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2025-05-06 Council Meeting
Council Busincss Muting Agcnda -4,SYL4,VB-&W C�OUMCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street I Live stream viia.rvtv.sou.edu select RVTV Priime—broadlcast on Spectrum 180 & 181. 1 HELD HYBRID (in -Person or Zoom (Meeting Access) To attend via Zoom, contact the City Recorde no later than 10 a.m. the day of the meeting. Public testimony will be accepted for both general public forum items and agenda items. If you would like to submitwrittentestimony or if you wish to speak electronically during the meeting, complete the online Public Testimony Form no later than 10 a.m. the day of the meeting. L EXECUTIVE, SESSION 4:30 p.m. a. To conduct deliiberabons with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations pursuant to ORS 192.66O (2)(d). II. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m., a. Land Acknowledgement" Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV., ROLL, CALL V. MAYOR'S / CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL, ANNOUNCEMENT a. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation b. National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation VI. APPROVAL, OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the April 14, 2025 - Studly Session Meeting b. Minutes of the April 15, 2025 - Business Meeting Vil. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Liquor License for Tlalli b. Approval of Liquor License for Cooks Speakeasy C. Resolution 202'5-08 Setting the Wildfire Risk Reduction Fee (previously AFR) and Repealing Resolution 2019-2'O d. Resolution 202'5-04 Setting the Public Safety Support Fee Repealing Resolution 2'018-09 e. Request from Ad -Hoc Committee on Early Learning and Affordable Childcare to publish an article f. Affordable Childcare Ad Hoc Committee Appointment. Vill. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. If I Were Mayor Contest Winners b. RVTD Presentation IX., PUBLIC FORUM 15 minutes - Public input or comment on City business not included on the agenda X. PUBLIC HEARING a. First Reading of Ordinances 3249, 3250, 32'51, and 3263 to implement the Climate Friendly Area Overlay Page 1 of Page 1 of 288 MCouncil Busincss Muting Agcnda XL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS a. Second Readling ORD 32'58 An Ordinance Amendling AMC Chapter 10.30 to Prohibit Hazardous Fire Use XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Proposed Changes to Enhanced Law Enforcement Area Process b. 2025-202'7 Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Revenue Use for Tourism Promotion XIII. NEW BUSINESS a. Travel Ashland Proposal for Destination Marketing Activities XIV. CITY MANAGER REPORT XV., OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL ME,MBERS/RE,PORTS FROM COUNCIL, LIAISONS XVI. ADJOURNMENT if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Alissa Kolodzinski at recorder p_ashlandoregon.gov or 541.488.5307 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900). Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. * Items on the Agenda not considered due to time constraints are automatically continued to the next reguilarly scheduled Council meeting [AMC 2.04.030.(D)(3)] ** LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we work —the Ikirakutsurn Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we love and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in andl suirrouindling the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma, and Athabaskan people. We also recognize and acknowledge the Shasta village of K'wakhakha - "Where the Crow Lights"' - that is now the Ashland City Plaza. ***Agendas and minutes for City of Ashland Council, Commission and Committee meetings may be found at the City website, ashlandoregon.gov. Page 2 of2 F, irallf11111111iii, Page 2 of 288 IT Y OF H L AN A Proclamation Celebrating Asian American, Heritage Month Whereas: The month of May was designated as Asian American andl Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 19,912 to recognize the innumerable contributions, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage of Asian Americans, native Hawaiians, andl Pacific Islanders. AS some of the faistest- growing racial and ethnic groups in the nation, these communities represent a multitude of ethnicities, languages and experiences that enrich America. Whereas: Asian Americans and Pacific islanders have lived and worked in Oregon for more than 200 years, contributing to the state' s rich history, economy, and culture. Their history in Oregon is marked by a struggle for freedom, equity, and justice, prevailing over the adversity of exclusion, persecution, incarceration, wind dlisparities. These populations have helped advance Oregon's prosperity through their contributions to all fields of education, business, the arts, economic development, science, and technology. Whereas: in Ashland), Chinese laborers built the railroad linking southern Oregon to the rest of the country. We have recognized that major contribution, through the public art sculpture titled'Goiden Connections' in Railroad Park. Whereas: Anti -Asian hate crimes are on the rise. AS we celebrate these populations, we must redouble our commitment to combating the surge of anti -Asian hate crimes. These acts are NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Tonya Graham, Mayor of the City of Ashland), Oregon, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby acknowledge the month of may as a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our culture and collective history. I call upon the people of Ashland to observe this month with appropriate reflection wind learning and maike time to visit Railroaidl Park and Golden Spike. in Ashland we are Better Together. Dated May 6,2025 Tonya Graham, Mayor Alissai Kolodzinski, City Recorder IT Y OF HLAND A Proclamation in Honor of National Historic Preservation Month 2025 WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride, andl maintaining community character while enhancing livability. WHEREAS, the historic houses and buildings of Ashland help make our city unique and provide links with the City's founders and their descendants. WHEREAS, these fine examples of nineteenth and twentieth century buildings contribute to an appreciation of our heritage. WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgroundls. WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage ME= WHEREAS, National Historic Preservation Month is in May. Ashiaind has selected the week of May 12th - 18th, as Historic Preservation Week. Ashland's celebrations are co -sponsored by the City of Ashland's Historic Preservation Advisory Committee and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Tonya Graham, Mayor of the City of Ashland), Oregon, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2024 as National Historic Preservation Month and call upon the people of the City of Ashland to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. In Ashland we are Better Together. Dated this 6th day of May 2025 Tonya Graham, Mayor Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Monday, April 14,2025 Mayor Graham called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council Present: Mayor Graham, Councilors Dahle, Bloom, DuQuenne, Hansen, and Kaplan. Council Absent: Councilor Knauer Staff Present: Sabrina Cotta City Manager ----------- Marianne Berry Finance Director Bryn Morrison Deputy Finance Director Alissa Koiodzinski City Recordler I. Public Input - Resident spoke on the proposed public safety fee and expressed concern about the data presented. 11. Budget Background - Frequently Asked Questions Berry and Morrison presented background information on the budget and items to be discussed during the Citizens Budget Committee starting April 30th. Discussion included frequently asked questions regarding revenue, internal services allocation, contingencies and reserve funds, and investments. • Charges for services is the largest percentage of revenues and are based on utility rates set through rate studlies. Enterprise funds receive' 35.4 million in charges for services, which is the basis for franchise fees for electric, water, wastewater, and telecom. • Property taxes, capped at a permanent tax rate due to Oregon State Measures 5 and 50, provide $13.5 million in revenue. Franchise fees, based on utilities' rights of way, vary between 5% to 10%, Iper utility. The electric user tax, ai 25% tax on electric usage passed in 2014, goes directly into the general fund). • Ambulance revenue, generated from emergency medical services, was discussed in the context of the EMS single roll pilot program, which brought in 8 single roll positions to address call volume. This additional expense has impacted the income available for the fire dlepairtment in the early stages of the program. Question raised about the electric user tax wind its relationship to electric rates. Clarification that the intention when the resolution originally passed was for the electric rates to be lowered to offset the 25% user tax to have ai neutral impact on the customer. • Discussion on revenues from transient lodging tax, food and beverage tax, system development charges, and miscellaneous fees emphasizing that funds cannot be commingled and uses are often dictated by state wind local law. City Council Study Session April 14, 2025 Pape lof3 • Discussion on how internal charges are calculated and allocated across departments. The Administrative Service Fee benefits the general fund for the cost of administration, human resources, legal, information technology, finance, city recorder, and public works support departments. Insurance service fees, facility use fees, and equipment funds were also covered. • Contingencies and the Reserve Fund were dliscussedl. Fiscal policies dictate the level of contingency for each fund to stabilize the budget and any draw from these funds requires Council resolution. The Reserve Fund currently has a balance of $1.95 million with no current policy for a minimum amount. A policy addressing this will be proposed during budget committee meetings. • Fiscal policy also dictates a minimum unappropriatedi ending fund balance of 16.7% for the general fund and 25% for the enterprises. Councilors discussed the potential for utilizing the reserve fund and how efficiency is monitored between departments that receive funding from the general fund. Staff noted that department - specific information is tracked and could be made public and that the upcoming strategic plan would help establish priorities and guide resource allocation. • Fund balances are invested, but not in the stock market. Current investments include $53 million in the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) yielding approximately 4.6% and $29.2 million in US Treasury Obligations yielding approximately 4.2-4.3%. Discussion on the challenges of forecasting materials and services costs given current supply -chain volatility as well as personnel costs given the City's multiple union contracts and continued increases in healthcare costs. Emphasis was placed on the increased need for ongoing monitoring and adjustment of the budget in relation to the general fund and service delivery levels. Councilors expressed concern about these rising costs and the need for a broader discussion on how to manage long-term financial sustainability. Ill. Assistance Program Update Berry and Morrison, presented an, updlaite on, the City's assistance programs. Current programs include: • Ashland Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ALIEAP) - a 50% reduction on electric bill from December I through the end of Freburary or May, based on Oregon median income with a $300 maximum credit. • Senior and Disabled Utilities Discount offers a year-round discount for income -qualified persons aged 65 or older, or disabled persons aged 60 or older, with a 20-30% reduction off electric, water, sewer, street user, and storm drain charges. • Emergency HEAT Assistance offers $100 toward past due balances once per 12-month period and is also based on income. Data was provided on income eligibility limits for various assistance programs requested from the last Council study session: City Council Study Session April 14, 2025 Page 2 of 3 * Oregon Health Plan (OHP)- qualification at 133% of federal poverty level (FPL) with the Bridge Program at 200% of FPL. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)- qualification at 200% FPL. ACCESS (Community Action Agency of Jaickson County)- qualification at 200% FPL. Berry and Morrison noted that these assistance programs haive served between 477 to 562 customers annually since 2019, who qualified at the 65% Oregon Median Income level. Discussed the potential cost of expanding assistance programs assuming a 5% increase in participants and a 10% increase in bills. Staff proposed maintaiining the current income threshold of 65% of Oregon median income, with ai 30% discount capped at $400/yr for 2026-27. The Council discussed options for changing income thresholds and considered if a proxy qualifier would streamline staff processing time. Concerns were raised aibout the potential financial impaict if a large percentage of eligible residents were to enroll in the program. There was general aigreement for using 200% of the FPIL as the new threshold, which aligns with OHP Bridge eligibility aind potentially reaches 82% of current AILIEAP customers. Key points of the proposed updated program include: * Year-round assistaince • Simplified eligibility processing • 30% discount on the bill, caipped at $400 • New applicants can apply starting June 1st for discounts beginning in July • Requirement for a conservation audit within a year of application • Existing seniors wind qualified applicants receive automatic approval for the next funding year • Repeal of the current senior and disabled discount code The Council provided generail support for the proposed changes but requested adldlitional information aibout using potentiail proxies and the impact of changing the income threshold). Emphasis was placed on balllaincing aissistance for those in need with the City's financial constraints. Staff will return with final program details for approval and an, ordinance to repeal the current senior and dlisaibled discount code once additional information is received). IV. Adjournment of Study Session The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. City Recorder Alissa Koloclzinski Mayor Tonyai Grahaim City Council Study Session April 14, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Frequently Questions Eqdpment RepbcementFund Contingencies and Investments ��i I I ITIM I ! I FORK LJI Charges for Serviceslargest % of revenues city-wide for utilities; based on rates V(AI 1()� LJI Property'raxies- capped at permanent tax rate of 4.2865 1 1 ly LJI Franchise Fees- Electric, Natural Dais, Sanlitary Service, $ "',/1 Telecommunicaltion, Walter, Wastewater; 5-10% of net salles. (")nI f,in,fl Haid LJI✓'Electric User Tax- 25% of electrlic usage A J, Aar-railidla nice revenue: Emergency miedical seryces,. previous dienniumi dual role positions tasked Wth service, started single role program in BN 23-25 l�illIill�lIIil I NII 11,111, � I I I II I 1511 N I II I III! I 1 1111111111 inir.) I I I m 1;11111111�p;iiji' LJ Transient ILodging Taix- 10% tax on temporairy or short-term $1 1)i11/1 (""IF lodging; per state 1a1w 31% must go to Tourism Fund, $,"3i1)3K remainling, General Fund LJ Food & Beverage- 5% meals tax; per AMC, 2% goes to GF, 2 4 \/i 11, 1" 73% goes to Streets, 25% goes to Parks CIE. Sunsets 203,0. LJ SD,C's- System Development Charges go to appropriate fuind LJ Misceflaineouls fees: d1irect cost recovery for itemis that can be identified to the servIice provided Key Taikeaiway- • Cannot mingle funds, many are dictated by law • Waterfall effect with rates , mil %+� Cost Allocation Methodology a Determine indirect costs pro id A dministration, IT, Finance, City Recorder and'Public Works support departments 0 Cdcubtion refreshed each bennium during the bludgiet process How, does the III Fund work? IEndifiance 5 = $701M �Part of Cost Allocation Ipr,ocess Equipment repbcement fee & Reet Maintenance Fee 0 Reet and major equpment Ipurchiasesep�acemereplai�r City- wide, #7cluding Parks sta g BN -95-27 Rents across the lffeslpan FAH + Rnancial Polides dIict'ate leve�l of contingency for, each fuI' Generally, 33,yofavgragganr?ualoperatlngexpenditures plant 3 years + Reserve fund at Febr,ua�ry 20,25, $195M ® Used to set aside funds to heYpi stabiAze the budget ® Currently no policy for minimum amount + Minimum unappropriated ending fund balance ® General Fund 16.7%, 7 7 fise nterpfises 25%, Current Investments Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) = g I WON !III 1 111111 US, doiHar-denomire atelf hgh-quafty, shoirt-term fixed income securit�es, Primary objectives in order° preservation of capital, liquidity, and y1eld US Treasury Obligations, 2 Longest rnatudty 9/30/25, W. iT.-'�iP,no f � i-.�rr��c���.�� Currility Assistance Pro,girams Ashland Low -Income Assistance Program (AUEAP) Assists iow-income residents with '�501%, reduction of e�ectric bill f r n ry') fir y M,,:'jyir f n CIO t v, Senior/Disable Utilities Discolunt, 20% oir 3� off eiectric, water, sewer, street user, stoirm, drain f'y') IC, w f 01 (1 c', J f J W i'(("k `T(1/ f, �Emergency FEAT Assistance $100 toward past due baiance, once per 12- month, period Hirm • County -Wide data oNy * Jackson County 40'% enrolled • 13,3,%, of federa� poverty �evel • Midge Program 200%, fed poverty �eve� Eligibitity Comparisions I Fede rail Pave ry Level 2025 Income Table (Per I person HH) 100% 1251% 1,50,16 20016 235% 25011% Federal Poverty ie,4 1,650 19,,563 23,475 31,300 39,125 601,xpb OR Median hicome 36,811 65% OR Medlia n lincome, Assistaince Programs Eligibility Requirement OHP & OiHP Bridge 16ow/200% Federal Pavery ILevell. SNAP 200% Federal Poverty Level AC, ESS, 20i% Federal Polverty Level Oregon LI REAP, 601% of Oman Median hoarrie Ashland Programs 'Yr round SrIlDisabilled Diset (20130% off utill) 125% & 100% below ploveiry level ALOW'@ 6A'-61 Oft"mAdhahl r** Currently for Ashlandl"s program, 615% Oregion median income qualifies MIX 111,1115"m I =11111211,11M., 11 I III i SHE Ashland Stats 2025 Current count 562 - Total annuM diSCOLInt $204,978.00 Reoarddess- of other Average montWy biffl $96.21 Program Statiistics Average annua� :111sict per HH $364.73 (registrantS Under Average annuM blM $1,154.52 OH'P, Snap, etc) M ed ia n m o nth Vy b u U $77.68 appHicants fair Mediian annuadiiscourit per IIHIIH $290.78 A,LIEA,P have stayed Medlan annuM NEI $932.19 vviith1n the range oif Capped CUSCOLIVIt varies 477-562 siince 2019 Avg percentage d1ISCOLIM 329111 Efz )(--N 62 c,'(-,�sLc �rlc�i I L a ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Extrapolating Ashland Stoats 20,25 2026 est 2027 eat niol Current count 56,2 5901 620 54N Tool a ninua I chscoum. $204,91M811 $236,0401, 00 $247,842,010 co Average monfty Wil $96,21 Aver ageavnnuap dIisct Iper HH $13C4,73, $3801. 919 $41R 09 avE, Average annuiaII N11 $1,1541,52 $1,21GR97 $1,396,97 10 MedIian monfty biffi $77,68, Medianannual &scount per HH $290,78, $30 Z 62 &33& 38 ene Median annual W11 $932,191 $1,025AI $1,12 Z 95 10 Capped disciolunt vavles $401OX0 $41311u010 Avg per centage, discounit 32% 3096 3096 Ity E, "'( 0 ) , I �111 11,-, � " ), r if,, "(1, smif,,, DON�l Updates to program includes.- -.*- Year-round assistance Simplifies eflgbMty processing - qudifies onIUy by income Quakfied qppkcants WH receuve 30% discount on biH Cap at $400 per holosed annudly Existing seniors 1& quakfied appkants WH receive automadc approvd for next fUnding year New applicants can beg[r) qpply[ng June P't under anew progrom, Conservation aUdits done within a year olf qppkadon Repea�l olf Ordnance 1992-22 on Seniolr/bisaUed DiSCOUnt QUESTIONS? ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 15,2025 6:00 PM Business Meeting Council Present: Mayor Graham, Councilors Knauer, Kahle, DuQuenne, Bloom, Kaplan, and Hansen. Council Absent: None Staff Present: Sabrina Cotta Doug McGeairy City Manager ----------- Acting City Attorney Alissa Kolodzinski City Recorder Linda) Reid Marianne Berry Housing Program M�ainager -------- -------- Finance Director Brandon Goldman Community Development Director Rocky Houston Parks and Recreation Director I. CALL ,TOORDER Graham called the meeting to order at 6.03 Ip.m. o. Land Acknowledgement" Bloom read the land acknowledgement. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Knauer led the pledge of allegiance. 111. ROLL CALL IV. MAYOR'S/ CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT • The first event of q,Ihe Rr,,,wler llirrsproreir.f Vvfldfirr,,, Flrej,.,)airatloiri series is on 4.21.25 with others planned for 5.4.25, 5.14.25, and 7.16.25 • Free was� E4 di�,cn) -ir,,W everas • information is available on the c. Ly--�-?v-eb-siIe about the upcoming budget process . .... - --- -- -- --- --- • The order of unfinished business was shifted to address the water cost of service Study first. Knauer was offered the floor and announced his resignation from the City Council effective immediately clue to personal family circumstances requiring him to leave Ashland. He expressed aippreciation for the opportunity to serve and his love for the community. Graham granted Knauer's request and called for al 5-minute recess. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the March 31, 2025 - Studly Session Meeting b. Minutes of the April 1, 2025 - Business Meeting minutes. The motion was secoinded by DuQuenne. April 15, 2025 Page I of 5 Graham opened the floor for a motion to add an item to the agenda to address the council vacancy. I ; I P I -W ZIP -zF the opening on the council and timing for the process to fill it). The motion was seconded by Bloom. I• I - I I - : 0 a b 0 - - # a 0 or= With the new agenda item added, a motion was made regarding the process to fill the vacancy: Dahle moved that the City of A shiland accept, applications for, the vacant, council position andappointment to occur at the June 3rd, 2'025, council business meetin�g. The motion was seconded by Bloom. 161*1 IL T. ►-' �k 19 c. Budget Transfers and Budget Supplemental Request was made to pull the item for discussion. Berry explained that the transfers are to move budget allocations, not actual funds. Expenses have already been incurred for the Community Center and Pioneer Haill, and this is moving the budget to the proper location in the CIP fund). Regarding insuraince funds, Berry explained a legal settlement regluiredl payment from the personnel line, which was not originally budgeted. The supplemental is needed to move the budget from materials and services to personniel, to comply with budget law. V1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Appreciation was expressed to outgoing Acting City Attorney Doug McGeary. Vill. PUBLIC FORUM - none V11I. PUBLIC HEARING a. Public Hearing on 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award and Action Plan Reid presented on the CDBG funding proposals. The City received two applications - one from Maslow Project for case manaigement services and one from Opportunities for Housing, Resources, & Assistance (OHRA) to expand their laundry shower traiiler program. The Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee recommendledl fully fundling Maslow Project at $18,000 wind awarding the remaining $6,395 to OHRA. The Council discussed funding options for the two applications. April 15, 2025 Page 2 of 5 Graham opened the public hearing. Dan Canofrom OHRA and Cheyenne ols from Maslow Project spoke in support of the funding recommendations. The public hearing was closed. Hanisen moived to award the competitively available 2'025 Community Development Grant funds as follows: $18,000 to Masloiw Project Public Service Project, and'$6,395 to the 014RA Laundry Shower Program expansion. The motion was seconded by Kaplan. After discussion and amendment, the following motion was adoptedi. the amount of $24,39'5 to the Maslow Project public service project. b. Public Hearing and Decision on the 2025-2029 Consolidlatedl Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant Funds Reid presented the 5-year Consolidated Plan for CDBG funds, which assesses community needs related to housing and low/moderate income households. The plan outlines strategic goals for the 5-year period. Graham opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. The hearing was closed. Bloom moved to approve the 2'025-2'029, Consolidated Plan for the use of Community K�611oilz rjz, m a. Second leading of Ordinance 32591: "'An Ordinance Annexing Property and Withdrawing an Annexed Area from Jackson County Fire District No. 5 (300 Clay Street)" and adoption of Findings and Conclusions of Law for Planning Action #PA-T3-2024-00010. Goldman presented the second reading of the ordinance to annex a 4.8 acre parcel at 300 Clay Street. Council had previously approved the 29-lot subdivision with 37 total dwelling units, including an exception related to aff ordable housing requirements. X 'ws A X JnA property and withdrawing an annexed'area from the Jackson, County Fire District' number 5 and'approving findings for planning action, number PA-T3-2024-00010. otion was seconded by Dahlei. b. Resolutions related to Public Safety, Wildfire and Parks Fees April 15, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Cottai presented proposed fee increases for public safety, wildfire protection, and parks. Context for the budget was explained), including a 5% across-the-board cut for all departments and assessment of program priorities and service levels for efficiency. Mahn general fund pressures include continually increasing personnel costs to meet existing service level expectations. Public Safety and Wildlfire fees have not increased since 2018 and 2019, respectively, and food and beverage tax (FBT) cannot go towards Parks operations, only capital improvements and repairs, as a previous ballot measure to allow FBT to go towards Parks operations faiiled. For public safety, a $5 fee was proposed to support the aimbulaince single -roll program. For wildfire, a $7 Wildfire fee was proposed, renamed from the Ashland Forest Resiliency fee. For parks, a new $5 fee was proposed for limited reductions and a $9 fee was discussed to maiintaiin current service levels. Alternatives to each of these fee recommendations were also presented (see packet). Councilors inquired further about the potential use of Park's FBT allocation wind how the terms 'maintenance'and 'development'acre defined in this context. An explanation was provided regairding the difference between routine maintenance and repairs as allowedl by the FBT, as well as the difference between development of caipitail improvements and taffingi or promotion which is considered programming. The net position of the EMS single role program from the last biennium was discussed). The cost for a fully staffed (eight) single role program was not all realized at once and is around $1.5 million. Discussion on, splitting up the wildfire and Public Safety fees into two separate resolutions. Graham opened the floor to public comments iregiairding the public saifety and wildfire fees. Citizen spoke on the recommendation of a public safety fee with concerns that it would be used to subsidize non, -emergency ambulance transport insteaidl of allowing staff ability to respond to real emergencies. Councilor Bloom moved to direct staff to return at the next business meeting with resolution 2025-04 to be divided between the public safety fee and the wildfire protection fee, as well as to specify that the annual escalator shall be based on the CPlU as per policy for the most recent 12-,month period available not to exceed 5% annually, that the finance department shall provide public notice of the proposed adjustment at least 30 days before it takes effect along with a brief explanation of the CPI calculation; and that any annual increase above 5% requires separate approval by the City Council via duly noticed public meeting. The motion was seconded by Dahle. Graham opened the floor to public comments regarding the Parks fee. Many citizens spoke in support of the Parks department, its programs (especially the Nature and Senior centers), and in support of a Parks fee to continue current services. Parks facilities, staff, and April 15, 2025 Page 4 of 5 programs were referred to as valued community assets and as key to ongoing economic development in the region. Staff clarified that the $5 fee recommendation wwouldl still require the program cuts that were presented, whereas the $9 fee wwouldl allow existing programs to continue. Councilors also asked for clarification on the budget gap and how programs were prioritized when reviewed for department cuts. Staff spoke about consolidation of seaisonal workers into a single position, council direction given to staff Pioneer Hall and the Community Center wind that the budget assessment included comparing costs to revenue for its programs. meter with niominal annual inflationary escalators and amended it to be a $9 fee pier electric meter. The motion was seicondeid by Kaplan. Roll Call Vote: Councilors Kaplan and Hansen. YES. Councilors Ddhle, Bloom and DiuQuenne: NO. Motion faileid. Due to time constraints, the remaining agenda items were moved to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting per AMC 2.04-030 (D)(3). a. Second Reading ORD 3258 An Ordinance Amending AMC Chapter 10.301 to Prohibit IHazardouis Fire Use I I Z I a I Z 11-1 0 144 -:11A I'k' I a. Water Cost of Service Study and) Rate Study Final Draft Update b. 2025-2027 Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Revenue Use for Tourism Promotion c. Proposed Changes to Enhanced Law Enforcement Area Process I. NEW BUSINESS XII. CITY MANAGER REPORT X111. