AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY
Affordable Housing Strategy identifies policy tools and methods to encourage production of housing for individuals and families making 120% or less of median family income (MFI). More Info
RAND ROAD/US-30-CASCADE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements at this intersection include the alignment of the north and south roads, sidewalk and curb changes, and the addition of traffic signaling and street lighting. More Info
CITY ADOPTS NEW MIDDLE HOUSING CODE
Another major step was taken toward City Council’s Goal to create more equitable and diverse housing. Council adopted the City’s new Middle Housing development and zoning code in late April. This code allows for smaller attached and detached housing types citywide. More Info
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL – PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
The City of Hood River is improving its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) system to help students and families get to school safely. More Info
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the City’s Transportation System Plan (TSP) have been prepared to address recommendations from the Planning Commission. More Info
WESTSIDE AREA CONCEPT PLAN
The Hood River Westside Area Concept Report responds to findings of the City’s 2015 Housing Needs Analysis (HNA) and Housing Strategy, and recommends updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and development code. The west side of Hood River contains the majority of the community’s buildable land, and it is where most new development is expected to occur in the future. (File No. 2018-07). More Info
2018 DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATES
A number of code amendments are proposed for the city. The first series of code amendments include proposed revisions to Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) that target workability and clarity of the Hood River Municipal Code (File Nos. 2018-05 and 2018-06). The amendments reflect recent changes in state law, case law, and are expected to be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. A second series of code amendments as well as Comprehensive Plan amendments (File No. 2018-07) are anticipated after the Planning Commission and City Council review the Westside Concept Plan Report. More Info
DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY
MEASURE 56 NOTIFICATION
All property owners within the City’s Urban Growth Boundary were sent a notice of proposed development code and Comprehensive Plan amendments (File Nos. 2018-05 -06 and -07), commonly referred to as a “Measure 56 notice”. Ballot Measure 56 (1998) requires cities and counties to provide affected property owners with notice of a change in zoning classification; adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan; or adoption or change of an ordinance in a manner that limits or prohibits previously allowed uses. More Info
HOOD RIVER PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
2018 Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
In 2018, Hood River County updated the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to outline community risk to natural hazards and potential actions the County can take to reduce risks to people, property and the local economy BEFORE the next hazard event (e.g., wildfire, winter storm, flood, earthquake, etc.).
The cities of Cascade Locks and Hood River created locally specific sections as well. If you are interested in learning more, please download the Hood River County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Document:
Hood River County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan