Notice of Public Hearing ORD2025-07

On Wednesday, July 23rd at 7PM City Council will continue the hearing from June 25th, 2025 to consider an ordinance to change zoning and comprehensive plan designations for multiple properties in the City and change the review process for Accessory Dwelling Units from a Type II process to a Type I process. The ordinance repeals ORD2025-05 and replaces it with a new ordinance. This effort is in accordance with ORS 197.296, which requires jurisdictions to more efficiently utilize lands within their urban growth boundary before expanding.

The hearing will be held starting at 7:00 PM at the Molalla Civic Center; 315 Kennel Ave, Molalla OR, 97038. You may attend, offer testimony, or seek information at the hearing. Written testimony will be received by the City of Molalla until the day of the hearing and should be addressed or emailed to: City Recorder, Christie Teets, PO Box 248, Molalla OR, 97038, recorder@cityofmolalla.com; note that email is preferred. Please ensure your name and address are included in the written testimony.

A copy of the draft ordinances, resolution, and staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. The documents will also be available at the Molalla Current Urban Growth Boundary page (https://current.cityofmolalla.com/). Copies shall be provided at a reasonable cost upon request.