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS F4 VJ I I I ®O 11-61 U -IT L7 71 T 4 12 il The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m. City Recorder Alissa Kolodzinski Mayor Tonyo Graham April 15, 2025 Page 5 of 5 Locall goveimments across Oregoin are grappling with bUdget ShGrOalls, and the LOC is advocating for a review of ffie state"s property tax laws, Lobbyist Jenina Jones emphasi2ed the need for reform: "OUr Nggest thing is gettmq the legslature to help us convene the necessary people to start IaMnq about Qthis], What is the new property tax system that veplaceq the one that we cwrently have that is actualJy adequate, that's fair that's KpUitable for local governments inn Ifor., Set, mane Facing multi -million -dollar shortfalls, local governments set eyes on OR property tax laws OveMew Budget Process Re"Je\Wng ii'ecor'dking �")ast oVenr'Iuiin Budg�:A r'"Jiirecflon' No nincrecIse Raff,ier'�ues & Exj'x:M&tuii'es- eud,'� dq'tall 'trnmin 't has i"educed [")udget by AssessIling Dirograrn F'11V"Ior'Tfles & Servk'lle Le'ff,ids �)Osiflons & moifdng %Mhe� e most needed RevieWng increasing� fees to match service �evd expectaitions uuu WLJ[")HC WeVy, CU11"ii,ently $150 �-,)eir dectirk", niE�Aer VJHdfire, cuii"ireinflify $3.00 f")er % %vc'"Iteir meter, no fee Other Jurisdictions Populatwn Fees Pubk Safety Parks Mdhre AurhotIzed FIE Poke Fire IP'arks Par'ks Acreage Number of Parks Ira: ds 39.00 1301,70 31.00' 10-65 5T00 471)0 10&20 0.00 U0 31,00 37.00 701.00 7.15 4. 00 28.00 123,00 308,910 38A5 U65 11. 00 811 2,227 mx avadable 31, 196 20 37 9 riot availabie 24 53 not available not av*Uible notavaRable notavahrbile Compared to, neighboring cities, Ashland trails / recovery Revenue expectation for IR�5-27 IN! Property Taxes = $13.5M .. ............ C IN! Franchise Fees 0 to nore.."Ite", 1,111"w-ret')Ses &),11', uri"Wes ®! Electric User Tax 3.6M )n hos 'Y, ' tIlw idst 5 years * Act al for Fiscal Year 2024 Main General Fund Revenues v IRevenue expectatJon % for BN 251-27 Transient Lodging�'Tax = $19M Sinc,67, 9117q 71 I C", ta / tc 1, v Grant Revenues Received C,"ovid' anclslate grcints, idst fig IPersonnel costs & Service level expectations M 01 Personnel most valuabile asset and necessairy to provide service M -15% increase in pears onnef costs ®1 Service levels J1 hicrease in, demand for service General Fund Expenditures Genic.,,iral Fund Expenffhjte�i FY 2024 Adrim YI "a tiro jcxi F I nuino v 0 P, � r k,.-, cc, a PW "",nimirrmiry I.N-votopr-fir.mt CiF personnef costs are of total expepitiditures Key expenditures expected to grow big in ON 25-27 MEMU��� Police & IF'ire IIIIIIIIPi ;e d e onna," costs lor botill'i ,s have,7 w c ............... et)"I AFR sine.',,e 2078 4&, 20 retwnje co mrs Sh,7 "e Rom? FAA5 and a -1d ew Is o� c '1111`7 41117cme.. �e of 17 F"? F or $Z5A1f,I10er)1f,'9C7r lf,731 '1111'eve,111,7ue Is e.'�iotl 11,�q Parks IIIIIIII costs "'I 1,xeihbltion of iricree. 1.511 els Sj ta'�1111%11'�C7 e cimnot go to w1ard, A'ziriks` F(')oo&ClRe0�,Ie/s;)r'a77cf 017)")lC7P/1h)dot O Safety $5 ($60/yr) Public Safety $530K annual inciviassio funids: Transition 0761,5irrqle Pole pfolI Iron a pilot to pern-2onent ffir A.7,ur sln,e role positions. C"ontinue to vetprqgran'i & cost bene& ratio given uncertainty on cost recovery G,00l.' Maintain ca// volume response rate, with the single role prc�Wtzn'i No fee increasio: Removal of iingle role prograir? Alternatives, Unable to rnaintcin single rolle program Maintain staffing levels of polllce & firr, rninus Single rolle progrom Trainsitioin to 4 slngle rolle positioris from B FuH pilot transilJon to perrnaneint Need addItional trne/ iinlorrr,ation d full B tearn men-bers & cost recovery ENGINES Pill! 111 1131 1 F-W 1 11115115111111 1111 111 111 111 1 1 111111111 1 Wildf ire Fee (AFR) $416K cinnuili increlaosle funids: work) Dedicated fundlt7q lor wildfire personnel en,-)etgenCy r77017qgen-lent -i No fee Ilil cream Transition fion'r mlt7gatlon work to education only work Reduction ii sltafhi7gyear 2 of BN • Reduction in staffing 0 Retaiin 2 FTE * Retain 2 FTE & option to from 2 FTE to, I FTE end of - Education onay, minimal increase BN mitligation * Mitigation work & grow fund for additional mitigation work lII�pJwatershed & City 0 now, 0 M Council Direction.- Dedicated Fees for Priority Programs., Parks Fee starts Jan PAY funds: Mali currentlevelofparks 1?'-)aLqtenance andopere.,76ons FUnds stafflqq A.7r I-ent Main l-'Iark Full is tafhi 7g of s enio r cen te, r No fee increcosio: Reduction in parki maintenance Reduction in senior center seervices Saii Main Park dell or does not Irwive fonvard Return grant funds Alternatives: Maintain Current porks MajiI selinior center Maintain senjor center . Maintain cuil-TE,rlt parks rnointeninince, levells services current levels seirvices current Ievel,s and roc seirvices ReducLion in senjor MajiI Current poirks, Mointair) Current parks center services mointerionce, ievel5 ri-nointeniance, levels Reduction in recreltftbr) Reduction in recreation Increase un mitigation Post Main I does East rninin park does and ri-nainteniance, work riot move forward riot r4nove forward Origina$ Proposed RudgeV 5% WdUtfiOMS ItalhiCtS (f hean ................................................... 0r,gaflizauojl Rotructure $15,795,925 39 staff 37 staff ( on,,, I idaw", ."d " -, N "ifi"In m, ,I .,I - p-,I I IOULS CO Q I-AW nh r 11— 1 L! 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Park Fees increases Sport I- 6e & Co n I, fees, im 40e, u IImane CO 0 f r"Cl r,O 1 I'W ,ef CM I fi 11 ]d UVJ gV 10% Reduction (No Parks Fee) Elimination of Enviro. Eau. Programs Senior Center Reduction Loss of East Main Park Pool & Ice Rink Closure aerat'lonall Reductions Reduiction of I FTE. No programs. Close nature center. �Reduiction, of I IFTE, 2 days of service Loss of $]million grant Loss of programming & revenue Fuels aind regulatory focuis- loss of amenities and programming Next Steps'. Bl� iciget Process 0[)eirc,gtbincfl effk,,..,Jen6es cind stall'ing (..,,ire slH �.)6hng revievved c,qs LA.Aget [.)irocess ir'noves forv,/cud & WHH� coint�ni-ie tl,,iroi,.jghoi it. iriext BN Acid I � olnc..),� Needs ................ Fc,g6lflies [..)livestirineiriL of to fi ii-id fc,,,:flhlies ineeds C Jty QUESTIONISP 0 Business Meeting Approval of Liquor License for Tlalfi City Recorder Alissa Kolodziinskii, City Recorder TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY Action Needed 0501111ilri SUMMARY This is a request for approval of a liquor license application for Tlazocamatii LLC DBA Tlalfi located at 542 A Street. POLICIES, PLANTS & GOALS SUPPORTED AMC Chapter 6.32 Liquor License Review BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is an application for a New License — Full on Premises FISCAL IMPACTS SUGGESTED ACTIONS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPT'IONNS The Planning, Police, and Fire departments have reviewed the application and recommend approval of the liquor license. This business complies with the City's land use requirements and has a Business License. l move to approve the liquor license for TlaHi. REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1 . OLCC- annual - Tlalli—Redacted Page 1 of I Page 31 of 288 OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION Local Government Recommendation — Liquor License Per OAR 845-005-0304(3): The Commission requires an applicant for issuance of a new license issued under ORS chapter 471, to provide written notice of the application to the locail government in the form of a complete, accurate, and legible Commission form. The local government is as follows: (a) If the address of the premises proposed to be licensed is within a city's limits, the local government is the city. (b) If the address of the premises proposed to be licensed is not within a city's limits, the local government is the county. INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Applicant completes all of Section 1 (including top of Page 2). Step 2: Applicant submits both pages of the form to the appropriate local government. NOTE: The local government may require additional forms and/or fees. Step 3: Local government completes at least Section 2 and returns all pages of the form, or a copy thereof, to the applicant. The local government is allowed up to 45 days to complete 10ETWeTs"al Step 4: Applicant takes the form with at least Sections 1 and 2 completed and includes it with their CAMP application to meet the Local Government Recommendation document requirement. Submissions that do not have at least Sections 1 and 2 completed will not be accepted. Step 5: The local government issues its final recommendation in Section 3 and returns the completed form to the applicant. If the applicant has already submitted their initial application via CAMP, they hold on to the final recommendation and provide it to their investigator, when requested. If they have not already submitted their application, they upload the fully completed Local Government Recommendation form with their initial Applicants, withiin the city of Portland ONLY: After completing the attached form, please follow these steps to complete the Local Government Recommendation process: • Apply via the City of Portland website. • Once you have completed the application with the City of Portland, you will receive an email notifying you that your application has been accepted, usually within two business days. The email will contain an attachment titled "ABC Public Notice." Upload the ABC Public Notice document with your CAMP application to meet the Local Government Recommendation document requirement. NOTE: This document only provides proof of submission. Once you receive your final recommendation from the City of Portland, you will need to provide that to your assigned OLCC investigator. OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION Local Government Recommendation — Liquor Lic�ense Off -Premises Sales brewery -Public House Limited On, -Premises Sales Brewery Full On -Premises, Caterer Distillery Full On, -Premises, Commercial Grower Sales Privilege Full On -Premises, For Profit Private Club Winery Full On -Premises, Non Profit Private Club Wholesale Malt Beverage & Wine Full On -Premises, Other Public Location Warehouse Full On -Premises, Public Passenger Carrier rlol � Legal Entity/Individual Applicant Name(s):Tlazocamatfi LLC Proposed Trade Name:TLALLI Premises Address: 542 A street Unit: City:Ash,land. County:Jackson Zip:97520 Application Type: New License Application 0 Change of Ownership 0 Change of Location License Type: Full on prernesis cornercial Additional Location for an Existing License Contact Name: Freddie Hen°crap. Phone: Mailing Address: City:! Ashland State: OR Zip: 97520 Email Address: Please check all that apply to your proposed business operations at this location: E]Manufacturing/Production FIRetail Off -Premises Sales RN Retail On -Premises Sales& Consumption If there will be On -Premises Consumption at this location: FNJ indoor consumption Q Outdoor Consumption FNI Proposing to Allow Minors Form IPage 1 Rep64861V6f 2881 OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION Local Government Recommendation — Liquor License Legal Entity/Individual Applicant Nlame(s): Proposed Trade Name: I IMPORTANT You MUSTsubmit this form to the Racal government PRIOR to submitting to OLCC. Section 2 must be completed by the local government fort his form to be accepted with your CAMP aipplicationi. Local Government Recommendation Proof of Acceptance After accepting this form, please return a copy to the applicant with received and accepted information, City or County Name: Ashland Date Application Received: 4A0.2025 Received by: Kerrick Cjoodczi 0 Recommend this license be granted Optional Date Received Stamp 0 Recommend this license be denied (Pleaise include documentation that meets 0 No Recommendation/Neutral Name of Reviewing Offic4l: Title: Date: Signature: After providing your recommendation and signature, please return this form to the applicant. Form I Page 2 Rep648614426f 288 M 0 Business Meeting Date: May 6,2'025 Approval of Liquor License for Cooks Speakeasy City Recorder Alissa Kolodziinskii, City Recorder TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY Action Needed SUMMARY This is a request for approval of a liquor license application for Cooks Speakeasy, CO at 13O Will Dodge Way. POLICIES, PLANTS & GOALS SUPPORTED AMC Chapter 6.32 Liquor License Review BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is an application for a New License — Full on Premises FISCAL IMPACTS SUGGESTED ACTIONNS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTIONNS The Planning, Police, and Fire departments have reviewed the application and recommend liquor license approval. This business complies with the City's land use requiirements and has a Business License. l move to approve the liquor license for Cooks Speakeasy. REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. OLCC New License - Cooks Speakeasy_Redacted Page 1 of I Page 35 of 288 OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION Local Government Recommenclation — Liquor License P e r OAR 845 -005-0304(3): The Commission irequires an applicant for issuance of a new license issued uinder ORS chiapter 471, to (provide written notice of thie application to the Ilocail government in the form of a complete, accurate, and legible Commission form. The local government is as follows: (a) If the address of the (premises proposed to be liceinsed is within a city's lim,its, the local government is the city. (b) If the address of thie pireirnises proposed to be licensed is not withiin a city's lim,its, the local government is the county. INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Applicant completes alll of Section I (iinicluding top of Page 2). Step 2: Applicant submits both pages of the form to the appropriate local government. NOTE: The local government may require additional forms and/or fees. Step 3: Local government completes at least Section, 2 and returns all) pages of the form, or a copy thereof, to the aippllicant. Thee local government is alllowed uip to 45 days to complete Section 3. Step 4:Applicant takes the form with at least Sections 1 and 2 completed and includes it with their CAMP application to meet the Local Government Recommendation document requirement. Submissions that do snot have at least Sections 1 and 2 completed will not be accepted. Step 5: The local governimient issues its final recommendation iin, Section 3 and returns the completed form to the appllicant. If the appllicanit has already submitted their initial application, via CAMP, they hold on to the final recommendation and provide it to their Investigator, when requested. If they have not already subm,iitted their application, they upload thie fully completed Local Government Recommendation form with, their initial application, submission,. Applicants within the city of Portland ONLY: After completing the attached form, please follow these steps to complete the Local Government Recommendation process: • Apply via the City of Portland websiite. • Once you have completed the application with the City of Portland, you will receive an email notifying you that your application has been accepted, usually within two business days. Thie email willll contain an, attachment titled "ABC Publlic Notice."' Upload the ABC Public Notice document with your CAMP application to meet the Local Government Recommendation document requirement. NOTE: This document only provides proof of submission. Once you receive your final recommendation from the City of Portland, you will ineed to provide that to your assigned OLCC Investigator. OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION Local Government Recommendation — �Liquor License Off -Premises Sales Abli, Birewery-Public House Limited On -Premises Sales Brewery Full Oin-Premises, Caterer Distfliery Full On -Premises, Commercial Grower Sales Privilege Full Oin-Piremises, For Profit Private Club Winery Full Oin-Premises, Non Profit Private Club Wholesale (Malt (Beverage & Wine Full Chin-Piremises, Other Public Location Warehouse Full On -Premises, Public Passenger Carrier Legal Entity/Individual Appflcant Name(s): Cooks Speakeasy, Co Proposed Trade Name:Cooks Speakeasy Premises Address: 130 Will Dodgc Way Unit. City: Ashland CountyJackson Zip.'97520 Application Type'. New License Application 0 Change of Ownership 0 Change of Location License Type: Full On -premises, Commercial Additional Location for an Existing License Contact Name: Mike Kirkwood Phone: Mailing Address: City: Ashland State: OR Zip.- 97520 Email Address 10,10,10111 Please check all that apply to your proposed business operations at this location: E] Manufacturing/Production Retail Off -Premises Sales FN]Retail On -Premises Sales & Consumption If there will be On-Piremises Consumption at this location: FNI Indoor Consumption ❑ Outdoor Consumption EJ Proposing to Allow (Minors Form jPage I RejbWJ726f 288, OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION Local Government Recommendaquor License Legal Entity/Individual Appficant Name(s): Cooks Speakeasy, Co 1231M�� IMPORTANT: You MUST subirnit this form to the local government PRIOR to submitting to OLCC. Section 2 must be completed by the local government for this form to be accepted with your CAMP appfication. Local Government Recommendation Proof of Acceptance After accepting this form, please ireturn a copy to the applicant with received and accepted information City or County Name. Ashland Optional Date Received Staimp Date Application Received: 04.16.2025 Received by: Kerrick Gooden 0 Recommend this license be granted 0 Recommend this license be denied (Please include documentation that meets ('-)-A-F�--8-45 0-C)-5-0308) 0 No Recommendation/Neutral Name of Reviewing Official: Title, Date: Signature: After providing your irecommeindatiion and signature, please return this form to the applicant. Form I Page 2 RepWW6f 288, Council Businiess Mcieting Date: May 6,2�025 A,g Hem Resolution 2025-08 Setting the Wildfire Risk Reduction Fee ,en[da (previously AFR) and Repealing Resolution 2019-20 Departmerit City Manager's Office From' Mariane Berry, Finance Director, Carmel Zahran, Assistant City Attorney, Sabrina Cotta TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY Resolution SUMMARY Staff is bringing back the Wildfire Risk Reduction Fee resolution for potential adoption. POLICIES, PLANTS & GOALS SUPPORTED Vision Statements of Success Community - • Environmental resilience, including addressing climate change and ecosystem conservation • Belonging through mutual respect and openness, inclusion, and equity Environmental Resilience, including addressing climate change and ecosystem conservation Quality of life that underpins the City's economic vibrancy Organization - Excellence in governance and city services Public safety, including emergency preparedness for climate change risk Council Priorities for 23-2'5 Biennium • Wildfire risk reduction • Livability including Community Character, Parks & Recreation, and Mobility BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION InitiaHy presented during the April 15th Regular Meeting, Council requested that Staff split the resolution containing both the Public Safety Fee and the Wildfire Risk Reducflon Fee and make changes to the escalator to be more specific around CPI-U. This fee will go directly to the separate and newly created Wildfire Risk Reduction Fund, a special revenue fund that will allow for the Wildfire division to be wholly supported by this fee. The Legal Department has drafted the attached resolution for CouncH's review and potential adoption. FISCAL IMPACTS Page 1 of Page 39 of 288 Council Business Meeting An increase from $,3.00 to $7.00 for the Wildfire Risk Reduction fee equates to $,1,902,207 for the biennium. This is dedicated) fuinding for the Wildfire Division. SUGGESTED ACTIONS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPT'IONNS l move to approve the increase of the Wildfire Risk Reduction Fee (previously known as the AFR Fee) from $3.00 to $,7.00, and repeal resolution 2019-2'9 REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. RESOLUTION NO 2025-08—Wildllife Risk Reduction Fee Page 2 of2 W, ,rallfill,1111iii, Page 40 of 288 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION FEE (PREVIOUSLY AFR, ASHLAND FOREST RESILIENCY FEE) AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2019-20. RECITALS: A. The City of Ashland operates and provides water utilities for all residential and commercial customers within its boundaries. B. The City of Ashland maintains a wildfire reduction program that strives to create w i ire -defensible space around homes throughout the City. The objective is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from future hazard events as well reduce reliance on federal funding. C. Using the existing water billing system to charge and collect a wildfire risk reduction fee is an equitable and reasonable way of generating additional revenue for the wi ldfire ire reduction program. D. Funds generated through this assessment will be allocated exclusively to support wi ldfire ire reduction, safety, mitigation, and related expenses incurred by wildfire safety programs. E. In order to maintain and preserve these services, the City wishes to impose the following fees. THE CITY OF ASHLAND HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Resolution 2019-20, which set a Public Safety Support Fee of $,3.00, is hereby repealed in order to implement a new fee schedule as outlined below. SECTION 2. A $7.00 per 3/4" meter surcharge and on each water meter per Section 2A below shall be added monthly to the bill of each Ashland water utility customer to provide as a Wildfire Risk Reduction Fee to fund the Wildfire Division. A. Meter Size Meter Fee 1 $7.00 1.5 $19.10 2 $28.02 3 $52.04 4 $79.06 6 $154.12 8 $244.19 Resolution No. 2025-08 Page 1 of 2 SECTION 3. To account for inflation, an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U West), calculated year -over -year from February to February, will be applied on July I" of each fiscal year. SECTION 4. Clarification of Fee Nature and Enforcement. (a) The Public Safety Support Fee and Wildfire Risk Reduction Fee are hereby designated as service charges and not taxes, special assessments, or systems development charges. (b) The obligation to pay these fees arises solely from the use of and connection to City services and is the responsibility of the utility customer of record. These fees shall not be imposed upon property or property owners as a direct consequence of ownership. (c) Nonpayment of these fees shall not result in a lien on real property and shall not be enforced through foreclosure or other remedies typically associated with property taxes or assessments, unless the customer of record on the utility bill is also the owner of the property, in which case enforcement is based on their role as the occupant and customer of record, not by virtue of property ownership. (d) Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to authorize the imposition of any charge subject to the limitations of Article XI, Sections 11 or I lb of the Oregon Constitution. SECTION 5. This resolution is effective upon adoption. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 2025 and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor. Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of i 2025. Tonya Graham, Mayor Reviewed as to form: 4.29.25 C—Carmel —Zaz, Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2025-04 Page 2 of 2 Date: K8ay5,2�025 Resolution 2025-04 Setting the Public Safety Support Fee Ag,en[da Hem Departmerit Cfty Manager's Office From' Sabrina Cotta, Mariane Berry, F�nance Director, Carmel Zahran, Assistant City Attorney TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY ReeoUufion SUMMARY Staff iabringing back the PuNHcSafety Fee resolution for potential adoption and repeal ofResolution 2O18-0Q. POLICIES, PLAN�S & GOALS SUPPORTED Vision Statements cf Success Community - * Environmental resifience, including addressing cHmate change and ecosystem conservabon • Be�onging through mutual respect and openness, inc�usion, and equity Environmental ReeiUience.including addreeengc�imabechange and ecosystem conservation Quality of life that uinderp�ns the City's economic vibrancy Organization - Exue|enoeingovernance and city services Public safety, inc�udingemergency preparedness for climate change risk Council Phohfieefor 23-2�5Bienn�umm * V0Nfirerisk reducfion • Livabifity inc�uding Community Character, Parks & Recreation, and Mobility BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Uniha|Uy presented during the April 15th Regular Meeting, Council requested that Staff split the reeoufion containing both the Public Safety Fee and the Wildfire Risk Reducflon Fee and make changes to the escaWor to be more specific around CPI-U. Public ��ty Fee�: Increase the Public Safety fee from $1.5Oto$,5.DOfor each eUeotriumeter The increase ofthe PSfee w�||tnsneftion the Emergency Medical Single RoUe program from a pilot program to permanent, four single -role poaftions. It will allow the divia�on to confinue to mainta�n the call volume response rate. The Legal Department has drafted the attached resolution for CouncH's review and potential adopfion. Page sof2 Council Busincss Muting FISCAL IMPACTS An increase from $,1.50 to $5.00 for the Public Safety fee equates to $1,519,500 for the biennium. This is dedicated) funding for the EMS Singie Role Program. SUGGESTED ACTIONS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPT'IONNS l move to approve Resolution 2025-04 to increase the Public Safety Fee to $5.00 and repeal Resolution 2018.09. REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. RESOLUTION NO 2025-04—PubHc Safety Support Fee 2. CC Fees Discussion March 31, 2'025 Page 2 of2 W, ,rallfill,1111iii, Page 44 of 288 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT FEE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2018-09. RECITALS: A. The City of Ashland operates and provides electric utilities for all residential and commercial customers within its boundaries. B. The City of Ashland maintains public safety services that strive to provide excellent and full -service emergency services to the community. C. Using the existing electric billing system to charge and collect a public safety support fee is an equitable and reasonable way of generating additional revenue for the City's General Fund to better fund emergency services, which plays a vital role in protecting public health. D. Funds generated through this assessment will exclusively fund public safety in the General Fund, for the purposes of emergency services. E. In order to maintain and preserve these services, the City wishes to impose the following fees. THE CITY OF ASHLAND HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Resolution 2018-09, which set a Public Safety Support Fee of $,1.50, is hereby repealed in order to implement a new fee schedule as outlined below. SECTION 2. A Public Safety Support Fee of $5.00 shall be charged each month to each City of Ashland utility customer with an active electric meter to fund emergency services in the General Fund, for the purpose of emergency services. SECTION 3. To account for inflation, an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U West), calculated year -over -year from February to February, will be applied on July I" of each fiscal year. SECTION 4. Clarification of Fee Nature and Enforcement. (a) The Public Safety Support Fee are hereby designated as service charges and not taxes, special assessments, or systems development charges. (b) The obligation to pay these fees arises solely from the use of and connection to City services and is the responsibility of the utility customer of record. These fees shall not be imposed upon property or property owners as a direct consequence of ownership. Resolution No. 2025-04 Page 1 of 2 (c) Nonpayment of these fees shall not result in a lien on real property and shall not be enforced through foreclosure or other remedies typically associated with property taxes or assessments, unless the customer of record on the utility bill is also the owner of the property, in which case enforcement is based on their role as the occupant and customer of record, not by virtue of property ownership. (d) Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to authorize the imposition of any charge subject to the limitations of Article XI, Sections 11 or I lb of the Oregon Constitution. SECTION 5. This resolution is effective upon adoption. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 2025 and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor. SIGNED and APPROVED this Reviewed as to form: 5.1.25 'rarnael Zah-Assistant City Attorney Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder day of Tonya Graham, Mayor 2025. Resolution No. 20�25-08 Page 2 of 2 Orr Council �Business Meeting SUNMARY Like other cities in Oregon, overall govermilental expenditures for the City of Ashland continue to rise rare quickly than revenues. This pattern is anticipated to exacerbate in the coming bietmium due to economic volatility at the national level, significant increases to health care and pension costs, restrictions on general finid revenue sources and likely reductions in federal grant funding. This agenda itern will focus on the Public Safety Fee, Ashland Forest Resiliency Fee and a potential Park- Fee to support maintaining General Fund services at current levels over the next blerini-Lim. The discussion will include historical context, city cornparables, and levels of service. POLICIES. PLANS & GOALS SUPPORTED Administrative/Governance Goal: "To ensure ongoing fiscal ability to provide desired and required services at an acceptable level." Vision and Values CoInInunitY Quality of life that underpins the City's economic vibrancy organLation • Excellence in governance and city services • Sustainability through creativity, affordability, and rightsized service delivery • Public safety, including emergency preparedness for climate change risk • Quality infrastmcture and facilities through timely maintenance and conu-nunity investment BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BACKGROUND From 20�15 to 2023, revenues increased, on average, by 4% annually, while expenses increased, on average, by 6% annually. Over the same period, our revenue streams have shifted to rely more heavily on fees due to property tax limitations that cap the growth of property taxes. These fees, like property tax revenues, have not kept up with tile rising costs of services. Without adjusting our revenues from fees, it is anticipated that the City will need to reduce General Fund levels of service in BN25-27. Due to Oregon's Measure 50, all tax districts have a permanent rate limit, set at local assessed values from 1995-96 market levels, thereby capping growth. For Ashland, our current and capped permanent rate of 4.286,5 has been set since 2019. Over the course of the last 10 years, property taxes, which Page 1 of 5 Page 47 of 288 rnal,11,1111:11i�e", Council Business Meeting mainly fined governmental activities, have only increased $3.8M or 35%. Meanwhile, expenditures over the same period for goverriniental activities, not including Streets - public safety, parks and recreation, and general goverrinient administration - have increased by $2 1 .6M, or 104%. Major General Fund Expenses This has left the City' General Fund to rely on other revenue sources that have also not kept up with the rising costs of services. As an example, since 2020 the Electric User Tax has only increased marginally since 2020�, reflecting greater conservation initiatives with our community. Further, water rates have not increased since 2019, which has impacted the general fund through franchise fees. The Public Safety fee of $1.50 per electric meter has not increased since 20 IS. and the AFR fee of $3.00 per water meter since 2019. Finally, costs of maintaining our parks make up approximately 14% of the overall cost of general government services, which rust compete with all other services within the shrinking pool of funds. Also worth noting is that the last couple bienniums, the City received Covid grants and other state grants that will not be available for government services in this coming biennium. These large grants helped fund general goverrinient operations and specifically services for the unhoused. Ad In IIIIIYII Iv 11 infli ::nN - BIN N 0�1 1, lipvr Fire & Rescue Fundl -xpiencfib,n-es �FY 2024 Pa r ks 14 fil 1 CHO mi" Fln t I rip it.y 11�.4pmpte'r -1 "A, pake VIIX.� Fire & Rescue represents the largest costs to our General Fund at 3 1 i?/'o of total General Fund expenditures. Fire & Rescue includes Operations, Life & Safety, Wildfire Mitigation, and Emergency Medical Services. This department has seen the highest increase in costs year over year due to the addition of Firefighter and single -role EMS, roles in the FY24 budget. The addition of the EMS, roles in the last bienniurn have addressed the call volume needs for Ashland, and, over the long run, the division has the potential to grow Ambulance Revenue that will aid in funding the department. Police Police represent 19% of the General Fund expenditures. While our police force has not grown significantly since 2017, the personnel costs impacting all departments - including cost -of -living adjustments, increases to pension costs, and increases to health care costs - have increased over the years. Page 2 of 5 Page 48 of 288 Orr Council �Business Meeting r!'arVs & Recre?tion Parks & Recreation represented 14% of General Fund expenditure in FY24, the third costliest program after Police Since 2015, Ashland park acreage has increased by 169 acres, for a total of 811 acres and has added 13 miles of trails, bringing the total to 53 miles in the Ashland trail system. The City has struggled to identify and maintain a dedicated ftinding mechanism for Parks & Recreation operations, historically making the Parks Department rilost vulnerable to cuts during difficult budget cycles. Get ieral Fund Fee Reivi i ties Public Safety Fee In April 2017, the City Council voted to approve the hiring of five additional police officers, with the intent to develop funding mechanisms later. Ultimately, funding was identified for 3 officer positions. Today, that funding only covers the cost of 2.5 officer positions, and additional funding is needed for supporting current ambulance service levels. • In July 2017, a $0.50 Public Safety Fee was placed on every electric meter account which, in combination with newly appropriated state marijuana tax revenue, covered the cost of one Police Officer. • In July 2018, the Public Safety Fee was increased to $1.50 to cover the cost of an additional Police Officer. • In August 2018, the Transient Occupancy Tax was increased by 1%, 70% of which was to fund an additional Police Officer. • Since 2021, reductions in tourism has decreased the amount of Transient Occupancy Tax collected. • In 2022, Measure 110 reduced the annual State Marijuana Tax appropriations to local jurisdictions. • Today, the combination of the Public Safety Fee, State Marijuana Tax appropriation, and Transient Occupancy Tax, covers the cost of 2.5 officer positions. • Development of the single -role EMS program has increased the need to identify additional funding to support the program long-term. Looking fbr,wvard if the desire is to maintain the single -roll EMS program at its current level an increase in the public safety fee is necessary. Ashland Forest Resiliency Fee The Ashland Forest Resiliency (AFR) is a partnership program that brings many stakeholders together to decrease fire risk in the Ashland watershed. Historically, this work has majority been funded through large-scale grants, with the City covering all or some of the costs of City employees dedicated to the program. • Prior to 20�15, the City used unanticipated Water Fund revenues to pay roughly $175,000 a year to cover the costs of 1.7 employees working on the AFR program. • In May 2015, City Council approved a new water bill charge based on meter size to generate $175,000 a year to shift those costs from the Water Fund. ($1.39 for a �,4 inch meter). • In May 2019, City Council raised the water bill charge to increase revenue to $377,50�0 per year for the AFR program to cover an increase in personnel costs due to an increase in acreage ($3 for a /'4 inch meter). • Since 2021, the AFR program has 4450,000 in personnel costs per year, while the AFR fee regularly collects 4377,500 per year. The City has been covering the cost gap through unanticipated revenues, such as interest income. Last BN a large scale tree removal required significant general fund resources. Looking fbr,wvard, if the desire is to maintain two dedicated staff people in the wildfire division and contimie mitigation work versus education only work, an increase in the AFR fee is necessary. Parks Fee Ashland has no dedicated funding source for Parks & Recreation operations. Other jurisdictions have incorporated a Parks fee to address the increased and ongoing maintenance of city parks. Looking forward if the desire is to Page 3 of 5 Page 49 of 288 rnal,11,1111:11i�e", Council Business Meeting maintain the current level of parks and move forward with the development of the East Main Park and the current level of senior center senTices the establishment of a parks fee is necessary. Fees in Other Jurisdictions The following table provides a comparative analysis of neighboringjurisdictions. CITY COMPARATIVES Ashland Medford Central Pt. Talent Grants Pass Population 22,086, 84,423 19,918 5,228 39,112 Fees Public Safety 1.50 16.07 $ 2.010, $ 4.00 $ 12,36 Parks 000 535 6,010, 8.43 0.00 Wildfire 100 0.00 OLD 0,00 000 4,50 $ 21-42 $ 8.00 $ 12,43 $ 1236 Aurhotlized FTE Police 39,00 130h70 310,0, 10,65 57,00 Fire 47.00 108.20 01.010, 0.00 31.00 Parks 37.00 70,00 7.15 4.00 28,00 86.00 238.90 31.0101 10Z5 88.00 Parks Acreage 811 2,227 not available 36 196 Nuniber of Parks 20 37 9 notavadabte 24 Trails 53 not available not availaWe not available not available Notes: Central Faint FTE clata baised on 2+ 21 ACFR, all else were pulUed froni the niost cuirent,AUIR, Talent Parks FFE derived froni avadable reporting' OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION The City Council has identified livability and economic development as key areas for the conu-nunity moving forward. Public safety and the Parks and Recreation Department will continue to be key elements in these identified priorities. The 25% of the Food & Beverage (F&B) tax currently goes to fund the Parks CIP Fund for capital iniprovements and property purchases. The F&B ballot measure in May 2023, had it been approved by the voters, would have assisted in funding overall Parks operations and maintenance, providing flexibility in spending and the capabilities to meet natural inflationary pressures. Finally, Ashland prohibits the use of herbicides. Due to this, it takes multiple Parks employees to provide maintenance for city parks than it would with the use of herbicides. S UGGESTED ACTIONS, MOTIONS and/or OPTIONS Staff is presenting data to Council to discuss options for fee increases and establishing proper service levels for the identified areas. Based on Council direction, staff will return for the adoption of a resolution to increase the public safety and wildfire fees to properly fund corresponding desired service levels, and establishing a parks fee to ensure proper funding for corresponding desired service levels. Page 4 of 5 Page 50 of 288 rnal,11,1111:11i�e", Council Business Meeting REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS attach resolutions Page 5 of 5 Page 51 of 288 0 Business Meeting Date: May 6,2'025 Request from Ad -Hoc Committee on Early Learning and Affordlable Childcare to publish an article City Manager's Office Derrick Gooden, Administrative Analyst TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY Action Needed SUMMARY One of the charges of the City Council to this committee was to develop a strategic plan capable of tangibly providing for Ashland's unaddressed early learning needs. The committee adopted as one of its priorities to engage local businesses to assess employee needs andl investigate potential partnerships. As part of this work, the committee would like to publish an article in the Southern Oregon Business Journal and distribute it by email and/or in print to other individuals and organizations as an Advisory Committee to the Ashland City Council. POLICIES, PLANTS & GOALS SUPPORTED Supports the City Council's vision for success to adldress community affordability, including available housing and childlcare. BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Committee members Hyatt, Love, and Verner published an article as part of this work on April 23, 2024 in Ashland.News titled- 'Counci] Conner: The economics of mu isiical chairs', which highlighted the difficulties in obtaining affordable childcare in Ashland. FISCAL IMPACTS none SUGGESTED ACTIONS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTIONNS II move to approve the Ad -Hoc Committee on Early Learning and Affordlable Childcare to publish the article: "Business and Childlcare: A Crucial Symbiosis'. REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1 . EL - final version for business journal Page 1 of I Page 52 of 288 Business and Childcare: A Crucial Symbiosis John M. Love, Joanne Feller Hand, Lynn Rallsford, Lisa Verner, and Paula Hvatt' When Nfelinda Caiver (not her real name) finally found a 'Job with ajackson Co unto, business after months of looking, she faced a serious dilemma: V1110 X-,7oidd care for her 2-year-old daughter ,and 4-reai:-old soil. As a single parent, Melinda had little choice but to find childcare if she xvere to be able to go to work eveiT dad'. The job was in Ashland, and she v,as hoping to find a childcare center either close to her emplo�ler, near home, or along the route she would drive each day from Medford. The Challenge of Finding Childcare in Jackson County: It's a Desert In mangy- parts of the state —and across the countiT—families have considerable difficult�, finding childcare. According to the Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub, Jackson and josepluine Counties are a childcare desert.' This means that less than 33 percent of children under 5 years of 3 age have. access to a childcare openilic, Fainles living ill poverty have even more challenges: 'ust 18 percent have access to publicly founded childcare slots.' Lack of childcare is a major barrier to finding 1 and holding a 'ob. And when childcare caii be found, its cost is a serious barrier. A recent suive�- f6iind that in Jackson andjosephine counties, the montiliv cost of infant care averaged about 29 percent of the The authors are rnembtrs of the Cit�- of Ashland's Ad Hoc Corni-nittte for Affordable Childcare and Early Learning -C onlknitte,., y. 2 Oregon has sixteen Early Learning Hubs, created to help families navigate tilt. s7sttms thqtK611 qllov- their to increase access to high -quality early care and education opportuilities. Tilt Southern Oregon Early Leaming Sen-ices Hub Serv-es josepEne andjackson Coruitiesaild is located at Southern Oregon Urlive si . 1. t Lusz r ty ur�ps,-:l -2 c) taltv- -/-211-11=V-5f scild --- ---------- - --- 1taR:.11hl,g �1111b-21/ 3 The data cited here are front the SOELS, Hub's director, Ren6. Brandon's 7/25/23 presentation to the comn-v ttee. 4 Povtrty is deffiled as a farnily income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Povtrty Level, or S62,400 for all Oregon falnil,v of foiLu.- in 2024. t,-1e,,-e1C,a1C,T,11at01 I -I '!It I., 4111t nDDM�42L I s) income of a farnilv earning 200 percent of the federal poverty level (S62,400 for a family of four), and preschool care cost 20 percent.' Rego Cvfus Javadi, R-District 32, a member of Of egon's House Committee oil Early Claildhood and Human Services, recently made the case for childcare as an economic tool.' Citing a 2022 report, Javadi notes that the Oregon economy suffered S304 nifflion in lost productivity from absenteeism and turnover.7 Clearly-, as xve. discuss here, xvorking families need help, wluich both businesses and government agencies can provide. Affordable childcare could make the difference. But not just any childcare. Parents/ employees need quality cluildcare that is provided by trained professionals, is accessible and convenient to their home or X-,70rkplace, is affordable for them, operates during the days and times needed, is stable, and in other ways meets the employee's needs. Providing Childcare Offers Clear Benefits for Businesses Businesses can play a major role in successfully making all this work. According to the former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Noovi, "The biggest investment we call make in the future of our population is to build a reliable, high -quality, safe, and affordable care infrastructure, focused on childcare from birth to age 5...."' Businesses find they have a more productive xvorkforce when parents can focus on work and are not distracted xvith xvoriTing about their children's health and safety. In addition, Noovi found that expenditures for onsite childcare at PepsiCo's headquarters in Atlanta meant reduced commuting time and residted in a significant return oil the investment 1.11 terms of loyalty- and peace of mind for current employees; it was also a terrific recruiting tool. 3Sektnan, M., LK- Houston, L. 2022 Oregon Child Care `Market Price Study," Oregon Department of Human Seivicts and Oregon Early Learning Division, Alarcll 2023.,rk77' V.oregoll.gov Y delc a 2022-cl-jild-care-iiiarket-rate-report.pdf I Javqdi, Cyltls. "Tilt Cost of Care: \Xliv Childcare Is Breaking Oregon's Ecoilornil," Substaek. rolry, Jainlary 23, 2025 . +,,'the -cost - o f-cai t—,,An- -childc aie - - - ----------------------------- ReadyNation is "the pfen-iief business ineinbef orgal-iization focused oil cradle to career education since 2006." 11111,i„,, ZZv a '�i' !, ' Nooi-i, Indra K. Tt Need to Solve -Anierica's Childcqre Crisis." Saty1rdq), Eveidizg Post, November/ December 2022. 2 1 There is equally strong evidence closer to home, in northern Oregon. In fall 2020, Boardman Foods, Inc., in Boardman, Oregon, decided to expand their after -school program, which had been operating for 18 years, and created Families First Childcare. They began small, xxith a center serving 13 children in a borrowed room in the Nlorrow Coun"- School District. Today the center provides care and support for more than 80 children, including infants (ages 0-22), toddlers (2-3), preschoolers (3-4), and school age children (ages 5-12).' (ages I Boardman Foods doesn't do tlu's alone. It has mobilized a community of sponsoring companies, including Lainb Weston, Threemile Canyon Farms, Tillamook Comity Creamery, and Amazon. Together, their support allows Failuilies First Childcare to charge parentsjust $830 a month for infant care (when Boardman's cost for personnel alone is S2,000). With only about 50 employees, Boardman's childcare program has the capacity to also serve children from about 40 other employers in their region. On their x-%Tebsite, Boardman explicitly identifies the corporate benefits resulting from their investment in childcare for its employees: • Improved employee morale and productivity, as employees kiioX-,7 their clu'ldren are well - cared for 0 Reduced absenteeism, since parents have fe.x-%Te.r childcare problems 0 Ei-dianced recillitment and retention, as childcare adds to the attractiveness of the business and employees are less likely to leave for a competitor that doesn't offer childcare 0 Positive company image, improving the company's reputation. 0 Increased employee loyal", and dedication to the company 9Taken ffoin 2 , � Fainilies First Childcare provides high-duality-1 -v -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ) ------------------ pfograrrnriiig, having adopted the ilatiolialiv recognized Creative Carricludrun. Tilt Creative Ctu-riculm-n was designed for flexibility and adaptation to suit the interests qnd needs of each child. For snore infofmation, see IP/ =LkLi rabiiEat =742 17 34-'50969 7K!kr -c ---- ------ — ------------------- I..,..,..,..,.,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..�. J I • Healt1lierX-,7ork_Efe balance, leading to reduced stress, increased job satisfaction and fulfillment 0 Boost in employee engagement and focus on their work 0 Higher employee well-being and mental health, knox-ving their children are in a safe learning environment 0 Tax benefits that the employer may be eligible for • Commulli", impact, contributing to theX-,7ell-being of future generations and fostering social responsibility. Parents Also Reap Important Benefits Front Employer -Provided Childcare These benefits to employers nu.rror the benefits that the parents,/employees reap. They begin with greater peace of mind knoving their children are safe, are learning, and can be visited during work breaks. Parents are then better able to focus on their work (perhaps resulting in enhanced opportunities for advancement) and can maintain a healthier work -life balance, better mental health, and 1 if d pride ill the' contribution to the company's goals. Not Having Childcare Has Hidden Costs for Both Parents andBusinesses WTithout adequate childcare, parents (uisualty moms) have to reduce hours, worked, take a position in which they cannot fully make use of their education and experience, or take time out of the labor force to stay at home with the kids for sometimes maliv years. This results. in fewer opportunities for advancement, loss of seniority, adverse impacts an their retirement sa \Tings. and reduced lifetime earnings. In 2023, nationally, 26 percent of mothersX-,7ere stay-at-home parents.'O Ili fu National Women's Law Center (hu.1-LtLL "LL -,Z-i 4 an online article for Ue--4tlaiifir, Ashley Fetters described the "Worl-,l.tig-to-affoi:d-child-care conundruin." " She reported that in theJanuarT 14, 2020 Democratic presidential debate, the moderator referred to a you no, parent who had Written in saving many parents had to either quit their job or settle for cheaper, lower -quality childcare. She asked candidate. Pete Buttigieg, "How will you prioritize accessing quali"- affordable childcare ill your first 100 days in office"" His response included the unforgettable phrase, "I meet professionals who sometimes say that they're working in order to afford childcare in order to be able to beX-,7orking." What's xvrong xvith this picturee The Good News: Agencies and Businesses in Jackson County Can Address the Childcare Dilemma Local governments throughout the state, including in Jackson and Josephine Counties, have limited resources and multiple demands for those limited resources. However, the C-l", of Ashland demonstrated this economically vital resource support. In the 2023-2025 biennium budget cycle, the City Council set aside S240,000 for "affordability- grants." These grants, have enabled several local � childcare providers to provide subsidies to loX-,7-income families, expand available care, and enhance staffing capabilities. Businesses can take their cue from PepsiCo and Boardman and consider finding or creating onsite or near -site childcare facilities. To assist in this, they call investigate their potential for receiving one of the state's infrastructure grants from the Child Care Infrastructure Fund. 12 nn Fetters, Ashley, "TIleWorl,iilg-to-Afford-Ciiild-C.