PROPOSAL: In July 2022, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) adopted the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules to help meet state goals to reduce climate pollution, especially from transportation. The rules apply to urban metropolitan areas throughout Oregon. The City of Troutdale proposes adopting new CFEC regulations as mandated by the state. The proposed text amendments will implement the following Oregon Administrative Rules:
Reduction of Parking Mandates for Development Types (OAR 660-012-0430)
- Require no more than one parking space per unit in residential developments
- No parking requirements for residential care/training/treatment facilities
- No parking requirements for childcare, single-room occupancy housing, residential units smaller than 750 square feet, affordable housing, publicly supported housing, emergency and transitional shelters, and domestic violence shelters.
Parking Reform Near Transit Corridors (OAR 66-012-0440)
- Tri-Met Line 77, no parking requirements for lots or parcels within one-half mile of the transit corridor
Electric Vehicle Charging (EV) (OAR 660-012-0410)
- New multi-family residential buildings with five or more residential dwelling units, and new mixed-use buildings with five or more residential dwelling units, will be required to install EV conduits to accommodate 40% of all vehicle parking spaces.
Parking Regulation Improvements (OAR 660-012-0405)
- Preferential placement of carpool/vanpool parking
- Allow redevelopment of any portion of a parking lot for bike or transit uses
- Allow and encourage redevelopment of underutilized parking for other uses
- Allow and facilitate shared parking
- New parking lots more than ½ acre in size must install 40% tree canopy or solar panels,
- solar/wind fee-in lieu or green energy
- Adopt parking maximums in locations such as downtowns, regional or community center, and transit-oriented development
Reducing the Burden of Parking Mandates (OAR 660-012-0425)
- Garages and carports may not be required for residential developments
- Garage parking spaces shall count towards off-street parking mandates
- Provision of shared parking shall be allowed to meet parking mandates
- Required parking maybe provided off-site, within 2,000 feet of pedestrian travel of a site
- Reduce parking mandates if providing solar panels or wind power capacity, carsharing parking space, EV parking spaces, units that are fully accessible to people with mobility disabilities.
Fair Parking Policies (OAR 660-012-0445(1)(a)(B and D)
- Requiring employers of 50 or more employees who provide free or subsidized parking to their employees at the workplace to provide a flexible commute benefit of $50 per month
- A new 10% tax on the revenue from new commercial parking lots
The following chapters of TDC are proposed to be amended:
- TDC Chapter 6.700 Planned Unit Development
- TDC Chapter 8.000 Development and Design Standards
- TDC Chapter 9.000 Off-Street Parking and Loading
The following titles of the TMC are proposed to be amended:
- TMC Title 3, Revenue and Finance
- Creating a new chapter 3.40, Commercial Parking Lot Local Tax
- TMC Title 5, Business License and Regulations
ADDRESS: N/A This is a change to the Troutdale Development Code.
TAX MAP & TAX LOT ID#: N/A
DECISION MAKING PROCESS: Text amendment applications are required to have public hearings and undergo a Type IV legislative procedure, in which the Troutdale Planning Commission may recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application to the Troutdale City Council. The Troutdale City Council is the decision-making entity. [TDC 2.065]. Once again, Staff will recommend approval from City Council.
HOW TO PROVIDE COMMENT ON THE PROPOSAL: Interested parties may provide comments regarding this application.
How to Provide Testimony: Public testimony may be provided in writing, in person, or by phone.
- In Writing: Provide testimony in writing, prior to the hearing, via email to erika.palmer [at] troutdaleoregon.gov (erika[dot]palmer[at]troutdaleoregon[dot]gov) or United States Postal Service mail to Troutdale Community Development, 2200 SW 18 Way, Troutdale OR 97060. Must be received by 5:00 PM day of hearing.
- In Person: Provide testimony in-person during hearing at the Troutdale Police Community Center - the Kellogg Community Room. Located at 234 SW Kendall Ct, Troutdale, OR 97060
- Online via ZOOM. Contact the Community Development Department for access.
All testimony must clearly state that it is intended as testimony for a public hearing, the specific public hearing topic for which it is intended. Written testimony must be received at least 1 hour in advance of the scheduled meeting time. Public testimony should be limited to the findings of fact in the Staff Report, the above criteria, or other City or State applicable land use standards. Only those persons who provide testimony may appeal the decision. Failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker and the parties an opportunity to respond to the issue will preclude appeal, on said issue, to the Appeal Authority or State Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).
Please note: Your written comment is welcome up to the comment deadline.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Troutdale Police Community Center - Kellogg Room. Located at 234 SW Kendall Ct, Troutdale, OR 97060
Project Documents -- SEE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS BELOW FOR A CLEAR AND REDLINE VERSION OF THE CODE AMENDMENTS.