White Salmon's New Chapter in Housing, Spring Housing Office Hours!

December marked significant activity in the realm of housing, with the City Council enacting the initial round of changes to Chapter 17-Zoning in the city code. These changes officially came into effect on January 1, 2024. Here's a summary of the developments and upcoming plans for the new year:

Code Changes:

The City Council approved various changes that were deliberated throughout the fall and discussed in public outreach sessions. The focus was on fostering diverse housing opportunities and streamlining and objectifying processes. Click here to explore the modified ordinance at WSMC-Ch17-Update.

Housing Funding:

The City secured a $35,000 Middle Housing Grant from the Department of Commerce. This funding supports the ongoing assistance of our housing consultant in implementing the Housing Action Plan adopted by the City Council. Near-term objectives include:

• Modifications to the Zoning Map to better align with the 2021 Land Use Designation Map
• Changes to the review process for various planning applications.
• Introduction of visual references to begin moving toward Form-Based Code
• General Development Guidelines

Spring Housing Office Hours! Designed to be your continued support to the new housing code and start the discussion of code changes on the horizon.

• Group Discussion: Engage in an interactive group discussion led by our expert housing consultant, Dr. Michael Mehaffy, alongside Planner, Alex Capron.
• Live Q&A: Receive immediate answers to your questions about the latest and forthcoming code updates affecting your property.

Reasons to Attend:

• Navigate with Confidence: Gain clarity and understanding of the city code complexities with expert guidance.
• Direct Consultation: Make the most with our consultants to address your unique situation.