Resolution No. 23-21 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 23-a r
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO FUND HOUSING PLANNING AS PART OF THE
COMMUNITY PLAN FOR THE RIVER TERRACE 2.0 AREAS RECENTLY ADDED TO THE
URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY
WHEREAS, The City of Tigard has completed a Concept Plan for two urban reserves collectively known as
River Terrace 2.0;and
WHEREAS, the City submitted an application to Metro to add these areas to the regional Urban Growth
Boundary;and
WHEREAS, Metro commended the City's Concept Plan and proposed to add these areas to the Urban
Growth Boundary through a land swap allowed under state law;and
WHEREAS, Metro approved this land swap on February 2, 2023 and the action was acknowledged by the
Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development on May 2,2023;and
WHEREAS, preparing these areas for development in an equitable and sustainable manner advances city,
regional, and statewide goals goals to provide more housing, address inequity, and promote carbon-responsible
development practices;and
WHEREAS,there is a need for a Housing Plan for these areas,with an emphasis on strategies including but not
limited to: providing innovative approaches to incorporating middle housing throughout the neighborhood,
meeting density goals of 20 dwelling units per net acre, lowering the cost of housing units, incorporating
regulated affordable housing units,and preparing a form-based code;and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to continue its planning to provide a Comprehensive Plan and Development Code
for these areas to enable their development to meet these goals.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council authorizes staff to submit an application for funding from the
Department of Land Conservation and Development to support the housing planning
portion of the River Terrace 2.0 Community Plan.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This 5-11 day of ?,i/ 7 2023.
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Mayor-City of Tigard
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City Recorder-City of Tigar
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