HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-25 06/21/2021 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-25
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT APPLICATION SEEKING PLANNING ASSISTANCE
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST WITH
IMPLEMENTATION OF MIDDLE HOUSING LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, in 2019, the legislature adopted House Bill 2001 (HB 2001) which requires cities with a
population of 25,000 or more to allow development of middle housing;
WHEREAS, the middle housing legislation requires cities with a population of 25,000 or more,
including the City of Springfield, to adopt land use regulations to implement middle housing no later
than June 30, 2022;
WHEREAS, one component of adopting the middle housing changes requires legal findings addressing
the Statewide Planning Goals;
WHEREAS, in anticipation of funding from the legislature for implementation of HB 2001, the Oregon
Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is accepting applications from cities
required to implement middle housing, and
WHEREAS, planning assistance from DLCD could provide funding necessary for the City to obtain
consultant assistance with writing the legal findings to justify the middle housing code changes,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD:
Section 1: The City Council supports the project of implementing HB 2001 middle housing
and supports the application to DLCD for Planning Assistance to assist with this project.
Section 2: The Development and Public Works Community Development Division Director or
designee is authorized to apply to DLCD for Planning Assistance for the project of implementing middle
housing under HB 2001.
Section 3: This Resolution will take effect upon adoption by the Council.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 21st day of June, 2021, by a
vote of 5 for and 0 against. (1 Absent - Woodrow)
ATTEST:
City Recorder
REVIEWED&APPROVED
AS TO FORM
Mary 3�Gd�etSvyt�th
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SPRINGFIELD CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE