Planning Projects

Middle Housing

In 2019, the Oregon Legislature adopted House Bill 2001, also known as the Middle Housing Bill. The purpose of the legislation was to expand housing options in Oregon communities in response to a deepening housing crisis across the state. Unlike conventional multi-family apartments, middle housing, defined as duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes, and cottage cluster housing can provide opportunities for both homeownership and rental housing that can be more affordable and size appropriate than a large, detached house. The middle Housing Bill does not force property owners to develop middle housing – the law simply makes it easier for property owners to do so if they choose. 

The Middle Housing Bill requires all cities in the Portland Metro region to allow these additional housing types in areas that permit single family residential homes.

In 2022, the City of Fairview will be working on zoning code updates to comply with the Middle Housing Bill and create more housing choices for residents.

Project Schedule

Community Input Opportunities

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Project Materials and Presentations

Code Audit: Identifies Changes Needed 

• Audit of Fairview Development Code
• Planning Commission Work Group Meeting #1
  • Presentation Slides
  • Agenda

Code Concepts: Considers Options for Code Amendments

• Planning Commission Work Session #1, March 22 
  • Presentation Slides (PDF)
• Planning Commission Work Session #2, April 26 
  •  Presentation Slides (PDF)
• Planning Commission Work Session #3, May 10 
  • Presentation Slides (PDF) 
  • Staff Memo (PDF)
• City Council Briefing, May 4 
  • Presentation Slides (PDF) 
  • Staff Memo (PDF)
• Joint Planning Commission/City Council Work Session #1, May 18 
  • Presentation Slides (PDF)
  • Staff Memo (PDF)

Draft Code: Development Code Amendments for Review & Feedback

• Planning Commission Work Session #4, September 27 
  • Staff Memo (PDF)
  • Draft Amendments to FMC 19.13 Definitions (PDF)
  • Draft Amendments to FMC 19.30 Residential (R) District (PDF)

Background Information and Resources

• Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development HB2001 Webpage
• Planning Commission Briefing on HB 2001 from Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (May 11, 2021)
  • Presentation Slides
  • Meeting Video 
  • Study of Housing Options for Single-Dwelling Neighborhoods in Oregon

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