-tre Coinui&Lun," Tlje-Atla,ifie-,January 18,2020. /,,�,=y th,.,atlantic"Con'l Afi2)2 . .. . . . . . .h . . .0 Business Oregon is,�vorkiiig��-ith the Departinent of Early Learning and Cart., other state agencies, and private and nonprofit entities to implement the CEld Care Infrastructtut. Fund,a state grant and loan program. S10 innon was awarded to 64 projects in fall 2024. The cturent roruid of fLulding justannowiced offers $15 inillion. -Applications opened March 26,,�1vith an Apfil 30 due cute. This is a great opportui-itv for projects that 'vill provide 111illor renovations /repairs, ne[l- consttuction or major renovation, and real proptft- acquisition. (An additional S25 milhoil ill funding for this program is expected to be available in surnnief 20�25.) Z,Z= 21,z ".mi sixi s, ipfiast 1. peig If the number of children of a single business's erriployees is insufficient to xvarrarlt this investment, as is the case with Boardman, companies couulcl consider collaborating with others to pool their childcare sen ices. Consortia of businesses could also operate childcare centers ill partnership xvith existing sen aces. The Bottom Line If parents can't find consistent childcare, they cannot hold 'jobs unless they have help from grandparents or friends and neighbors. The challenges Melinda faced in finding childcare rnirror the challenges businesses have ill hiringZD and retaining staff. Ill the earl,earl,we see five cornerstones of childcare that are vital to the wellbeing of both the businesses and their employees X-%atll Young children: • Accessibility —Is the childcare location reasonably converlientr • Appropriateness —does the type of setting (center or home, large or small, religious or secular) meet the parents' ileedse 0 Stability —does the period the facility has been operating suggest it will continue� • Affordabilitycan parents afford the fees, with or without subsidy assistance • Quality and safety —is the program licensed and does it meet standards set by Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Caree As we've shown, businesses in Southern Oregon call play a vital role ill resolving the childcare dilemina, to benefit both themselves and their current and potential einployees—the parents with young cluildren. For questions and additional infori-nation, contact the comi-nittee's staff liaison at atry: j j - -1.,p, - lour experielic I I �Cffi C E , f_ggj,We encourage you to share es xxith the committee. Have vou learned ways of assisting your employees x-,Iltli young children that might help othersr We happily welcome you to come to one of our monthly ineetings. M 0 Business Meeting Date: May 6,2'025 Affordlable Childcare Ad Hoc Committee Appointment City Manager's Office Alissa Kolodziinskii, City Recorder TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY Action Needed SUMMARY Approval of Mayor Graham's recommendation for the appointment of Anne Sebanc to the Early Learning and Affordable Childlcare Ad Hoc Committee Appointment. POLICIES, PLANS & GOALS SUPPORTED BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Per the Ashland Municipal Code 2'.04.090, all regular advisory committees and boards shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. FISCAL IMPACTS SUGGESTED ACTIONNS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTIONS II move to approve the appointment. Anne Sebanc to the Early Learning and Affordable Childcare Adl Hoc Committee Appointment. REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. Ad Hoc Com on Child Care Application SebancRedacted Page 1 of I Page 59 of 288 From: nore advigplus com 2lyL____ To: Ashland City Recoirde -1 Ashland City Recorder; Dorinda Cattle; Doriinda Cottle Subjed: Online Form, Submittal: Appointment Application for City Committee or Commission Date: Thursday, April 03, 2025 12:41:00 PM [EXTERNAL SENDER] Name Anne Sebanic Committee or Ad Hoc Commifttee oin Affordable Ghildcare & Early Childhood Commission You: Wish, Dev6lopmeint to Serve On 0 01M Occupation Acadeimiic Administrator Educational Ph.D. in Ghfld Psych6logy, Uiniiveirs,ity of Minnesota Twin Cities Background Pre-kindergartein ILlicense, State of Minnesota B. S. in, Psychology University of California, Daviis �Related Experience I taught child devellopmenit courses at Whfttier ColIegie for 22 years for future teachers indlu6ngi child development perimit (State of CA). I taught presdhooll and ireceiived imy Pire- Kindergarten License (State of MiN) whfle in graduate school) at the Uniiversiity of Kinnesota. II aim a leariner when, it comes to the State of Oregion regulations and new to the AsNland area. II could use training about Ilocall and state strengths and challenges. I niterests I am interested in chfld development and working Ilocallly to help farnifies and using imy background and experfise. ProfessiionalIly I allso work cairn giiraints with faculty and their colIlaboiratiions in, the COMIMUnity and this may help support that work as well[ as connecting the University to City initiatives. Personally I am new to AsNland and interested in, meeting new people and understan6ing more about the City where I Iliive. Availability I work 8-5 at Southern Oregion University. The Provost nominated me to this comiimittee so is supportive of this work. I wifl try to attend day meetings but (have more flexibilfty in the evenings. Additilonall Information I have lived in Ashland since August 2023. Sebanc scholarshio development resuirne.pdf Upload Your (File Silgniature Anne IM. Seb�anic E.mill not displayiinig correctly? Vie-w--it-in-your browser. Business 7�/�,° ° ��k�siK���ss Meeting FirstRea6ng of Ordinances 32�49.3250, 3251,and 326�3 to implement the Climate Friend�y Area Overlay Community Development Brandon Goldman, Director ofCommmunftyDevelopment TIME, ESTIMATE, 30 minutes CATEGORY SUMMARY Aerequired under the atabe'sClimote-FriendUy& Equitable Communities (CFEC)mm|eewhich seek toreduce greenhouse gas emiss�ns, the Climate FriendUy Area (CFA) adopfion project aims to designate pedestrian - friendly, mixed -use areas wftNn the City of Ashland suifficient to accommodate 30 percent of the future population. Staff have been working with selected consultants from 3J Consulting, JET PlannMg, and EooWorthweet. Ton�ght.Scott Fregoneeefrom 3JConsulting and Elizabeth Decker from JET Planning wiU|join staff to present final proposed Climate FriendUy Areas and assoc�ated code amendments for adoption to reguUate proposed CFAs inkeepMgwith the CFECrules. POLICIES, PLANS & GOALS SUPPORTED State ofOregon Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC) initiative: Adoption of designated CHmate Friendly Areas (CFAs) f0flis the mandate estaNished under Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 660- 012-0315 through 860-012-0325) as part of the State of Oregon's Cftate-FriendUy and EquibabUeCommmunifiee (CFEC) inftiative. These rules requ�re local governments to idenfih/ and zone areas euftab|efor high-deneity' mixed -use, and pedestrian -oriented deveUopment, with the intent of reducing greenhouse gas em�ssions from tmensportcbonand land use patterns. Environmental resi|i�ence, including addressing climate change : TNe project supports the Cih/e CHma&e and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) by aHgning urban planning with emiss�n reduction goals through strategies focused on urban form, land use, and transportabon. BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The ii mate- Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC) ruUemaking from the State of Oregon mandates that cifies identify and establish Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) to accommodate 30 percent of future popuilation as a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas em�ssions through sustainaNe urban development. CFAs are designated pedestrian -oriented, mixed-uise areas intended to support Ngher density and encourage sustainable transportabon options We walking, cycling, and public transft. By concentrating 3Dpercent offuture popui|oUon within CF4e, uibee am to create neighborhoods that will min�m�ze reUianoe on vehicles, heUping to reduce emissions and promote livable, equftab|ecommuniUee. Based on previous meefings, the project is moOng ahead to de�gnate the RaHroad Property and surroun6ngs and the Transit Triangle innew Climate Friendly mvedayzones. Key components ofthe CHmabeFriendly des�gnafion include increased height allowances and removing maximum density limits. While hnitiaHyatuded.the P�anning Commission and CouncNhad previously concurred with staff and consultants that it was better not to designate the former Croman MHI sfte as a CFA, leaving it to develop through an upcoming master p|ann�ngeffort that may uftimmate|ylead boCF4designation. The other area studied aea potential CFAwae the downtown, however itie a national meg�eter-Heted historic district and is largely developed and CFAdea�gnafion could promote demolitions and conflict with |000U Natorivand downtown design Page suf4 -Page 62of288 Council l�� � 7�/�,° ° ���������8� ����������� Meeting standards. Code changes are proposed for the downtown which would allow ascale ofdevelopment similar to [|F4mwhi|e retaining local design review. These changes include permitting multifamily dwellings outright without mixed use requirement, at 30 du/ac minimum density with commercial -ready ground -floor construction; allowing Increasing height limits from 40 feet to 50 feet outright, with the option to increase to 60 feet as a condifional use; and removing maximum densities. These changes to the downtown regulations could facilitate future designation aeaCF4should itultimately prove advantageous. In addition, maximum density limits are toberemoved citywide in theC-1 zones and those portions ofthe E-1 zones with a Residential ('R)over|oy. The code amendments provided for adoption tonight focus on use, density & height standards to comply with the requirements ofthe Climate -Friendly & Equitable Community rules. The proposed approach retains the existing base zones for these areas, which include areas zoned Commercial (C-1), Employment (E-1) and Low -Density Multiple Family Residential (R-2�), and applies new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay which would replace the existing Residential (R) Overlay in the Railroad Property and the Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay. The ROverlay applies elsewhere in the city and would be retained, whereas the TT Overlay would be deleted as it is superseded by the CIF Overlay in the commercial and employment areas and the residential areas retain their existing base zones with nooverlay. There are anumber ofother points toconsider infinalizing the CF4reQui|mtione: Storage Uses within CFAs: Based on previous discussion, 'Self -Service Storage, Commerdal'would be prohibited within CFAs and 'Wholesale Storage and Distribution,' uses would be conditional uses within the E-1 zoned portions of the CFAs. Townhouses: There are several proposed standards that will apply to townhouses to enhance their compatibility with the CFAs and Ashland goals for these areas induiding: aminimum density cf25units per acre inareas zonedC-1 (including much cfthe Transit Triangle near Ashland Street/SiekiyouBou|evomd).which will either push feasibility of multifamily over townhouses, or push smaller townhouses on lots averaging less than 1,750 square feet; existing access management standards that establish required distances between curb cuts will direct townhouse development towards alley access, limiting curb cuts directly onto streets and presence of driveways and garages inthe pedestrian realm. Access management standards will generally preclude direct access onto higher order streets (boulevards and avenuee), directing townhouses, to local mrcollector streets within the CFA interior; proposed CFA standards would allow minimum lot frontages of 20 feet (generally compatible with proposed minimum densities, compared to 40-foot citywide standard) if alley access is provided, to further emphasize alley -oriented townhouiaea. Parallel efforts in the walkaNe design standards project have highlighted opportunities to enhance design standards for townhouises, particularly the transition between private and public Solar Access: The proposed changes prioritize CFA development capacity by limiting the applicability of solar setbacks to sites within 100 feet of a residential zone outside of the overlay, which would primarily impact sites along the northern edge of the proposed Railroad Property CFA and the rear yards of commercial sites along the north side mfAshland Street. Buikd�ing Stepbmohs: Step -backs are one tool tosoften the edges oftaller buildings ifthere are concerns about compatibility with adjacent, lower scale development. The existing step -back standards in the Transit Triangle (TT)Overlay, though never used, were used aaamodel for the proposed CFOverlay standard requiring astep- back oftentfeet for any portion ofthe building over 25feet tall within 25feet mfa residential zone outside ofthe overlay. Requiring step -backs can discourage taller development and may require additional analysis under CFECrules toaccount for decreased building capacity onupper stories. Design Standards: The proposed changes include expanding the Detail Site Review zone toinclude the full extent of both CFAs; the existing basic site design and detail site design standards will be applied to future CFA development. (The City is collaborating on a separate project to review and revise design standards to enhance walkable design, consistent with related CFEC provisions in OAR 660-012-0330, that will address design within CFAs and beyond, such esnoted for townhouses.} Changes to C-I/E-1 Maximurn Density: As previously discussed, the code changes presented remove Page zuf4 F, Council l�� � 7�/�,° ° ���������8� ����������� Meeting maximum deneifiee in aU| C-1 and E-1 zoned areas within the city, beyond the CFAs. Residenfia| uses are only permitted asm�xed-usedevelopments im[|-1 and limited toselect portions ofE-1within the RemidanUoU(R) overlay; current maxiimum densfties are 30 units per acre in C-1 and 15 units per acre in E-1. Removing maximum densifies supports more mixed-uise development in these areas, subject to existing 40-foot maximum height rather than specific density aU|ovvanoee. Changes to Downtown Zoning (C-1-D): As previously discussed, the code changes presented include revisions tothe downtown (C>1-C))standards boaU|ovvCFA'eco|edeveUoprnenLwithout formal CFA-designation, including: w Permiitting multifamily dwelfings outright wiithout a ground -floor commercial or office requiirement, subject boaminimum density cf30dkwe|Uingunits per acre. w Increasing allowed height from 4Qfeet to5Ofeet outright, wiithoption toincrease height to8Ofeet (rather than current 55feet) through aconditional uiaepermit. w Eliminating maximum density for all residential and mixed -use projects. Recommendations Staff recommends approval cfFirst ReadiingofOrdinances 324g.32�50.32�51,and 3263aepresented, mmviing them toSecond Reading cdthe June 3,2O2�5meefinQand directiinQstaff toprepare Mmdiingefor adoption in oonjunctiionwith the Second Reading. The PIlanning Commission reviewed the proposed ordiinance changes at its April 29, 2O2�5, meefing and unanimously recommended approval ofthe two new CIlimateFriendly Areas and all aeaocabedordiinonce amendments as presented. FISCAL IMPACTS TheadoptionoftheC|immoteFhendUyAreo(CFA)deeignaUonaandaeeocated|andaiseordinanceamendmente has no direct financiial impact on the City of Ashland. However, future intensification of development resulting from increased buNdiinQheights, the removal cf reaiidenUa|denaftylimits, and other regulatory changes may generate addiitionall property tax revenue over time as redevelopment occurs within the designated CFAs. SUGGESTED ACTIONS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTION�S Potential Motion I move to approve First Readiing of the following ordinances: • Or�inance #3249, an ordinance amending the Ashland Land Use Ordinance to repeal Chapter 18.3.14 Transit Triangle Dver1layand mepUacingUwith anew Chapter 18.3.14 CIlimabeFriendly Overlay; w Or�inance #3250, an ordinance amending the adopted Zoniing Map to add the CNmate Friendly (CF) Overlay. w Or�inance #3251, an ordinance amending the adopted Siite Design Zones Map to allign the extent of the Detailled Site Design Reviiew Overlay Zone to include the fuIll extent of the Cliimate Friendly Area Overlay Zones. w Ord�inmmme#32G3anordiinanoeamending chapters 18.2.1' 18.2.2, 18.2.3.13O. 18.2.8' 18.3.12, 18.3'13 & 18.4.�.040.c of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance to aliign with the new climate friendIly area regulations and ensure immpUementcdionofapp|iicab|edevelopment standards. And to move each Ordinance to Second Reading on June 3, 2025, and to direct staff to prepare written findiings for ad�optioninconjunction with the second reading. REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. O1_CC—CFAAdopt�n_05082D25_Atch1_JETMemo � 2. O����CFAAdopt�n_05082025_/�ch2—CC 3. O3�CC�CFAAdopton_Q5082D25_Atch3�—ORO32�4g Page 3uf4 W, -Page 04of288 Council Business Meeting 4. 031" — CC CFA Adoption_05062'0�25 — Atch3A — ORD3249 — ExA — New 18.3.14 5. 04 — CC — C,FA Adoption—O�50620�25—Atch4—ORD32'50 6. 04A — CC CFA Adopt ion_05062'O�25 — Ah5tch4A — ORD3250 — Ex A Zoning Map 7. 05 — CC — CFA Adoption-05062025—Atc—ORD32'51 8. 05A — CC CFA Adoption — 05062'0,25 — Atch5A — ORD3251 — Ex A Site Design Zones Map 9. 06—CC—CFA Adoption-05062025—Atch6—ORD32'63 10. 07 — CC — CFA Adoption-05062025—Atch7—CFAFindings DRAFT 11. 081—CC — CFA Adoption-05062025—Atch8—FINxE—Housing Capacity Analysis 12. 09—CC — CFA Adoption-05062025—Atch9—FlNxF—Estimates Dwellings 13. 1 O—CC — CFA — Adoption_05062�025—Atch 1 O—Fl NIxG—Antidisplacement 14. 11 A—CC—C FA Adoption_05062'0,25—Atch 11 A—F I NIxH_RR Gaps 15. 11 B—CC—C FA Adoption_05062'0,25—Atch 11 B—F I NIxH—TT Gaps 16. 12—CC—CFA Adoption-05062025—Atchl2—Public Comment—Shaff Page 4 of W, ,vallfill,1111iii, Page 65 of 288 ]JET P LAN N $ N G MEMO DATE: May 6, 2025 T 0: Mayor Tonya Graham, and City Council, City of Ashland CC: Brandon Goldman and Derek Severson, City of Ashland FROM: ELizabeth Decker, JET Nanning SUBJECT: Climate -Friendly Area Code Updates Proposed Draft N, rkN1T,4,Td= The City of Ashland is working to designate Climate -Friendly Areas (CFAs) as part of the state's Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFTC) program that aims to reduce climate, pollution, provide more transportation and housing choices, and promote more equitable land use planning outcomes. The City is proposing to designate, the Railroad Property and portions of the Transit Triangle as CFAs based on engagement with Planning Commission, City Council, stakeholders and the public in earlier phases of this project. The City must take action to amend the zoning code and zoning maps to adopt the proposed CFAs that meet applicable rules including allowed uses, dimensional standards, and density standards, by June 30, 2025. The following table summarizes the proposed CFA code updates to fully implement state requirements and incorporate City direction on key concepts, including feedback provided by Planning Commission and City Council at their February and March work sessions, respectively. Changes relative to the earlier review draft (dated February 17, 2025) are noted in italics below. item Code Section Intent ---- ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ I Table 18.2.1.020 Add CF'Overlay and remove TT Overlay from list of City zones and overlays. 2712 SE 2011, Ave / PortLandl, OR 97202 edecker@bjetpLanning.net / 503.705.3806 Climate Friendly Area Code Updates Proposed Draft Page 2 of 5 April 7, 2025 item Code Section Intent 2 Table 18.2.2.030 Remove special use standards referencing the TT Overlay for Multifamily Dwellings. Note that references to use exceptions within the new CF Overlay are not proposed within the table to limit the number of exceptions; instead, the overarching statement in AMC 18.2.2.030(E,) establishes that the base zone ----------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- --------------- - standards may be amended by specific overlay standards. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Table 18.2.2.030 Delete 'Commercial Retail Sales and Services' category that duplicates existing 'Retail Sales and Services' category, which is the preferred, defined term in 18.6�. 1. 4 Table 18.2.2.030 No change: Maintain allowed locations forrDrive-Up Uses,' limited to area east of Ashland Street at intersection with Siskiyou Boulevard. While this is within the proposed C17A, the additional limitation preventing new drive -up uses and design standards for drive -up facilities are intended to manage potential impacts to walkability and urban design within the CFA. ------------- 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18.2.3.130 Clarify option to develop residential uses within the C-1 and E-1 zones within the CF'Overlay, separate from special use standards that otherwise apply in base zones. 6 18.2.3.130.B.2 Remove maximum density strand arils for residential uses within the C-I and E-1 zones (citywide), consistent with change to base zone standards. -------------- 7 ------------------------------------------------------- 18.2.3.130.B.4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Add option fear multifamily uses outright in C-1-1), exempt from mixed -use standards. Stich developments must meet commercial -ready ground -floor req uirements and achieve a minimum density of 30 dulac. 8 18.2.6 Remove maximum density for C-1 and E-1 zones, allow --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- dimensional standards to control scale of development. ------------------------ 9 18.2.6 Revise C- 1 -D (downtown) dimensional standardsfor parity with CFAs: • Remove maximurn density. • Increase maximurn height to 50ft outright and up to 60ft conditionalty. 10 18.3.12.030 Expand the extent of the Detail Site Review Overlay on the Site Design Zones figures to include the entirety of both CFAs; the majority but not all of those areas are currently included. Applying the Detail Site Review Overlay will make the CFAs subject to additional design standards in 18.4.2.040 that align with the CFEC walkable urban design .I ... , 0 0 Climate Friendly Area Code Updates Proposed Draft Page 3 of 5 April 7, 2025 item Code Section Intent standards, and will require Type 11 review for developments over 10,000 SF. ----- --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 18.3.12.060 Limit Pedestrian Places (PP) overlay to only apply outside of CF Overlay, to avoid overlap. • Delete TT Overlay reference in 18.3.12.060.13.4. • Remove first two of three map figures in Figure 18.3.12.060, limiting extent of overlay to Main St/Mountain Ave vicinity. • Delete concept plan figures for the Tolman Creek Rd/Ashland St and Walker Ave/Ashland St pedestrian ----------------------- ----------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- - places. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 18.3.12.070.A Establish that CF' overlay applies to properties zoned CF on the Zoning Map. 11 18.3.13.010.0 Remove reference to Transit Triangle Overlay in Residential Overlay requirements. 12 Figure 18.3.13.010 Exclude Railroad Property from the Residential (R) Overlay by revising map figure; CF Overlay will replace and expand ----------------------- ----------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- - upon the R Overlay. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 18.3.13.C.2 Remove maximum density standards within the R Overlay, consistent with change to base zone standards. 14 18.3.14 (existing) Delete TT Overlay standards. 15 18.3.14 (new) Establish new CF Overlay that applies in addition to and supersedes base zone requirements, to be designated on --------------- ------------------------------------------------------ the Zoning Map. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16 18.3.14.040 Revise use standards in underlying zones: • Add attached single-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, retail uses, restaurants, schools and parks as permitted uses for C-1 and E-1 zoned areas within the overlay. • Prohibit sev-service storage in E-1 which are otherwise permitted conditionally; maintain existing prohibition in C- 1 zones. • Require conditional use permit for- wholesale storage and distribution in E-1 zoned areas which are otherwise permitted as special uses. • Continue to permit autoinotive repair or service and autoinotive sales as conditional, or- special, uses in C-1 and E- 1 zoned areas, recognizing the presence of existing uses within the proposed CFAs ------------------- Climate Friendly Area Code Updates Proposed Draft Page, 4 of 5 April 7, 2025 item Code Section Intent • Continue to permit drive -up uses as special uses within C-1 zoned areas, which are already capped and subject to desibyn standards. • Add child care centers, governmental offices, offices, retail sales and services as permitted uses for R-2 zoned areas. 17 18.3.14.040.0 9 Add special use standards for attached single-family dwellings that link access and lot frontage standards, promoting the use of alleys to serve any townhouse lots and steering developments away from arterials. Intended to create walkability and limit curb cuts. • Add special use standards for multifamily dwellings to retain mixed -use requirement (minimum 35% nonresidential use on ground floor, both vertical and horizontal options). Add exemptions for: • Affordable housing projects, as required by state law. • Buildings developed with 'commercial -ready' ground floor space. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 18.3.14.050 Supersede dimensional standards in base zones to include: • New miniinum density to ineet or exceed minimum 15 dulac CFA requirement. 15 ulac proposed in R-2, 20 dulac proposed in E-1, and 25 dulac proposed in C-1 Jor more robust development tilted towards rnultifelniily rather than townhouses. • Exceptions to minimum density proposed, consistent with state rules, for mixed use buildings that have a 17AR of 2.0+ or renovations of existing structures. • Minimum 17AR of 0.5 proposed, similar to existing TT overlay, to encourage robust development; not required by state rules. • Setbacks only required for development abutting residential zones outside of the overlay. • Solar setbacks limited to buildings within 100 feet of a residential zone. • Increase maximum height to 50 feet, with bonus up to 60 feet allowed for affordable housing (or bonus permitted by state rules, whichever is greater). 19 18.3.14.060.A Apply maximum block length standard of 350 feet for new developments larger than 5.5 acres, to implement state rules. 