to discuss several topics including a monthly update on the Benton Area Transit Implementation Plan, a roads overview presentation, and a report on the State Municipal Solid Waste Task Force. Commissioners will also review a proposed proclamation procedure. The…
Commission deliberates on Urban Growth Strategies Adoption Package #1
The Planning Commission will hold its first deliberations regarding the first adoption package of the Urban Growth Strategies. This package includes proposed Eugene Code amendments intended to increase housing choice, facilitate jobs development, and comply with state-mandated deadlines.
City Council to consider internet franchise and zoning changes
The Millersburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Development Code text amendment and consider revisions to construction trailer regulations and parking on two streets. The meeting also includes approval of previous council minutes and reports from local law enforcement and fire departments.
Minutes of June 24 meeting: Eden Glen PUD variances heard
This document contains the minutes of the Urban Area Planning Commission meeting on June 24, 2026, not the agenda for the July 8 meeting. The commission held a public hearing on the Eden Glen planned unit development (PUD) and two variance requests: street length (388 ft vs 250 ft max) and street design width (24 ft…
Replat of Lots 1‑4 in Block 2 of Griffiths Addition into a single lot
The Central Point Planning Commission will consider a submittal (SUB‑26001) to replat Lots 1‑4 in Block 2 of the Griffiths Addition into a single parcel. The commission will also discuss the ZC‑25003 Sign Code Project. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public appearances.
Housing planning projects overview and new commissioner on Veneta agenda
The Planning Commission will hear a housing planning projects overview as part of long-range planning, welcome new Commissioner Steven Bodnar, and vote to approve the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a monthly community development activity report and open discussion. No public hearings or…
Public hearing on major Development Code update including middle housing, signs, chickens
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Development Code amendment DC 26-02, which proposes 23 changes to the city code. The changes include new requirements for middle housing land divisions, land use process updates, residential treatment facilities, child care, preschools in churches, chicken rules…
Council to vote on annexing 4.96 acres on SE McKinley Road
The council will consider a consent agenda that includes an expedited annexation of 4.962 acres at 17231 SE McKinley Road, an appointment to the Home Forward Board, an amendment to Gresham Revised Code chapters on stormwater, wastewater, and parks/streets, and the purchase of a vactor truck for up to $690,846. A…
Council to discuss massage business license code amendments
The council will receive an update on the implementation of the Massage Business License code enacted in October 2025 and consider proposed amendments to the code. This is the only substantive item on the work session agenda.
Gresham Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled
This Gresham Redevelopment Commission business meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Council to award water reservoir and tank improvement projects
The City Council will consider awarding a contract for water reservoir and tank improvement projects funded by the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF). They will also authorize the surplus of unspecified city property. During the URA meeting, they will consider two requests for URA funds and receive a…
Plan Commission to consider sign ordinance amendment for historic preservation overlay
The City Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council a zoning text amendment for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay, a final plat for Richland Heights Phase 2, two certified survey maps, and a discussion on data center zoning considerations. The meeting also includes approval of…
City Council to vote on adopting Middle Housing Land Division regulations
The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing on July 1, 2026 to consider an amendment to the Development Code that adopts Middle Housing Land Division regulations. The amendment would modify Articles 2, 3, 12, 17, 27, and 28 of the code. The Urban Area Planning Commission has already given a verbal…
Agency to vote on $160K in grants for three downtown projects
The Urban Renewal Agency and Advisory Commission will consider awarding up to $350,000 in competitive grant funding for three projects under the 2026 Call for Projects program. The three applicants—Flying M Designs, Mountain West Plaza Phase 3, and Northwest Furniture—have requested a total of $160,129. No public…
Council to vote on extending temporary green waste fee increase at Redwood Transfer Station
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Washington-Midland redevelopment opportunity plan, water incline rates, and council procedures. After the workshop, they will vote on a motion to authorize the City Manager to amend the franchise agreement with Southern Oregon Sanitation, extending a temporary rate…
Council to vote on extending green waste rate increase at Redwood Transfer Station
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Washington-Midland redevelopment opportunity plan, a water incline rate, and council procedures. Following the workshop, the council will convene a special meeting to consider a motion authorizing the city manager to amend the franchise agreement with Southern…
Planning Commission considers 50‑Year Plan with UGB expansion and urban reserves
The Planning Commission will hold a legislative hearing to recommend adoption of the 50 Year Plan, which includes amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, map, zoning, and development code. The plan proposes expanding the Urban Growth Boundary by 64 acres and establishing 480 acres of Urban Reserves to meet residential…
Mining expansion hearing and Pinecrest subdivision final plat on agenda
The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to expand mining operations by 4.1 acres at 15334 NW O'Neil Hwy. The consent agenda includes a final plat for the Pinecrest Subdivision, a 10-lot rural residential subdivision on 57 acres at 2680 NW Pinecrest Drive. Other…
Commission approves findings of fact for Middle Housing Land Division code amendment
The Urban Area Planning Commission approved findings of fact for a development code text amendment (405-00151-26) addressing Middle Housing Land Division across multiple articles. The commission also granted continuances to dates uncertain for two public hearings: the Pydel Fruitdale Townhouse Subdivision on Poplar…
Public hearing on Eden Glen PUD with major variances
The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Eden Glen Planned Unit Development (PUD) with major variances (cases 105-00110-26 and 301-00165-26). The agenda also includes roll call, public comment, and approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes. No other business or findings of fact are scheduled.
Task force to finalize survey questions, review business resources
The Small Business Task Force will hold a work session to review and finalize survey questions, and to examine the City's 'Small Business Tool Kit' and the Chamber's 'How to Start a Business' guide. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 27 and noting the June 10 meeting was cancelled. No votes or…
City Council and URA Board will discuss big box store implications
The joint work session will open with a period for public comment. Council members and URA board members will then review upcoming action items, focusing on a discussion of the big box store implications for Coos Bay. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and an addendum of any supplemental materials.
Baker City Council to vote on 2026-27 budget adoption
The City Council will consider the adoption of the 2026-27 budget and related budget changes. The body will also address the City Manager contract and Enterprise Zone administration. Additionally, the council will discuss public works mainline charge options.
Board to weigh investment in Moda Center Arena renovation
The Multnomah County Board will hold a work session to discuss potential investment in renovating the Moda Center Arena. Commissioners will also receive an update on the 2027-2028 Charter Review process and a presentation on the CRC application.