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(Climate Friendly Area Adoption: Planning Action #PA-T3-2024-00013) Annotated to show deletions -and additions to the code sections being modified. Deletions are bold strjkethreug� and additions are bold underlined. WHEREAS, the Climate -Friendly and Equitable Communities rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission in July of 2022 require that cities within Oregon's eight Metropolitan Planning Organizations shall identify and re -zone Climate Friendly Areas capable of accommodating 30 percent of each city's future population in pedestrian -friendly, mixed -use areas ; and WHEREAS,. Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.5.9.020.B permits legislative amendments to meet changes in circumstances and conditions. The City Council finds it is necessary to amend the Zoning Map and Land Use Ordinance to adopt two Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) consistent with statewide requirements including development regulations for those areas that support mixed -use, walkable development consistent with statewide CFA requirements that align with the City's own long-range planning goals adopted in the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area includes 57 acres in the center of the city, Just a few blocks north of downtown. The site is zoned Employment (E- 1) and has been planned for pedestrian -focused mixed -use development dating back to the 2001 master plan for the site. The application of a new CF Overlay provides an opportunity to update and expand the mixed -use development opportunities for the full site; and WHEREAS, the Transit Triangle Climate Friendly Area includes 120.35 acres along the major transit corridors on Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street in areas zoned a mix of Commercial (C- 1), Employment (E- 1) and a small amount of Residential Low Density Multiple Family (R-2) within the existing Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay, which currently offers optional mixed -use provisions beyond the base zone standards to facilitate a mix of housing types and businesses in an environment that is friendly to walking, biking, and using transit; and WHEREAS, the City's population exceeds 10,000 and is subject to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) section 660-012-0315(2) which requires that Climate Friendly Areas be designated to accommodate at least 30 percent of the City's future ORDINANCE NO. 3249 Page 1 of 4 Dousing units, which has been determined to be 3,469 units. Per the methodology established in OAR 660-012-0315(2), the proposed Railroad Property CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 2,226 housing units and the proposed Transit Triangle CFA has been shown to have capacity to acconiinodate 5,349 housing units, for a total capacity of 7,575 housing units, well over the required 30 percent of total Dousing units or 3,469 units determined for Ashland; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay is to encourage development and redevelopment within vibrant, walkable mixed -use centers supported by a variety of transportation options. Proposed residential uses include multi -family in mixed -use and stand-alone configurations, and townhouses, and non-residential uses include retail sales and services, restaurants, offices, and public uses. Greater concentrations of housing and businesses are mutually supporting, expanding housing opportunities and providing a better enviromnent for local business development and expansion to help residents meet their daily needs within a walkable setting. WHEREAS, Article 2. Section 1 of the Ashland City Charter provides: Powers, of the City. The City shall have all powers which the constitutions, statutes, and common law of the United States and of this State expressly or impliedly grant or allow 1nunicipalities; as fully as though this Charter specifically enumerated each of those powers, as well as all powers not inconsistent with the foregoing; and, in addition thereto, shall possess all powers hereinafter specifically granted. All the authority thereof shall have perpetual succession. WHEREAS, the above referenced grant of power has been interpreted as affording all legislative powers home rule constitutional provisions reserved to Oregon Cities. City of Beaverton v. International Assn of Firefighters, Local 1660, Beaverton Sho 20 Or. App. 293; 531 P 2d no, 734 (1975); and WHEREAS, the City of Ashland Planning Commission considered the amendment of the City of Ashland Zoning Map to identify two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones; of the Site Design Zones Map to include the entirety of the two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones within the Detail Site Review Overlay Zone; of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinances to include a new Chapter 18.3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay; and of Chapters 18.2.1, 18.2.2, 18.2.3.130, 18.2.6, 18.3.12, 18.3.13 and 18.4.2.040.0 of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance to align with new Climate Friendly Area regulations and ensure implementation of applicable development standards, at a duly advertised public hearing on April 29, 2025, following deliberations, recommended approval of the amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland conducted a duly advertised public hearing on the above -referenced amendments on May 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland, following the close of the public Dearing and record, deliberated and conducted first and second readings approving adoption of the Ordinance in accordance with Article 10 of the Ashland City Charter; and ORDINANCE NO. 3249 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland has determined that in order to protect and benefit the health, safety and welfare of existing and future residents of the City, it is necessary to amend the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance in manner proposed, that an adequate factual base exists for the amendments, the amendments are consistent with the comprehensive plan, that the proposed zoning map and land use code amendments are consistent with City of Ashland approval criteria for land use ordinance and zoning map amendments as set forth in AMC 18.5.9.020.B and are consistent with the City of Ashland Comprehensive Plan, with other City policies, and with the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals and OAR 660-012-03 10 through -0330, and that such amendments are fully supported by the record of this proceeding. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. The existing Chapter 18.3.14 Transit Triangle Overlay is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 3. A new Chapter 18.3.14 of the Ashland Municipal Code creating a new overlay zone [Climate Friendly Areas] set forth in full codified form on the attached Exhibit A and made part hereof by this reference, is hereby added to the Ashland Municipal Code. SECTION 4. Severability. The sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses of this ordinance are severable. The invalidity of one section, subsection, paragraph, or clause shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses. SECTION 5. Codification. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City Code and the word "'ordinance" may be changed to "code", "article""', `"section"", or another word, and the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re -lettered, provided however that any Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions, and text descriptions of amendments (i.e., Section 3) need not be codified and the City Recorder is authorized to correct any cross-references and any typographical errors. The foregoing ordinance was first reading by title only in accordance with Article X, Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the day of 12025, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this -day of 2025. ATTEST: Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder ORDINANCE NO. 3249 Page 3 of 4 SIGNED and APPROVED this day of i 2025. Tonya Graham, Mayor Reviewed as to form: Johan Pletila, City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 3249 Page 4 of 4 Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Pagel of 10 Ordinalnce #3249 E�xhibit A Chapter 18.3.1I4 CLIMATE FRIENDLY OVERLAY 6100roraz 18.3.14.010 Purpose. 18.3.14.020 Applicability. 18.3.14.030 General Requirements. 18.3.14.040 Allowed Uses. 18.3.14.050 Dirmensionall Standards. 18.3.14.060 Site Development and Design Standards. The Climate Friendly (CF) overlay is intended to promote the development of a mix of housing, commercial aind employment opportunities within, a, well -designed and coninected pedestrian, environment. Areas within the CIF overlay are intended to be served by high-quaility pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infrastructure and services. 18.3.14.020 Applicability A. Climate Friendly (CF), Overlay Designation. This chapter applies to properties designated as Climate Friendly (CF) overlay on the Zoning Map. B. Governing Standards. Notwithstanding the provision of chapter 18.2.2, Base Zones, additional use restrictions aind land use staindairds apply within the CF overlay. Where the provisions of this chaipter conflict with, comparable standards described in any other ordinance, resolution or regulation, the provisions of the CIF overlay shall govern. C. Exceptions and Variances. (Requests to depart from the requiirements of thiis chapter are subject to chapter 18.5.5, Variainces, except that deviations from the staindards in section, 18.3.14.060 afire suibject to subsection 18.5.2.050.E, Exception to the Site Development and Design Standards. Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 2 of 10 Exhibit 18.3.14.020.A.1 Railroad Area, Climate Friendly Area, (CFA) Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 3 of 10 Figure 18.3.14.020. Climate Friendlly (CF) Overlay 18.3.14.030 General Requirements A. Site Development and Design Standards. New development is subject to Site Design Review under chapter 18.5.2, and must comply with the applicable site development and design A. Uses Allowed in CF Overlay-. Allowed uses are determined by the base zone aind in accordance with section, 18.2.2.030, except as provided for in this chapter. Notwithstanding the provisions of chiaipter 18.2.2, Base Zones and Allowed Uses, this section includes additional allowed uses, use restrictions and prohibited uses within the CF overlay. B. Mixed Use. Uses allowed in a zone individually are also allowed in combination with, one ainothier, in the same structure or on the same site, provided All aipplicable development standards aind building code requirements are met. Tablle 18.3.14.040. Cllimate Friendlly (CF) Overlay Uses Allowed by Base Zone' R-2 C-1 E-1 Speciiall Use Standards [k. Residential Single-Faimily Dwelling S I S I S ISec. 18.3.14.040.C.1 Duplex I N I N I N Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 4 of 10 Base Zones R-2 C-1 E-1 Special Use Standards Multifamily Dwelling S S S Sec. 18.3.14.040.C.2 B. Puiblic and Institutional Uses Child Care Facility P P P Family Child Care Home exempt from planning application procedure puirsuiaint to ORS 329A.440, see part 18.6 for definition Subject to State licensing req ui remenits Governmental Offices andl P P P Emergency Services (e.g., Police, Fire); excluding Outdoor Storage Park, Open, Space, and P P P Recreational Facility, inicluding playgrounds, trails, naituire preserves, athletic fields, courts, swim pools, andl similar uses Recycling Depot N N N Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 W.7 M-A-4no Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 5 of 10 Base Zones R-2 C-1 E-1 Special Use Standards School, Private (Kindergarten P P P and uip) School, Public (Kindergarten P P P and uip) C. Commercial Office P P P Restaurants P P P Retail Sales and Services, P P P except Outdoor Sailes and Services Self -Service Storage, N N N Commercial (Mini -Warehouse) D. Industrial and Employment Uses Wholesale Storage aind N N CU In E-11 zone, Distribution, includes Marijuana imarijulaina wh6lesale us Wholesale subject to the spedal ulse standards in Sec. 18.11190 1 Key. P = Permitted Uses; S = Permitted with Special Use Standards; CU = ConditioniM Use Permit Reqluiredl; N Not Allowed. Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 6 of 10 C. The uses listed as"Permitted with SpecUa|Use Standards (S)'Un Table 18.3.14.040, a,bove, aire aillowed provided they conform to the requiremients of this section, and the requiii-ements of chapter 18.5.2, Site Design, Reviiew. 1. Attached (common vvaU|) single-famm|Uu dwellings (e��' a. Access. Access must conform to the requiiremients of subsection, 18.4.3.080.C. b. Min,imium Lot Frontage. Notwithstanding secton 18.2�.O1O\mm|n,|rnmrnlot frontage shall be 20 feet provided dwellings have access by an alley. 2. Multifamfly Dwgl1iing Uses, Multifamily dwelling uses provided all ofthe following stainclairds are met: a. One Build ing, When aplain ni|ngappU|catmn|sU|rnitedtmone buNd|mg'resUdenMa| uses may occupy up to 65 percent of the gross floor area, of the ground floor. At least 35 percent of the gross floor area, of the ground floor shall be desiignated for perm,itted uses aind uses permitted with special use staindaird�s, not includiing residential uses. b. More Thain One B,uiildinZ. When adainn|ngapplication, |nduidesmore than, one building, the equiivalenit of at least 35 percent of the gross floor airea of the grouind floor for All bufldings shiaill be designated for permiitted uses and uses perm,itted with, special use stainclairds, not includiing residentiail uses c. Affordable Housing Exception. The ||nniitaitmnis|nthis smbsectUonon, grouind�-flomr residenflal uses do not apply to multifairinfly dwellings meeting the standards for residenflal uses do not apply to buildings developed Wth comimercial-rea�y space on the ground floor complyiing with, the following: L The entUreground floor space nnuistbeconstructed to accommodate nonresidential uses. iL If residentiail uses are provided immediately above the ground floor level (Le., second floor residential), horiizonital occupaincy separaition must be provided to Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 7 of 10 accommodate future commercial occupancies as required by the Oregon Structure Specialty Code ait the time of construiction. iii. The ground floor must have an interior height of not less than 12 feet measured from, the entry level finished floor to the bottom of the structuirail members of the floor above. 18.3.14.050 Dimensional Standards Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 18.2.5, Standards for Residential Zones, aind chapter 18.2.6, Standards for Non -Residential Zones, Table 18.3.14.050 includes the dimensional standards within the CF overlay. The dimensions shiall conform to the standards in Table 18.3.14.050. Tablle 18.3.14.050. Cllimate Friendlly Overlay Dimensional Standards Base Zones R-2 C-1 E-1 Residential Density (dwelling units/acre) Minimuiml 15 du/ac 25 du/ac 20 dui/ac Maximum, None 'Mixed -use buildings are exempt from the minimum, density if it has a FAR of 2.0 or greater. Redevelopment within existing buildings that adds residential units, but does not addl new units outside the existing buiilding, is exempt from the minimum, density. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)2 Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 8 of 10 Base Zones R-2 C-1 E-1 Minimum .5 .5 .5 2 Plazas andl pedestrian areas shall count as floor area, for the purposes of meeting the minimum FAR. Plaizas and pedestrian areas may also be applied toward meeting the landscaping airea requiiremients but shall not constitute more thiain 50% of the required area. Lot Area, Width, Depth andl here is no minimum lot area, width or depth, or maximum lot Coverage coverage, provided the minimum landscape area is provided. Yardls, Minimum (feet) 3 - Front There is no minimum front, side, or rear yard requiired, except where buildings on, the subject site abut a, residential zone - Side outside of the CIF overlay, in which, case a side or rear yard of not less than 15 ft is required. - Rear 3 See buildlinig step -back requirement in, subsection 18.3.1 4.060.B. Buildlinig Separation, On, NA Same Site - Minimum �Building Height4,5 Maximum, Height - 50/4 50/4 50/4 feet/stories Maximum, Height with 60/5 60/5 60/5 Bonusl' Solar Setbaick Except for buildlinigs within 100 feet of a residential zone outside of the CIF overlay, the solair setback standards of chapter 18.4.8 do not apply. Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 W.7 M-041no Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 9 of 10 Base Zones R-2 C-1 E-1 4 See definition of "height of building" in section 18.6.1.030. 5 Parapets may be erected up to five feet above the maximum building height; see ailso, suibsection 18.4.4.030.G.4 for mechanical equipment screeniinig requirements, and section 18.5.2.020 for site design review for mechiainical equiipment review process. 6M ultifaimily dwellings meeting the standards for affordable housing in section 18.2.5.050 are eligible for bonus height. Applicants may alternatively pursue height bonuses per ORS 197A.445. Landscape Area, - Min,imuim 15% 15% 15% (% of developed lot area) Open Space - Minimum (% NA of site area) 18.3.14.060 Site Development and Design Standards N�ew development is subject to site design, review under chapter 18.5.2, andl must comply with site development and design standairds in part 18.4 and this section. A. Block Lengths. Block length, within the CF overlay shall comply with suibsection 18.4.6.040.E.9.ai, however, a maximum, block length of 350 feet shall apply to development sites of 5.5 aicres or more. Exceptions may be permitted subject to suibsection 18.4.6.040.E.9. B. B,uillding-Mass. B,uiilding facades within 25 feet of a, residential zone outside of the CIF overlay shall Incorporate a, step -back of ten feet for that portion of a building which is over 25 feet or two stories in, height, whichever is greater. The building step -back requiiremient does not apply to parapets. See Figure 18.3.14.060.B.1. This standard applies along the perimeter of the rom MMM=001-1m, I M31MMUM Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A I May 6, 2025 0 . . Chapter 18.3.14 AMC, Climate Friendly Overlay Page 10 of 10 nn|n|rnumm side or rear ya,rd requi|mernent for buildings a,butt ng a, residential zone in ta,bUe 18.3.14.050. Figure 18.3.14.060.113.1. ORDINANCE NO. 3250 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED ZONING MAP TO ADD THE CLIMATE FRIENDLY (CF) OVERLAY. (Climate Friendly Area Adoption: Planning Action #PA-T3-2024-00013) WHEREAS, the Climate -Friendly and Equitable Conunuilities rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission in July of 2022 require that cities within Oregon's eight Metropolitan Planning Organizations shall identify and re -zone Climate Friendly Areas capable of acconunodating 30 percent of each city's future population in pedestrian- friendly, mixed -use areas ; and WHEREAS, Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.5.9.020.B permits legislative amendments to meet changes in circumstances and conditions. The City Council finds it is necessary to amend the Zoning Map and Land Use Ordinance to adopt two Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) consistent with statewide requirements including development regulations for those areas that support mixed -use, walkable development consistent with statewide CFA requirements that align with the City's own long-range planning goals adopted in the Cornprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area includes 57 acres in the center of the city, just a few blocks north of downtown. The site is zoned Employment (E- 1) and has been planned for pedestrian -focused mixed -use development dating back to the 2001 master plan for the site. The application of a new CF Overlay provides an opportunity to update and expand the mixed -use development opportunities for the full site; and WHEREAS, the Transit Triangle Climate Friendly Area includes 120.35 acres along the major transit corridors on Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street in areas zoned a mix of Commercial (C- 1), Ernployrnent (E- 1) and a sinall amount of Residential Low Density Multiple Family (R-2) within the existing Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay, which currently offers optional mixed -use provisions beyond the base zone standards to facilitate a mix of housing types and businesses in an environment that is friendly to walking, biking, and using transit; and WHEREAS, the City's population exceeds 10,000 and is subject to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) section 660-012-0315(2) which requires that Climate Friendly Areas be designated to acconnnodate at least 30 percent of the City's future housing units, which has been determined to be 3,469 units. Per the methodology established in OAR 660-012-0315(2), the proposed Railroad Property CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 2,226 housing units and the proposed Transit Triangle CFA has been shown to have capacity to acconunodate 5,349 housing units, for a total capacity of 7,575 housing units, well over the required 30 percent of total housing units or 3,469 units determined for Ashland; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay is to encourage development and redevelopment within vibrant, walkable mixed -use centers supported by a variety of transportation options. Proposed residential uses include multi -family in mixed -use and stand-alone configurations, and townhouses, and non-residential uses include retail sales and services, restaurants, offices, and public uses. Greater concentrations of housing and businesses ORDINANCE NO. 3250 Page 1 of 3 are mutually supporting, expanding housing opportunities and providing a better enviromnent for local business development and expansion to help residents meet their daily needs within a walkable setting. WHEREAS, Article 2. Section I of the Ashland City Charter provides: Powers, of the City. The City shall have all powers which the constitutions, statutes, and common law of the United States and of this State expressly or iinpliedly grant or allow municipalities, as fully as though this Charter specifically enumerated each of those powers, as well as all powers not inconsistent with the foregoing; and, in addition thereto, shall possess all powers hereinafter specifically granted. All the authority thereof shall have perpetual succession. WHEREAS, the above referenced grant of power has been interpreted as affording all legislative powers home rule constitutional provisions reserved to Oregon Cities. City o Beaverton v. International Assn of Firefighters, Local 1660, Beaverton Shop 20 Or. App. 293; 531 P 2d no, 734 (1975); and WHEREAS, the City of Ashland Planning Commission considered the amendment of the City of Ashland Zoning Map to identify two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones; of the Site Design Zones Map to include the entirety of the two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones within the Detail Site Review Overlay Zone; of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinances to include a new Chapter 18. 3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay; and of Chapters 18.2. 1, 18.2.2, 18.2.3.130, 18.2.6, 18.3.12, 18.3.13 and 18.4.2.040.0 of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance to align with new Climate Friendly Area regulations and ensure implementation of applicable development standards, at a duly advertised public hearing on April 29, 2025, following deliberations, recommended approval of the amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland conducted a duly advertised public hearing on the above -referenced amendments on May 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland, following the close of the public hearing and record, deliberated and conducted first and second readings approving adoption of the Ordinance in accordance with Article 10 of the Ashland City Charter; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland has determined that in order to protect and benefit the health, safety and welfare of existing and future residents of the City, it is necessary to amend the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance in manner proposed, that an adequate factual base exists for the amendments, the amendments are consistent with the comprehensive plan, that the proposed zoning map and land use code amendments are consistent with City of Ashland approval criteria for land use ordinance and zoning map amendments as set forth in AMC 18.5.9.020.B and are consistent with the City of Ashland Comprehensive Plan, with other City policies, and with the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals and OAR 660-012-03 10 through -0330, and that such amendments are fully supported by the record of this proceeding. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE NO. 3250 Page 2 of 3 SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. The officially adopted City of Ashland Zoning Map, adopted and incorporated by Ashland Municipal Code Section 18.1.2.070, is hereby amended to repeal the existing Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay designation; add a new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay designation to approxiniately 177.35 acres of land within the City Limits, and adjust the Residential (-R) Overlay designation so it does not apply within the new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones, said overlay amendments are reflected on the revised Zoning Map, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and made a part hereof by this reference. SECTION 3�. Severability. The sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses of this ordinance are severable. The invalidity of one section, subsection, paragraph, or clause shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses. SECTION 4. Codification. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City Code and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "code", "article""', . section", or another word, and the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re -lettered, provided however that any Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions, and text descriptions of amendirients (i.e., Section 2) need not be codified and the City Recorder is authorized to correct any cross-references and any typographical errors. The foregoing ordinance was first reading by title only in accordance with Article X, Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the day of 12025, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this -day of 2025. ATTEST: Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of i 2025. Tonya Graham, Mayor Reviewed as to forni: Johan Pietila, Acting City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 3250 Page 3 of 3 N N O N 4� O N / O w i g 2 c � %!„ v o = III;, 2 - -mm ORDINANCE NO. 3251 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED SITE DESIGN ZONES MAP TO ALIGN THE EXTENT OF THE DETAILED SITE DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY ZONE TO INCLUDE THE FULL EXTENT OF THE CLIMATE FRIENDLY AREA OVERLAY ZONES. (Climate Friendly Area Adoption: Planning Action #PA-T3-2024-00013) WHEREAS, the Climate -Friendly and Equitable Conunuilities rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission in July of 2022 require that cities within Oregon's eight Metropolitan Planning Organizations shall identify and re -zone Climate Friendly Areas capable of acconunodating 30 percent of each city's future population in pedestrian- friendly, mixed -use areas; and WHEREAS, Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.5.9.020.B permits legislative amendments to meet changes in circumstances and conditions. The City Council finds it is necessary to amend the Zoning Map and Land Use Ordinance to adopt two Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) consistent with statewide requirements including development regulations for those areas that support mixed -use, walkable development consistent with statewide CFA requirements that align with the City's own long-range planning goals adopted in the Cornprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area includes 57 acres in the center of the city, just a few blocks north of downtown. The site is zoned Employment (E- 1) and has been planned for pedestrian -focused mixed -use development dating back to the 2001 master plan for the site. The application of a new CF Overlay provides an opportunity to update and expand the mixed -use development opportunities for the full site; and WHEREAS, the Transit Triangle Climate Friendly Area includes 120.35 acres along the major transit corridors on Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street in areas zoned a mix of Commercial (C- 1), Ernployrnent (E- 1) and a sinall amount of Residential Low Density Multiple Family (R-2) within the existing Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay, which currently offers optional mixed -use provisions beyond the base zone standards to facilitate a mix of housing types and businesses in an environment that is friendly to walking, biking, and using transit; and WHEREAS, the City's population exceeds 10,000 and is subject to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) section 660-012-0315(2) which requires that Climate Friendly Areas be designated to acconnnodate at least 30 percent of the City's future housing units, which has been determined to be 3,469 units. Per the methodology established in OAR 660-012-0315(2), the proposed Railroad Property CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 2,226 housing units and the proposed Transit Triangle CFA has been shown to have capacity to acconunodate 5,349 housing units, for a total capacity of 7,575 housing units, well over the required 30 percent of total housing units or 3,469 units determined for Ashland; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay is to encourage development and redevelopment within vibrant, walkable mixed -use centers supported by a ORDINANCE NO. 3251 Page 1 of 3 variety of transportation options. Proposed residential uses include multi -family in mixed -use and stand-alone configurations, and townhouses, and non-residential uses include retail sales and services, restaurants, offices, and public uses. Greater concentrations of housing and businesses are mutually supporting, expanding housing opportunities and providing a better environment for local business development and expansion to help residents meet their daily needs within a walkable setting. WHEREAS, Article 2. Section I of the Ashland City Charter provides: Powers, of the City. The City shall have all powers which the constitutions, statutes, and common law of the United States and of this State expressly or irnpliedly grant or allow municipalities, as fully as though this Charter specifically enumerated each of those powers, as well as all powers not inconsistent with the foregoing; and, in addition thereto, shall possess all powers hereinafter specifically granted. All the authority thereof shall have perpetual succession. WHEREAS, the above referenced grant of power has been interpreted as affording all legislative powers home rule constitutional provisions reserved to Oregon Cities. City o Beaverton v. International Assn of Firefighters, Local 1660, Beaverton Shop 20 Or. App. 293; 531 P 2d no, 734 (1975); and WHEREAS, the City of Ashland Planning Commission considered the amendment of the City of Ashland Zoning Map to identify two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones; of the Site Design Zones Map to include the entirety of the two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones within the Detail Site Review Overlay Zone; of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinances to include a new Chapter 18. 3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay; and of Chapters 18.2. 1, 18.2.2, 18.2.3.130, 18.2.6, 18.3.12, 18.3.13, and 18.4.2.040.0 of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance to align with new Climate Friendly Area regulations and ensure implementation of applicable development standards, at a duly advertised public hearing on April 29, 2025, following deliberations, recommended approval of the amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland conducted a duly advertised public hearing on the above -referenced amendments on May 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland, following the close of the public hearing and record, deliberated and conducted first and second readings approving adoption of the Ordinance in accordance with Article 10 of the Ashland City Charter; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland has determined that in order to protect and benefit the health, safety and welfare of existing and future residents of the City, it is necessary to amend the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance in manner proposed, that an adequate factual base exists for the amendments, the amendments are consistent with the comprehensive plan, that the proposed zoning map and land use code amendments are consistent with City of Ashland approval criteria for land use ordinance and zoning map amendments as set forth in AMC 18.5.9.020.B and are consistent with the City of Ashland Comprehensive Plan, with other City policies, and with the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals and OAR 660-012-03 10 through -0330, and that such amendments are fully supported by the record of this proceeding. ORDINANCE NO. 3251 Page 2 of 3 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. The officially adopted City of Ashland Site Design Zones Map, adopted and incorporated by Ashland Municipal Code Section 18.1.2.070 to identify the Detail Site Review and Downtown Design Standards as overlay zones, is hereby amended to include the entirety of two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones totaling approximately 177.35 acres of land within the City Limits within the Detail Site Review Overlay Zone, said overlay amendment is reflected on the revised Site Design Zones Map, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and made a part hereof by this reference. SECTION 3. S,everability. The sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses of this ordinance are severable. The invalidity of one section, subsection, paragraph, or clause shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses. SECTION 5. Codification. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City Code and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "code", "article""', `"section", or another word, and the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re -lettered, provided however that any Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions, and text descriptions of amendments (i.e., Section 2) need not be codified and the City Recorder is authorized to correct any cross-references and any typographical errors. The foregoing ordinance was first reading by title only in accordance with Article X, Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the day of 12025, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this -day of i 2025. ATTEST: Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of i 2025. Tonya Graham, Mayor Reviewed as to forni: Johan Pietila, City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 3251 Page 3 of 3 pp��, n rv4ry a L /rr< u E r v_ , ORDINANCE NO. 3263 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 18.2.1,18.2.2.9 18.2.3.130118.2.6, 18.3.12118.3.13 & 18.4.2.040.0 OF THE ASHLAND LAND USE ORDIANCE TO ALIGN WITH THE NEW CLIMATE FRIENDLY AREA REGULATIONS AND ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (Climate Friendly Area Adoption: Planning Action #PA-T3-2024-00013) Annotated to show deletions and additions ' m to the code sections being odified. Deletions are bold suikethrough and additions are bold 'underlined. WHEREAS, the Climate -Friendly and Equitable Coininuilities rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission in July of 2022 require that cities within Oregon's eight Metropolitan Planning Organizations shall identify and re -zone Climate Friendly Areas capable of accommodating 30 percent of each city's future population in pedestrian- friendly, mixed -use areas ; and WHEREAS, Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.5.9.020.B permits legislative amendinents to meet changes in circumstances and conditions. The City Council finds it is necessary to amend the Zoning Map and Land Use Ordinance to adopt two Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) consistent with statewide requirements including development regulations for those areas that support mixed -use, walkable development consistent with statewide CFA requirements that align with the City's own long-range planning goals adopted in the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area includes 57 acres in the center of the city, just a few blocks north of downtown. The site is zoned Employment (E- 1) and has been planned for pedestrian -focused mixed -use development dating back to the 2001 master plan for the site. The application of a new CF Overlay provides an opportunity to update and expand the mixed -use development opportunities for the full site; and WHEREAS, the Transit Triangle Climate Friendly Area includes 120.35 acres along the major transit corridors on Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street in areas zoned a mix of Commercial (C- 1), Employment (E- 1) and a small amount of Residential Low Density Multiple Family (R-2) within the existing Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay, which currently offers optional mixed -use provisions beyond the base zone standards to facilitate a mix of housing types and businesses in an environment that is friendly to walking, biking, and using transit; and WHEREAS, the City's population exceeds 10,000 and is subject to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) section 660-012-0315(2) which requires that Climate Friendly Areas be designated to accoininodate at least 30 percent of the City's future housing units, which has been determined to be 3,469 units. Per the methodology established in OAR 660-012-0315(2), the proposed Railroad Property CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 2,226 housing units ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 1 of 56 and the proposed Transit Triangle CFA has been shown to have capacity to accointnodate 5,349 housing units, for a total capacity of 7,575 housing units, well over the required 30 percent of total housing units or 3,469 units determined for Ashland; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay is to encourage development and redevelopment within vibrant, walkable mixed -use centers supported by a variety of transportation options. Proposed residential uses include multi -family in mixed -use and stand-alone configurations, and towilliouses, and non-residential uses include retail sales and services, restaurants, offices, and public uses. Greater concentrations of housing and businesses are mutually supporting, expanding housing opportunities and providing a better enviromnent for local business development and expansion to help residents meet their daily needs within a walkable setting. WHEREAS, Article 2. Section I of the Ashland City Charter provides: Powers, of the City. The City shall have all powers which the constitutions, statutes, and common law of the United States and of this State expressly or iinpliedly grant or allow municipalities, as fully as though this Charter specifically enumerated each of those powers, as well as all powers not inconsistent with the foregoing; and, in addition thereto, shall possess all powers hereinafter specifically granted. All the authority thereof shall have perpetual succession. WHEREAS, the above referenced grant of power has been interpreted as affording all legislative powers home rule constitutional provisions reserved to Oregon Cities. City of Beaverton v. International -4ssi't ofFirqfighters, Local 1660, Beaverton Shop 20 Or. App. 293; 531 P 2d no, 734 (1975); and WHEREAS, the City of Ashland Planning Commission considered the amendment of the City of Ashland Zoning Map to identify two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones; of the Site Design Zones Map to include the entirety of the two new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay zones within the Detail Site Review Overlay Zone; of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinances to include a new Chapter 18. 3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay; and of Chapters 18.2. 1, 18.2.2, 18.2.3.130, 18.2.6, 18.3.12, 18.3.13 and 18.4.2.040.0 of the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance to align with new Climate Friendly Area regulations and ensure implementation of applicable development standards, at a duly advertised public hearing on April 29, 2025, following deliberations, recommended approval of the amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland conducted a duly advertised public hearing on the above -referenced amendinents on May 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland, following the close of the public hearing and record, deliberated and conducted first and second readings approving adoption of the Ordinance in accordance with Article 10 of the Ashland City Charter; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ashland has determined that in order to protect and benefit the health, safety and welfare of existing and future residents of the City, it is necessary to amend the Ashland Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance in manner proposed, that an adequate factual base exists for the amendments, the amendments are consistent with the comprehensive plan, that the proposed zoning map and land use code amendments are consistent ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 2 of 56 with City of Ashland approval criteria for land use ordinance and zoning map amendments as set forth in AMC 18.5.9.020.B and are consistent with the City of Ashland Comprehensive Plan, with other City policies, and with the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals and. OAR 660-012-03 10 through -0330, and that such amendments are fully supported by the record of this proceeding. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. Section 18.2.1 [Zoning Regulations and General Provisions] of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 18.2.1 ZONING REGULATIONS AND GENIERAL, PROVISIONS Sections: 18.2.1.010 Purpose. 18.2.1.020 Zoning Maip and Classification of Zones. 18.2.1.030 Determination of Zoning Boundaries. 18.2.1.040 Applicability of Zoning Regulations. 18.2.1.010 Purpose Chaipter 18.2.1 establishes zoning districts pursuaint to the Comprehensive Plan. Every parcel, lot, and tract of land within the City is designated with a, zoning district, or zone. The use of land is limited to the uses allowed by the aipplicable zone. 118.2.1.020 Zoning Map and Classification of Zones For the purpose of this ordinance, the City is dividledl into zones designated and depicted on the Zoning Map, pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan Maip, and summairized in Table 18.2.1.020. Table 18.2.1.020. Base Zones Overlay Zones Residential - Woodlland (WR) Airport Overlay Detail Site Review Overlay Residential - Ruirail (RR) Downtown Design Standards Overlay Residential - Single -Family (R-1 -10, R-1 -7.5, and) Freeway Sign, Overlay R-1 -5) Residential - Suburban (R-11-3.5) Historic District Overlay ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 3 of 56 Residential - Low Density Multiple Family (R-2) I Pedestrian Place Overlay Residential - High, Density Multiple Family (R-3) Performance Standards Options Overlay Commercial (C-1) Physical and Environmental Constraints Overlay Commercial - Downtown (C-1-D) -Hillside Lands Employment (E-11) -HoodplIain Corridor Lainds -Severe Constraints Lainds Industrial (M-1) -Water Resources -Wildlfire Lands Speciail Districts Cromian Mill District (CM) Residential Overlay Trar sit-Triang4e-Over-lay. Climate FiriendllvDygrW ------------------------------------- - Health, Care Services District (HC) Norman Neighborhood District (NIN) North Mountain Neighborhood District (NM) Southern Oregon University District (SOU T 18.2.1.030 Determination of Zoning Boundaries Unless otherwise specified, zoning bouindlaries are lot lines, the centerlines of streets, and railroad right-of-way, or such lines extended. Where due to the scale, lack of scale, lack of detail or illegibility of the Zoning Map, or due to any other reason, there is uncertainty, contraidliction or conflict as to the intendledl location of a zoning bouindlary, the Staff Advisor or, upon referral, the Planning Commission or C4 Council, shall determine the boundary as follows: A. Rights, -of -way. Boundaries that aipproximately follow the centerlines of a, street, highway, alley, bridge, railroad, or other right-of-waiy shall be construed to follow such centerlines. Whenever any public right-of-waiy is lawfully vacated, the lands formerly within the vacated right-of-way shall automatically be subject to the same zoning designation that is applicable to lands abutting the vacated) areas. In cases where the right-of-way formerly ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 4 of 56 served as a zoning boundary, the vacated lands within the former right-of-way shall be allocated proportionately to the abutting zones. B. Parcel, lot, tract. Where a, zoning boundary splits a lot into two zones and the minimum width or depth of a divided area is 20 feet or less, the entire lot shall be placed in the zone that aiccounts for the greater area of the lot by the adjustment of the zoning boundary. Where a zoning boundary splits a lot into two zones and the minimum width and depth of both divided areas is greater than 20 feet, the lot shaill have split zoning with lot area designated proportionately to each zone. C. Jurisdiction boundary. Boundaries indicated as approximaitely following a City or -Q" '"W-Ur boundary. D. Natural features,. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of a river or stream, a topographic contour, or similar feature not corresponding to ainy feature listed in section 118.2.1.030, above, shall be construiedl as following such fea,tuire. 118.2.1.040 Applicability of Zoning Regulations Part 18.2 aipplies to properties with base zone, speciail district, and overlay zone designations, as follows: Table 18.2.1.040. Applicability of Standards to Zones, Plan Districts and Overlays Base Zones Designation Applicability Residential - Woodland (WR) Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Residential - Rural (RR) Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Residential - 1-S) Single-family (R-1 -10, R-1 -7.5, R- Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Residential - Suburban (R-1-33) Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Residential - 2) Low Density Muiltiple Family (R- Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Residential - 3) High Density Multiple Family (R- Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Commercial (C-1) Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Commercial - Downtown (C-1-D) Employment (E-1) Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly Industrial (M-1) Chapter 18.2 Applies Directly ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 5 of 56 Designation Applicability Special Districts Croman Mill District Zone (CM) CM District Replaces chaipter 18.2 Health Care Services Zone (HC) Norman Neighborhood District (NN) North Mountain Neighborhood (NM) NN District Replaces chapter 18.2 NM District Replaces chapter 18.2 Southern Oregon University (SOUI) Overlay Zones Airport Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Detail Site Review Downtown Design Standards Freeway Sign Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Historic Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Pedestrian Place Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Performance Standards Options Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Physicail and Environmental Constraints Residential Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 Transit T-riamnula Climate Frienft Overlay Modifies chapter 18.2 SECTION 3. Section 18.2.2 [Base Zones and Allowed Uses] of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 18.2.2 BASE ZONES AND ALLOWED USES Sections: 18.2.2.010 Purpose. 18.2.2.020 Applicability. 18.2.2.030 Allowed Ulses. 18.2.2.010 Purpose Chaipter 18.2.2 regulates aillowed land uses pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this ordinance, per chapter 18.1.2. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 6 of 56 18.2.2.020 Applicability All uses of land in the City afire subject to the regulations of chapter 18.2.2. Certain types of land uses afire ailso subject to the Speciail Use regulations in chapter 18.2.3, and some properties afire suibject to the overlay zone regulations contained in part 18.3, as applicable. 18.2.2.030 Allowed Uses, A. Uses Allowed in Base Zones. Allowed uses include those that acre permitted, permitted subject to special use staindlards, and allowed subject to approval of a conditional use permit. Where Table 18.2.2.0130 does not list a specific use and part 18.6 does not define the use or include it as an example of an allowed use, the City may find that use is aillowed, or is not allowed, following the procedures of section 18.1.5.0140. B. Permitted Uses and Uses Permitted Subject to Special Use Standards. Uses listed as "Permitted (P)" afire allowed. Uses listed as"'Permitted Subject to Special Ulse Standards (S)" are allowed, provided they conform to chaipter 18.2.3, Special Use Staindlards. All uses afire subject to the development standards of the zone in which they are located, any applicable overlay zone(s), and the review procedluires of part 18.S. See section 18.5.1.020. C. Conditional Uses. Uses listed as "Conditional Use Permit Required (CU)" are allowed subject to the requirements of chapter 18.5.4. D. Prohibited Uses. Uses not listed in Table 18.2.2.030 and not found to be similar to an allowed use following the procedluires of section 18.1.5.040 are prohibited. Prohibited uses are subject to the violations, complaiints, and penailties sections in 18.1.6.0180, 18.1.6.0901, and 18.1.6.100. E. Uses Regulated by Overlay Zones. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 18.2.2, additional land use standards or use restrictions aipply within overlay zones. An overlay zone may also provide for exceptions to some standairds of the underlying zone. For uses allowed in speciail districts CM, HC, NM, NN and SOU, and for regulations applying to the City's overlay zones, refer to pairt 18.3. F. Accessory Uses. Uses identified as "Permitted (P)" are permitted as primary uses and as accessory uses. For information on other uses that are cuistomairily aillowed as accessory, please refer to the description of the land use categories in part 18.6, Definitions. G. Mixed -Use. Uses allowed in a zone individually afire also allowed in combination with one another, in the same structure or on the same site, providledl all aipplicable development standards and building code requiirements afire met. H. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses requiire a, conditionail use permit uindler chapter 18.5.4, except as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 7 of 56 1. Short -Term Events. The Staff Advisor may aipprove through ministerial review short-term temporary uses occurring once in a, calendar yeah and lasting not more than 72 houirs including set-up and take -down. Activities such as races, parades, and festivals that occur on puiblic property (eg., street rights -of -way, parks, sidewalks, or other public grounds) require a special event permit pursuant to chaipter 13.03. 2. Short -Term Food Truck Event. The Staff Advisor may approve through ministeriail review the short-term temporary operation of a food truck occurring not more than once per month and lasting not more thain 72 hours including set-uip and take- down. In aidldlition to the short-term food truck event permit, food truck vendors shall obtain a business license, register for and pay applicable food and beverage tax, and receive ainy requisite inspections from the Buildling and Fire Departments and the Jackson County Environmental Public Health Department. Short-term food truck events are not to be permitted in residential zones. 3. Gairage Sales. Gairaige sailes shall have a duration of not more thain two days and shall not occur more than twice within ainy 365-day period. Such aictivity shall not be accompanied by any off -premises advertisement. For the purpose of this chapter, gairage sales meeting the requirements of this subsection shall not be considered a commerciail activity. 4. Temporary Buildings. Temporairy occupancy of a manufactured housing unit or similar struictuire may be permitted for a, period not to exceed 90 cailendair days upon the granting of a permit by the Building Official. Suich occuipancy may only be allowed in conjunction with construiction on the site. Said permit shall not be renewable within a six-month period beginning at the first date of issuance, except with approvail of the Staff Advisor. I. Disclaimer. Property owners are responsible for verifying whether a, proposed use or development meets the applicable standards of this chapter. Table 18.2.2.030. 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(v L- -0 m C) LnCJ "0 M as cCL C: E M 4- ro (U ro (Yi > CL 'l-1 o6 v, rd E Ln- a) 4� Vl Ln Ln z z z z z z z z Ln as Ln z z C3 as M C) z z 06 46� Ln 73 c m (v ro ru tkD M 0 Ln m Ln a) Ln CL CL 0 E E r- ........... SECTION 4. Section 18.2.3.130 [Dwellings in Non -Residential Zone] of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: 18.2.3.130 Dwellings in Non -Residential Zone Where dwellings are allowed in non-residential zones, they are subject to all of the following requirements: A. Dwellings in the E-1 zone are limited to the R-Overlay and the CIF Overlay zones. See chapter 18.3.13 Residential Overlay, and chapter 18.3.114, Climate Friendly Overlay. B. Dwellings in the E-1 and C-1 zones shall meet all of the following standards, except that dwellings developed unde inithe 'Tr-ans-'t-''Triangle (TT)ClimiateIFrienidly(CF)Overlaiy option are not subject to this suibsection. See section 18.3.14.040 for the aillowed uses in the TT CF overlay. 1. Mixed -Use Developments. If there is one buiilding on a site, grouind floor residentiail uses shall occupy not more thain 35 percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor. Where more than one building is located on a site, not more than SO percent of the total lot area shall be designated for residentiail uses. At least 65 percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor shall be designated for permitted uses aind uses permitted with special use standards, not including residential uses. 11�l 111�11r;;Iii��Iil I �'TTM 3. Residential uses shaill be subject to the same setback, landscaping, and design standards as for permitted uses in the underlying zone. 4. Commercial-Readly Exception in, C-11-ICE zone. The limitations in this subsection on grouinid-floor residential uses do not aly to buildings in the C-1-11) zone developed with, commercial -read y space on the ground floor complying with the followLng;. a. The entire ground floor space must be constructed to accommodate nonresidential uses. b. If residential uses are provided immediately above the ground floor level (i.e., second floor residential), horizontal occuancy separation, must be provided to accommodate future commercial occupancies as required by the Oregon Structure Specialty Code at the time of constr,uictioni. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 25 of 56 c. The ground floor must have an interior height of not less than 12 feet measured from the entry level finished floor to the bottom of the structural members of the floor above. d. Residential densities, shall achieve a minimum of 30 dwelling units per acre. SECTION 5. S,ection 18.2.6 [Standards for Non -Residential Zones] of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 18.2.6 STANDARDS FOR N1ON1-RESIDENITIAL ZONES Sections: 18.2.6.010 Purpose. 18.2.6.020 Applicability. 18.2.6.030 Unified Standards for Non-Residlential Zones. 18.2.6.010 Purpose 18.2.6 sets forth lot and develolpment standards, including minimuim dimensions, area, density, coverage, structure height, and other provisions that control the intensity, scale, and location of development, for Ashlaindl's base employment zones, pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan aind the purposes of this ordinaince. 18.2.6.020 Applicability The standards contaiined in this chapter aipply to all uses and development in the city's employment zones. Property owners are responsible for verifying whether a proposed use or development meets the aipplicable standards of this ordinance, and for obtaiining Zoning Permits. 18.2.6.030 Unified Standards for Non -Residential Zones Table 18.2.6.030. Standards, for Nlon-Residential Zones, (Except as modified under chaipter 18.5.5 Variances.) ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 26 of 56 Maximiuim Residential 20 dillac 6 -0 d_1 u I a-1 c- 1.9 dillac NIA Dens4l (dwelling None None None units/acre) 'where allowed per section 18.2.3.1301; within E-1 zone, per R-Overlay (see chapter 18.3.13 Residential Overlay). Lot Area, Width, Depth There is no minimum lot area, width or depth, or maximum Lot Coverage lot coverage; or minimum front, side or rear yard, except as required to comply with the special district and overlay zone provisions of part 18.3 or the site development and design standards of pairt 18.4. There is no minimum front, side, or rear yard There is no requiiredl, except where buiildings on the minimum subject site abut a residentiail zone, in which front, side, or case a, side of not less thain 101 ft and a rear rear yard, yard of not less than 10, ft per story is except 20 ft requiiredl. where djoining a r The solar setback standards of chapter 18.4.8 Setback Yards (feet) do not apply to struictuires in the C-1 -D zone, esidential zone. Except for buildings within 100 feet of a, residential zone, the solar setback standards of chapter 18.4.8 do not apply to struictuires in ,the C-1 zone. See also section18.2.4.0130 Arterial Street Setback. 40 ft, except: 50 ft, except: �0_ft 401 ft -Where - Buiildings located more greater than than 100 feet 50 ft and less from a than 55 60 ft Building Height2,'-'3 residential are permitted Maximuim (feet) zone, M C-11.10D 7-none buildings with aipproval greater than of a, 40 ft and less Conditional than SS ft are Vise Permit. permitted in C-11 zone with ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 27 of 56 approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 2 See definition of "height of building" in section 18.6.1.030. 3 Parapets may be erected up to five feet above the maximum buildling height; see also, 18.4.4.030,.G.4 for mechanical equipment screening requiirements, and 18.5.2.020 for Site Design Review for mechanical equiipment review process. Landscape Area - Minimum None, except (% of developed lot area) parking areas and service stations shall meet the standards of chapters 15% 18.4.3 is% Parking, Access, and Circulation, a n d 18.4.4 r Lighting, and Screening. 101% SECTION 6. Section 18.3.12 [Site Development and Design Overlays] of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 18.3.12 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND ©ESIGNI OVERLAYS Sections: 18.3.12.010 Purpose. 18.3.12.020 Applicability. 18.3.12.030 Detail Site Review Overlay. 18.3.12.040 Downtown Design Standards Overlay. 18.3.12.050 Historic District Overlay. 18.3.12.060 Pedestrian Place Overlay. 18.3.12.070 Tra-ns-1t-'Tria4%4e Climate Friendly Overlay. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 28 of 56 18.3.12.010 Purpose The Site Development and Design overlays provide special reguilations aind standards that supplement the base zoning reguilations which are implemented through Site Design Review. 118.3.12.020 Applicability This chapter applies to the Detail Site Review, Downtown Design Standards, Historic District, Pedestrian Place, and Tr-anr-.it- Triangle Climate Friendly overlays. Development located within these overlays is requiired to meet aill other applicable sections of this ordinance, except as modified by this chapter. Where the provisions of this chaipter conflict with comparable standards described in any other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter apply. 118.3.12.03,0 Detail Site Review Overlay A. The Detail Site Review Overlay is that area defined in the Site Design Zones map. B. Development in the Detail Site Review Overlay is subject to subsection 18.4.2.040.0 in aidldlition to all other applicable sections of this ordinance. C. Any development in the Detail Site Review Overlay which exceeds 10,000 square feet or is longer than 100 feet in length or width shall be reviewed according to the Type II procedure in section 18.5.1.060. 18.3.12.040 Downtown Design Standards Overlay A. The Downtown Design Standards Overlay is that area, defined in the Site Design Zones map. B. Development in the Downtown Design Standards Overlay is subject to section 18.4.2.060 Downtown Design Standards in addition to all other aipplicable sections of this ordinance. C. Any development in the Downtown Design Standards Overlay which exceeds 2,500 square feet shall be reviewed according to the Type III procedure in section 18.5.1.060. 18.3.12.050 Historic District Overlay A. The Historic District Overlay, also referred to as the Historic Interest Area, is that area defined in the Historic Districts map. B. Development in the Historic District Overlay is subject to section 18.4.2.0501 Historic District Standards in addition to aill other applicable sections of this ordinance. 118.3.12.060 Pedestrian Place Overlay A. Purpose. The Pedestrian Place overlay is intended to dlirect and encourage development of small walkable nodes that provide concentrations of gathering places, housing, businesses, and pedestrian amenities situated and designed in a, way to encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use. B. Applicability. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 29 of 56 1. This section aipplies to properties designated as Pedestrian Places overlay on the Site Design Zones map. 2. Review Procedure. The Pedestrian Place overlay requirements apply to proposed development located in the Pedestrian Place overlay that requiires a, planning application approval, and involves development of new struictures or additions other than single-family dwellings, accessory residential units, dluiplexes, and other associated accessory structures and uses. The provisions of the Pedestrian Place overlay suipplement those of the applicable base zoning district and other applicable ordinance requirements. 3. Mixed -Use Buildings in Residential Zones. Mixed-uise buildings located in an underlying residential zone require Site Design Review approval in accordance with chapter 18.5.2, and are subject to the standards in subsection 18.4.2.0401.13, Basic Site Review Standards, rather than section 18.4.2.0130, Residential Development. Mixed-uise buildings are subject to all other applicable provisions of part 18.4, Site Development and Design Standards. 4. 'The Pedestrian Places weria and development standards do not apply properties electing to develop undper' t-he Transit Triangle ('TT) overlay option. chapt r- 12 2 1A ' I.ansitTrian,gle0ver-lay C. Pedestrian Place Concept Plans. The Pedestrian Place Concept plans (i.e., site plan, development summary, and building illuistrations) are for the purpose of providling an example of development that conforms to the standards, and do not constitute independent approval criteria. Concept plans are attached to the end of this chaipter. D. Development Standards. The following standards shaill apply to development in the Pedestrian Places overlay in addition to all aipplicable provisions of this chapter: 1. Building Setbacks. The solar access setback in chaipter 18.4.8, Solar Access, aipplies only to those lots abutting a residential zone to the north. 2. Plazas and Landscaping Ratio. Ouitdoor seating areas, plazas, and other uiseable paved surfaces may be applied toward meeting the landscaping area requirements in chapter] 8.4...... 4. Landscaping, Lighting, and Screening, bust shaill not constitute more ...............- than 50 percent of the required area. E. Development in Residential Zone. The following standards apply to development located in the Pedestrian Places overlay and a residential zone, in addition to all aipplicable provisions of this chapter: 1. Special Permitted Uses. In aidldlition to the permitted uses in the underlying residential zone, the following uises and their accessory uses are permitted suibject to the requirements of this section: a,. Professional, financial, business and medical offices, and personal service establishments. b. Stores, shops, and offices suipplying commodities or performing services. c. Restaurants. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 30 of 56 2. Development Standards and Limitations. a,. The maximum gross floor area occupied by a special permitted use shall be 2,SOO square feet. b. Special permitted uses shall be allowed in a building or in a group of buildings incluiding a mixture of Ibuisinesses and houising. At least 50 percent of the total gross floor area of a building, or of where there is more than one building on a site, SO percent of the total lot area includling accessory uses suich as parking, landscaping and public space, shall be designated for residential uses. c. The development shall meet the minimum housing density requirements of the underlying zone. d. Mixed -use buildings shall be set back not more than five feet from a public sidewalk unless the area is used for pedestrian activities such as plazas or outside eating areas, or for a required public utility easement. e. Mixed -use developments shall have a minimum floor area ratio (FAR) of O.SO,. Plazas and pedestrian areas shall count as floor area for the puirposes of meeting the minimum FAR. Projects includling existing buildings or vacant parcels of one- half acre or greater in size shall achieve the required minimum FAR or provide a, shadow plan (see graphic) that demonstrates how development may be intensified overtime to meet the requiired minimum FAR. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 31 of 56 ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 32 of 56 z Mn .SET PARKJr-R V �� \ �:��y�, ������ .... � � � � :� ASW AN � �. � \� ~� � � \ \ ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 33 of 56 Figure 18.3.12.060. Pedestrian Places, Overlay ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 34 of 56 ONTZ-91FAM putenfiat for zrmtk GE 0 w-mm^�r6krfz Gal center mfth and Grts, us�,s prN us cffordaWe irp-69 havjsirg- Ci:ty of Ashland T S P U p,d a I e N. Mountain Avenue and E. Main Street Pedestrian Place ORDINANCE NO. 3263 March 2011 Re fired Oc1ober201 I Page 35 of 56 ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Concept Flan. DeMoprc nt Summary (A oldong k 2-51rgy ArmmprA � WMg Buildt.g: 9, 2 S,y Ml-d uu. 00ding PAMOPnq y-Svwy MkM-wsm lRU III ng G-1 PAMng slarlwrd, A,W—M.D.ruity Ai% Education a n,d Affordabifity Transportation and Sftoehcapp &mprmempnh Page 36 of 56 Steetscap and Fudlc Ait Rimk as Ras LM H.Vointainkinue fuwn mgminenti Satan A - Lookfg hot IM It nUk j P] I,BWFXIA Du LM ON W. App=W�W i, Vain M9 Uum ImpromM SKtunB-Lookjpg&l ORDINANCE NO. 3263 ruuilr Ar. Pec�irlr, McPS SheYopeFeArm Page 37 of 56 vrnl�iiq, PArm nd5brm kveak Mur Tm. Ament �-'one 6' RibkRealin Feit.iiies T_mr, v rzope me the Gmea lttdnip rib k,�2mxjb sbramaieiplmwuwmAL,5 rib piad lommudo fume .lQ igavidueoi ar 1tmc;nu md mrbml&lma� Impd Eel MR.G& fim mmtNv: it ztummcu a pindu6i'"k iu;A4 zam Ncolumirraml: ,bme. U! skh imi vxkx mmug mm hi a nnAmd Am Audw.. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 38 of 56 C ma&ff Q, a 94agm It. 9 R ORDINANCE NO. 3263 o,d 0 bgIume mudcqbQ, md mrinmiof stiees. of Ashilland jkP Update t r e e t March 201 11 Awlmd Dr. tober Z�l I Page 39 of 56 IIIIrr IY ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 40 of 56 Giev SVW; and inteaellor Mign �eaWms FILM ak4 " AMWItiMmil Ra Dmlp b) me: cy.lv 9 Tdds ORDINANCE NO. 3263 (weEf" Vein Page 41 of 56 Page 144 of 288 -d"[,,r Mt.,{ Zonq 7 nw—wy, vh—;�- 6—c' p—d uaJ'-- -d toq, gvj ORDINANCE NO. 3263 NMgnIng thin Publl( Rpalm IN rl "al"d ',,I, "o I gh I Ike, Ciq 51wdnd m ""w" S 1--M IS un, wB Ion, In ttrrl,,d wn I Io §', �# . 'j,, 11 q 7, �,, I@ I S At W! R.A Page 42 of 56 ORDINANCE NO. 3263 March, 2011 Rvdim,i Dcrabiy- .2011 Page 43 of 56 ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Lang T�imiCowo Plan Dev&miert Summary Puddirg A, 2 3 5Y01r 9M-L.N " shop X Zpatowl OdIdirg B, I Sivy Relai I I t-.' 1h r, Odding C I SlIuy Rend t-2 :Iop gildirg D. 2 ivy Ns dclial 16 Zpauamm iuddirgE: 2SMy Mxed-m Buddirg G, 2 Svy Pilms 11b Parkng� 7" RR= [ 9)1 Cm, ting a It veirflty Hub Mtjp, nFfv1&He hmmg lum Rod kctm mot m=13 am Ale NIT xta ?Umti tD MI'ti ?In ymmqj ntmv f5i p-Me Tra nspovati m and Strinemp Imprcimerrs Edmmi n6r& Ind mmmv6nm Ealmud cemecutit, Ed em-mr, Trim mi" Page 44 of 56 NearTen Concopt Man CReatinq a Unlive PsIty Hulb M—P... bu a w w war —k., T—"g 1-1 f.,Fw pdwr, Tnmporlaflonan d Rreetscape limp rovKn, ORDINANCE NO. 3263 f —b" To.* fi— WA.5— M. Z N. —, a, d".p— -. = & 9 F' g t. F— we w.Pane— Page 45 of 56 FelvaMeet and intersection Design Fatlires hdrM MG Stemap Fox 18.3.12.070 Transit-TriangleClimate Friendly Overlay A. The Transit Triangle (T-T) Climate Friendly (CF) overlay that are-2 defined in th Site Design Zones miap, alies to properties designated CF on, the Zoniinig Map. B. Development in the'Transit'Triang4e Climate Friendly overlay is subject to chapter,1-8 3 1 4.., Transit TriangW Climate Frigndly Overlay, in addition to all .. .... .... . .. ..... other aipplicable sections of the ordinance codified in this section ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 46 of 56 SECTION 7. Section 18.3.13 [Residential Overlay] of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 18.3.13 RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY Sections: 18.3.13.010 Residential Overlay Regulations. 18.3.13.010 Residential Overlay Regulations A. Purpose. The Residential overlay is intended to encourage a, concentration and mix of businesses and housing that provide a variety of housing types, support resource and energy conservation, and promote walking, bicycling, and transit use. B. Appl�icabiliM. The Residential overlay applies to aill property where 'Resi dlentia I Overlay' (R) is indicated on the Zoning map. C. Requirements. The Residential overlay requiirements areas follows, except th dwellings developed under the Trans -it Triangle (T-T) owrlay Gption are niot subject thir. subsection Sao sacti a"MAred uses the TT omerla Dn44.3A4AM0-for4h4ELd11-.--- ---- -11- 1. Mixed -Use Developments. If there is one buiilding on a site, grouind floor residentiail uses shall occupy not more thain 35 percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor. Where more than one building is located on a site, not more than SO percent of the total lot area shall be designated for residentiail uses. At least 65 percent of the gross floor area, of the ground floor shall be designated for permitted uses aind uses permitted with special use standards, not including residential uses. 2. RasJdant"al donsition shall nat exceed 19 diAlelling units per, acre. Far, tho piu rpiose of density ca lcul ati o ns, 11 n its of lass. th a n 500 s�qlula re feet of gross hah'i-ahip finar aripa nhall cn--nt ar. 0 7r* of a 111nit �No miaximum residential densities shall apply. 3. Residential uses shaill be subject to the same setback, landscaping, and design standards as for permitted uses in the E-1 District. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 47 of 56 ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 48 of 56 I'ONTM- i[lino�kf� SECTION 8. Section 18.4.2.040.0 [Detailed Site Review Standards] of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is hereby amended to incorporate revised Detail Site Review overlay maps as follows: C. Detailed Site Review Standards. Development that is within the Detail Site Review overlay shall, in addition to complying with the standards for Basic Site Review in subsection 1 8.4,2.040.B. above, conform to the following standards. See conceptual site plan of detail site review development in Figure I 8,4.2.040.C.1 and maips of the Detail Site Review overlay in Figuires I 8,4.2.040.C.2 through 5. 1. Orientation and Scale. a. Developments shall have a, minimum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of O.SO. Where a, site is one-half an acre or greater in size, the FAR requirement may be met through a phased development plan or a shadow plan that demonstrates how development may be intensified over time to meet the minimum FAR. See shadow plan example in Figure 18.4,2.040.C.1 a. Plazas and pedestrian areas shall couint as floor area for the puirposes of meeting the minimum FAR. P'OprseJ 11to pbose e-,,f C�Pvelcpmr�-f P&L-iticif sno6aw pc--I�rg *bt&r)6f.twrt: dc'-Vc opmc-"nt ShadowpWi Figure 18.4.2.040.C.1.a. Shadow Pllan b. Building frontages greater than 1010 feet in length shaill have offsets, jogs, or have other dlistinctive changes in the building faqacle. ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 49 of 56 c. Any waill that is within 30 feet of the street, plaza, or other public or common open space shaill contain at least 20 percent of the waill area facing the street in display areas, windows, or doorways. Windows must allow view into working areas, lobbies, pedestrian entrainces, or display areas. Blank walls within 30 feet of the street acre prohibited. Up to 40 percent of the length of the building perimeter can be exempted for this standard if oriented toward loading or service areas. d. Buildings shall incorporate lighting aind changes in mass, surface or finish to give emphasis to entrances. e. Infill or buiildings, adjacent to public sidewalks, in existing parking lots is encouraged and desirable. f. Buildings shaill incorporate arcades, roofs, alcoves, porticoes, and awnings that protect pedestrians from the raiin and sun. 2. Streetscaipe. a. Hairdscaipe (paving material) shall be utilized to designate "people" areas. Sample maiterials could be uinit masonry, scored aind colored concrete, graisscrete, or combinations of the above. b. A building shaill be set back not more thain five feet from a public sidewalk unless the area, is used for pedestrian aictivities such as plazas or outside eating areas, or for a required public utility easement. This standard shall aipply to both street frontages on corner lots. If more than one struictuire is proposed for a site, at least 65 percent of the aggregate building frontage shaill be within five feet of the sidewalk. B. Buffering and Screening. a. Landscape buffers and screening shall be located between incompatible uises on an adjacent lot. Those buffers can consist of either plant material or building materials and muist be compatible with proposed buildings. b. Parking lots shall be buffered from the main street, cross streets, and screened from residentially zoned land. 4. Building Materials. a. Buildings shall include changes in relief suich as cornices, bases, fenestration, and fluted masonry, for at least 1 S percent of the exterior wall a rea. b. Bright or neon paiint colors used extensively to attract attention to the building or uise are prohibited. Buildings may not incorporate glass as a majority of the building skin. Figure 18.4.2.040.C.1. Detail Site Review Conceptualli Site Plan ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 50 of 56 DETAIL 51TE REVIEW CONCEMAL SITE PLAN redeordm? Armf� ORDINANCE NO. 3263 rlrim.wy 6treet- Frontve Pdke- rArkiny Page 51 of 56 F1(,"r,, I, N Tin r ullma� sT Is, I'd ll*M�JVIPMR pi ClftSST vxw Yhw VNEV,' r9yk Fgp Vv DI, "O'l quA5(WI Tl,` 00,114AFR Sq & f vy,V, -R, VE Y 5T alop"" u. A0 11"T'IR Y L v T 1,4, ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 52 of 56 Page 155 of 288 Figure 18.4.2.040.C.2. Detail Site Review Overlay North Main, Historic District -and, Oak Street, and Hersey Street ... ........ . It ............ ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 53 of 56 Figure 18.4.2.040.C.3. Detail Site Review Overlay Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland Street and Walker Avenue and Tolman Creek Road A:`J�I'Apm:,T A ERN WDDDLANf) )Fq 'D 16 Aftrq, I Ala ORDINANCE NO. 3263 )N',,ii Page 54 of 56 Page 157 of 288 Figure 11 8.4.2.040.C.S. 4. Detail Site Review Overlay Cro�ws,on Road ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 55 of 56 SECTION 9. Severability. The sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses of this ordinance are severable. The invalidity of one section, subsection, paragraph, or clause shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses. SECTION 10. Codification. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City Code and the word "'ordinance" may be changed to "code", "'article""', `"section"", or another word, and the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re -lettered, provided however that any Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions, and text descriptions of amendments (i.e., Sections 2-10) need not be codified and the City Recorder is authorized to correct any cross-references and any typographical errors. The foregoing ordinance was first reading by title only in accordance with Article X, Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the day of 12025, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this -day of i 2025 ATTEST: Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of i 2025. Tonya Graham, Mayor Reviewed as to form: Johan Pietila, City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 3263 Page 56 of 56 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ASHLAND, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON DRAFT June 3,2025 DRAFT In the matter of Plamung Action PA-T3-2024-00013 which includes amendments to the Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) Title 18 Land Use concerning the addition ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND of Chapter 18.3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay and ) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW associated amendments, the repeal of existing Chapter 18.3.14 Transit Triangle Overlay, and to the Zoning and Land Use Controls Map and to the Site Design Zones Map.) PURPOSE: The proposal includes a series of map and zoning code amendments intended to iniplenient a new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay for two proposed Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) consistent with state Climate Friendly and Equitable Coininuilities (CFEC) rules to promote vibrant, mixed -use walkable neighborhoods. The Railroad Property CFA is proposed for the area north of downtown bounded by Oak Street, Hersey Street, Williamson Way/Russell Street, and the railroad tracks. The Transit Triangle CFA is proposed for the area in southeast Ashland along Ashland Street between Siskiyou Boulevard and 1-5 and along Siskiyou Boulevard between Ashland Street and Beswick Way. In is achieved by four distinct ordinances. The first ordinance amends the land use ordinance to include a new chapter 18.3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay as implementing regulations for the land use designation, and to repeal the existing chapter 18.3.14 Transit Triangle Overlay. The second ordinance amends the Zoning and Land Use Controls Map to add the CF Overlay. The third ordinance amends the Site Design Zones Map to align the Detailed Site Design Review extent with the proposed CFA boundaries. The fourth ordinance includes a series of amendment to AMC Title 18 Land Use for clarity and consistency. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Notice was published in The Ashland News on April 8, 2025 for public hearings before the Planning Commission and the Ashland City Council. A public hearing was held at the Planning Commission on April 29, 2025 and at the City Council on May 6, 2025. Notice was also sent to the Department of Land Conservation and Development on March 4, 2025. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS The CF Overlay is proposed for two CFAs: • The Railroad Property CFA includes approximately 57 acres in the center of the city, just a few blocks north of downtown. (see Figure I on page 2). The site is zoned Employment (E- 1) with the Residential (R) Overlay for the majonity of the Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 1 site. The site has been planned for a pedestrian -focused mixed -use area dating back to the 2001 master plan for the site, and the CF Overlay provides an opportunity to update and expand the mixed -use development opportunities for the full site. • The Transit Triangle CFA includes approximately 117 acres along the major transit corridors on Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street (see Fig -Lire 2 on page 3). The site is zoned a mix of Coininercial (C-1), Employment (E-1) and a small amount of Residential Low Density Multiple Family (R-2) with the Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay applying to the entire site, offering optional mixed -use provisions beyond the base zone standards to facilitate a mix of housing types and businesses in an environment that is friendly to walking, biking, and using transit. The purpose of the new Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay is to encourage development and redevelopment within vibrant, walkable mixed -use centers supported by a variety of transportation options. Proposed residential uses include multifamily in mixed -use and standalone configurations, and townhouses, and nonresidential uses include retail sales and services, restaurants, offices, and public uses. Greater concentrations of housing and businesses are mutually supporting, expanding housing opportunities and providing a better environment for local business development and expansion to help residents meet their daily needs within a walkable setting. Figure 1: Railroad Property CFA Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 2 Figure 2: Transit Triangle CFA Proposed Code A mendinents New CF Overlay iniplenienting regulations proposed in Chapter 18.3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay include: AMC 18.3.14.010,.020, Establish new CF Overlay that applies in addition to and .030 supersedes base zone requirements, to be designated on the Zoning Map. AMC 18.3.14.040 Revise use standards in underlying zones: Add attached single-family dwellings, 1nultifamily dwellings, retail uses, restaurants, schools and parks as permitted uses for C -I and E- I zoned areas within the overlay. • Prohibit self-service storage in E- I which are otherwise permitted conditionally; maintain existing prohibition in C-1 zones. • Require conditional use permit for wholesale storage and distribution in E-1 zoned areas which are otherwise permitted as special uses. + Continue to permit automotive repair or service and automotive sales as conditional or special uses in C- I and E- I zoned areas, recognizing the presence of existing uses within the proposed CFAs. + Continue to permit drive -up uses as special uses within C-1 zoned areas, which are already capped and subject to design standards. • Add child care centers, governmental offices, offices, retail sales and services as permitted uses for R-2 zoned areas. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law I ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AMC 18.3.14.040.0 • Add special use standards for attached single-family dwellings that link access and lot frontage standards, promoting the use of alleys to serve any townhouse lots and steering developments away froin arterials. Intended to create walkability and limit curb cuts. Add special use standards for multifamily dwellings to retain mixed -use requirement (minimum 35 percent nonresidential use on ground floor, both vertical and horizontal options). Add exemptions for: • Affordable housing projects, as required by state law. • Buildings developed with `commercial -ready' ground floor space. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. AMC 18.3.14.050 Supersede dimensional standards in base zones to include: • New miminum density to meet or exceed miminum. 15 du/ac CFA requirement. 15 d'u./ac proposed in R-2, 20 du/ac proposed in E-1, and 25 du/ac proposed in C- I for more robust development tilted towards multifamily rather than townhouses. • Exceptions to minimum density proposed, consistent with state rules, for mixed use buildings that have a FAR of 2.0+ or renovations of existing structures. • Minimum FAR of 0.5 proposed, similar to existing TT overlay, to encourage robust development; not required by state rules. • Setbacks only required for development abutting residential zones outside of the overlay. • Solar setbacks limited to buildings within 100 feet of a residential zone. • Increase maxiinum height to 50 feet, with bonus up to 60 feet allowed for affordable housing (or bonus permitted by state rules, whichever is greater) - ----------------------------------------- AMC 18.3.14.060.A Apply maximum block length standard of 350 feet for new developments larger than 5.5 acres, to implement state rules. All development subject to City's block length standard of 300 to 400 feet. .............. AMC 18.3.14.060.13 Apply 10-foot step -back for portions of buildings over 25 feet tall abutting residential zones outside of the overlay. --------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- The proposed amendments would repeal the existing Transit Triangle (TT) provisions in AMC 18.3.14 in their entirety. Additional changes to the C- 1 -D standards that apply to downtown are proposed for parity with the proposed CFAs, including: Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 4 Increasing the allowed height from 40 to 50 feet outright, and from 55 to 60 feet permitted conditionally. Removing the maximum. density of 60 dwelling units/acre (dii/ac). Permitting multifamily residential outright, without a ground -floor commercial component, when the ground floor is built to 'commercial -ready' standards and meets a iniminuin density of 30 du/ac. (Proposed AMC Table 18.2.6.030.) Similarly, changes are proposed to remove the maxiinum density standards in C-1 (currently 30 du/ac) and in E- I (currently 15 du/ac, limited to the Residential Overlay) to better support residential development citywide. (Proposed AMC Table 18.2.6.030.) Mixed -use development requirements and existing dimensional standards, including a maximum height of 40 feet, would continue to apply. Additional edits and clarifications to the Land Use Ordinance that align with the proposed CF Overlay include: ----------------------------------------------------- AMC Table 18.2.1.020 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Add CF Overlay and remove TT Overlay from list of City .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. zones and overlays. AMC Table 18.2.2.030 Remove special use standards referencing the TT Overlay for Multifamily Dwellings. Note that references to use exceptions within the new CF Overlay are not proposed within the table to limit the number of exceptions; instead, the overarching statement in AMC 18.2.2.030(E) establishes that the base zone standards -------------------------------------- may be ainended by specific overlay standards. ----------------------------------------------- AMC Table 18.2.2.030 Delete 'Commercial Retail Sales and Services' category that duplicates existing 'Retail Sales and Services' category, which is the preferred, defined term in 1.6.1. AMC 18.2.3.130 Clarify option to develop residential uses within the C- I and E- I zones within the CF Overlay, separate from special use -------------------------------------------------------- standards thatotherwise apply in base zones. ---------------------------------- AMC 18.2.3.130.B.2 Remove maximum density standards for residential uses within the C- I and E- I zones (citywide), consistent with chan2e to base zone standards. AMC 18.2.3.130.B.4 Add option for multifamily uses outright in C -I -D, exempt froin mixed -use standards. Such developments must meet cominercial-ready ground -floor requirements and achieve a ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------ miminuin deiisity_of 30_du/-a-c ---------------------------------------------------------------- AMC 18.3.12.030 Expand the extent of the Detail Site Review Overlay on the Site Design Zones figures to include the entirety of both CFAs; the majority but not all of those areas are currently included. Applying the Detail Site Review Overlay will --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- make the CFAs subject to additional design standards in Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Page 5 1 .4.2.040 that align with the CFEC walkable urban design standards, and will require Type 11 review for developments over 10,000 SF. AMC 18.3.12.060 Limit Pedestrian Places (PP) overlay to only apply outside of CF Overlay, to avoid overlap. • Delete TT Overlay reference in 18.3.12.060.B.4. • Remove first two of three map figures in Figure 18.3.12.060, limiting extent of overlay to Main St/Mountain Ave vicinity. • Delete concept plan figures for the Tolman Creek Rd/Ashland St and Walker Ave/Ashland St pedestrian ------------------------------------------------------ ------- pjaces --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMC 18.3.12.070.A In list of overlays, establish that CF overlay applies to properties zoned CF on the Zoning Map ............................................................................................................................................. ..... .. properties.................................................................. ........................... ..... AMC 18.3.13.010.0 Remove reference to Transit Triangle Overlay in --------------------------------------------------------- Reside ntia-I-Overlay requirements. ------ ------------------------------------ AMC Fig -Lire Exclude Railroad Property from the Residential (R) Overlay 18.3.13.010 by revising map figure; CF Overlay will replace and expand upon. .......the .............. R ............... 0 .......... verlay ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... AMC 18.3.13.C.2 Remove maximum density standards within the R Overlay, -------------- ------------------------------------------ cons-istent-with change to base zone- standards. ------ --------- --------- --------- AMC Figures Expand Detail Site Review Overlay to include full extent of 18.4.2.040.C.2, 3, 4 --- - - -- - - - --- --- ------------- both CFAs by revising map figures. --------- . .... . .............................................................. Proposed Afap Antendinents Proposed map changes to it the CF Overlay and related changes include: • On the Zoning Map, adding the CF Overlay for the two proposed CFAs. • On the Zoning Map, removing the Residential (R) Overlay from the Railroad Property. • On the Zoning Map, removing the Pedestrian Places (P) Overlay from portions of both CFAs. • On the Site Design Zones Map, expanding the extent of the Detail Site Review Zone to fully align with the CFA boundaries. The Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay is also proposed to be removed, but is mapped in existing AMC 18.3.14, rather than on the Zoning Map. REVIEW CRITERIA The decision of the City Council together with the recommendation by the Planning Commission was based on consideration and findings of consistency with the following factors. A. Consistency with City of Ashland approval criteria for legislative amendments, AMC 18.5.9.020.B. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 6 B. Consistency with City of Ashland Coinprehensive Plan and Other City Policies. C. Consistency with Oregon Statewide Planning Goals. D. Consistency with OAR Chapter 660 Division 12, Sections 0310 through 0330 related to Climate Friendly Areas EVALUATION AND COUNCIL FINDINGS: A. Consistency with City of Ashland approval criteria for legislafive aniendinents and Zoning wrap antendinents, A31C 18.5.9.020.B 18.5.9.020 Applicability and Review Procedure Applications for Plan. Aniendinents and Zone Changes are as follows: B. Type III It ma), he tweessarv./roin, time to time to inake legislative anietidinetits in order to conforin with the Coinprehensive Plan or to meet other changes ill circianstances or conditiotis. The Ave Ill procedure applies to the creation, revision, or large-scale iniplenientation of public polio' requiring City Council approval and enactment of an ordinance; this itichides adoption of regulations, ione changes for large areas, :otie changes requiring comprehensive plan aniendinent, comprehensive plan inap or text ainendinent, antie.vations (see chapter 18.5.8' for annexation inforinatiot,i), and urban growth houndan7 ainendinents. The following planning actions shall be subject to the -Tipe III procedure. 1. Zone changes or anietidnients to the Zoning Map or other official inaps, except where mirror ainendinents or corrections nia ' v he processed through the Type 11 procedure pursuant to subsection 18'. 5.9.020.A, above. 2. Coniprehensive Plan changes, including text and inap changes or chatiges to other official inaps. 3. Land Use Ordinance ainendinents. 4. Urban Growth Boundary amendments. Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 15.5.9.020.E permits legislative amendments to meet changes in circumstances and conditions. The City Council finds it is necessary to amend the Zoning Map and Land Use Ordinance to adopt two Cliniate Friendly Areas (CFAs) consistent with statewide requirements including development regulations for those areas that support mixed -use, walkable development consistent with statewide CFA requirements that align with the City's own long-range planning goals adopted in the Coinprehensive Plan, as detailed in Section B. The Council finds the land use ordinance and map amendments are consistent with Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.5.9.020.B. B. Consistency with the Ashland Coinprehensive Plan and other City Policies The Ashland Coinprehensive Plan Goal 6. 10.1 states, "Ensure a range ofdif .ferent chvellil,ig 4,pes that provide living opportunities for the total cross sectimi of Ashland's population. " Policy 3 states, "Integrate housing with other coinpatible land uses through flexible toning provisions." The proposed CF Overlay will provide expanded opportunities for Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 7 multifamily and townhouse development, which can support future development that expands the range of dwelling types available in Ashland. Because both of the proposed CFAs are located in areas with conunercial or eiriployinent zoning where residential development opportunities are currently limited, the CF Overlay provisions specifically address Policy 3 to integrate more housing opportunities with compatible retail, office, employment and civic land uses in those areas. The Ashland Coinprehensive Plan. Housing Goal 6.10.2 states, "Support the creation and preservation of housing that is afforclable to low and moderate income households and that is connnetisurate with the incomes of Ashlatid's ivorkfiorce." The proposed CF Overlay expands opportunities to develop higher density housing that has potential to be affordable to lower income households and includes specific provisions to allow bonus height for affordable housing developments. The _4,shlat'id Comprehensive Plan Housing Goal 6.10.3 states, "Etwourage the developinent of housing in ways that protect the natural envirotinient atid encourage developnientpatterns that reduce the effects of chinate change. " Related policies reference ilifill and compact development patterns" and "housinq of .ficienc ' rr y policies, pogaan llis d staticlards" in line with the _4,shlatid Climate and ErD tie. �, Action Plan. The proposed CFAs and implementing CF Overlay support residential infill patterns in areas that are already developed and served by existing infrastructure. The development standards support compact development through increased heights, miminurn densities, and no maximum densities. Development in areas with existing infrastructure and smaller housing units at higher densities creates more efficient developinent patterns, while the sinaller and attached housing types permitted in the CFAs will have lower energy needs per unit compared to single-family detached units. Developing housing opportunities in mixed -use settings also creates more opportunities for residents to minimize number and length of vehicle trips to meet daily needs. The Ashland Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Goal 7.07.03, Policy I states, "The Citv shall :one at'icl designate ivithit'i the Plan. Alap sufficient quantity of landsfor commercial and industrial uses to provide for the eniplqvinerit needs qf its residents and a portion Of rural resiclerits consistent with the population projection for the urbart area.'" There are no changes proposed to the extent of the current Commercial (C-1) and Employment (E-1) base zones. Proposed changes to remove the maximum density for mixed -use developments within those zones citywide will not decrease land for commercial and industrial uses because mixed -use development standards will continue to require a percentage of the site to be devoted to nonresidential uses. (AMC 18.2.3.130.) The proposed changes to the C-I-D zone downtown to remove density, increase height, and allow limited residential -only multifamily development are intended to enhance the residential population downtown to increase demand for commercial uses, better supporting a vibrant mix of uses across downtown. (Proposed AMC Table 18.2.6.030, 18.2.3.130.B.4.) Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 8 The proposed CFAs will allow a range of commercial, office, employment and civic uses, providing for employment. The addition of the CF Overlay to areas zoned C- I and E- 1 will not convert any coiurnercial or employment land into residential, but will enhance mixed - use development opportunities on both individual sites and across the CFAs, with limited opportunities for ground -floor residential to limit competition with commercial and employment ground -floor uses. Policy 2 of the aforementioned Economic Development Goal states that the City will design the Land Use Ordinance to provide for: • "Land division atid developinetit within. eniplqpnent and inatinfacturing districts, and continue the eniplo.Vinent :otfing district which will providefor service, retail, and light industrial uses consistent ivith specific perforniance standards relative to heavy truck traffic, noise, dust, vibratioti, atid single-passetiger vehicle trips." Service, retail and light industrial uses will continue to be permitted within the CFAs subject to adopted performance standards. (AMC Table 18.2.2.030 and 18.2.3.) Proposed changes are limited to prohibiting self-service storage and requiring a conditional use permit for wholesale storage and distribution within the CFAs. • "Developinetit along Siskil,ou Boulevard atid,4shlaiid Street will trot priniari1v he autoniobile-orieii.ted, but will also include attractive landscapitig and desigiis that eii.couragepedestriati, bicYcle, atid inass traiisitfornis of travel." Existing standards require attractive streetscape design along Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street, including Ashland Street st'reetscape standards that require landscaped medians, streets trees, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian amenities. (AMC 18.4.6.040.) Development standards align with the proposed right-of-way standards, to eliminate front yard setbacks and require buildings to be located along the front property line to engage the pedestrian realm. (AMC 18.4.2.040.) The Transit Triangle CFA was selected in part because of the alignment between CFA goals and the City's existing standards for vibrant streetscapes along these streets. • "Connnercial or eniplo.Vineiit ioties ivhere business arid resideritial uses are in ixed. This is especialIv appropriate as hiiffers betweeri residetitial. arid eniplo.vInerit or connnercial areas, and iii the Doiwitoivii. " Proposed CFA changes focus on mixing commercial and residential uses, and proposed C-1-D changes further enhance residential development opportunities mixed with existing commercial uses, in line with this policy. The Ashland Coniprehensive Plate includes several transportation goals and policies in Section 10.09.02 that apply to the project, including the following: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law I • "Provide coning that allows for a inix of land uses and traditional neighborhood development, which promotes walking and bicl,clirig." The proposed CF Overlay creates zoning for mixed -use development, with a focus on pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, in line with this policy. • "Design the Land Use Ordinance to ensure Ashland Street is developed as a inulti- inodal corridor itichiding attractive landscaping, sidewalks, bike lanes and controlled access. Developinetit along-4shlatid Street shall be conipatible with arid support a nnilti-inodal orientation." Ashland Street st'reetscape standards have been adopted that require bicycle lanes, landscaped medians, streets trees, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian amenities. (AMC 18.4.6.040.K.) No changes to these standards are proposed with these amendments, rather, the Transit Triangle CFA location is proposed in part to take advantage of these existing standards. • "Design the Latid Use Ordinance to ensure that Siskivou Boulevard is developed as a inulti-inodal corridor with sidewalk and bike lan.efacilities appropriate to the volutne and speed of motor vehicle traffic." Boulevard st'reetscape standards, which apply to Siskiyou Boulevard, have been adopted that require bicycle lanes, landscaped medians, streets trees, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian amenities. (AMC 18.4.6.040.G. 1.) No changes to these standards are proposed with these amendments, rather, the Transit Triangle CFA location is proposed in part to take advantage of these existing standards. • Public transportation goals in Section 10. 19.02 include the policy that, "Zoning shall allow for residential densities and a inix of connnercial businesses with wallcitig distance (One -quarter to one-half inile) of existing and platined public transit service which support use ofPublic transportation." Both CFAs are served by existing public transportation as discussed in response to Statewide Goal 12 below, and the proposed CF Overlay zoning standards expand allowed residential densities and commercial business opportunities within walking distance of the transit facilities, in line with this policy. The Transportation SIsteni Plan (TSP) includes two projects within the Railroad Property development, the Clear Creek Drive extension (R24) and Railroad Property development (R34). The TS,P identifies four projects in the Transit Triangle related to improving sidewalks, bus shelters and intersections enhancements for pedestrians including two projects for Ashland Street Streetscape Enhancements (R38 for Siskiyou Boulevard to Walker Avenue and R-39 for Walker Avenue to Normal Avenue), Ashland Street/Tolman Creek Road (R41) and the Walker Avenue festival street (R40). Proposed development will be consistent with planned projects, and will benefit from proposed enhancements. Additionally, the City is preparing to update the City's TSP to reflect additional changes within the broader Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules that include new state rules for TSP updates to proinote multimodal connectivity; the updated TS,P will further enhance transportation options within the CFAs. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 10 The proposed CFAs also relate to policies included in the City's Cl Inate and Energv, Action Plan (CE-4,P). Specifically, the plan includes strategies to address residential travel and the emissions associated with passenger cars and trucks. Coininon strategies for replacing residential travel trips in passenger cars and trucks include promoting land use development patterns that utilize existing public infrastructure and making using transit and alternate itiodes of transportation possible and even desirable. CFAs are predicated on this very idea of mixing land uses in areas served by existing public infrastructure in order to reduce vehicle trips, miles traveled, and associated emissions, consistent with the CEAP. The Ashland Coniprehensive Plat'i includes a regional plan element with performance indicators including a committed residential density for the city limits of 6.6 dwelling units per acre and targets for mixed-use/pedestrian-friendly areas. The City of Ashland participated in the regional planning process that resulted in the adoption of the Greater Bear Cr eelc Valley Regiotial Plati in 2012. Cities throughout the region identified urban reserve areas (URAs) to accointnodate housing for future population growth. The City of Ashland decided to accommodate housing for future population with the Ashland's current boundaries rather than identify future growth areas on the perimeter of the city. Changes to the zoning and land use ordinance that encourage development of residential units within the CF Overlay can provide needed multifamily residential units to contribute toward accommodating future housing needs. Proposed minimum densities with the CF Overlay of 15 to 25 units per acre will ensure that the City meets the adopted performance indicators for residential density. The City Council finds and determines that the proposed land use ordinance and map amendments are consistent with the Ashland Coinprehenst've Plan and other adopted long- range plans. C. Consistency with Oregon Statewide Planning Goals The _4,shlai,id Coniprehenst've Plai,i was originally adopted by the City Council on November 2, 1982 and acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Development Commission on Oct 7, 1983. Numerous updates were completed and acknowledged since the originally acknowledged plan including but not limited to: Chapter III Citizens Participation and Involvement (2016), Chapter IV Environmental Resources (1991), Chapter V Population Projection and Growth (199 1), Chapter VI Housing Element (2019), Chapter VII Economy (1991), Chapter VIII Parks, Open Space and Aesthetics (1991), Chapter X Transportation (1996), Chapter XI Energy, Air, Water, Conservation (1991), and Chapter XIC Regional Plan Element (2012). Technical reports and supporting documents were also acknowledged and adopted as part of the Ashland Colliprehensive Plan and include but are not limited to the following: Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan (2008), Normal Neighborhood Plan Framework (2015), Local Wetland Inventory and Assessment and Riparian Corridor Inventory (2009), Housing Capacity Analysis, (2021), Buildable Lands Inventory (2019), and Transportation System Plan Update (2013). The City follows the post -acknowledgement plan amendment (PAPA) process to update the Plan with new state and regional regulations as necessary and relies in part upon these prior state review processes to demonstrate compliance with all necessary requirements. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 11 GOAL 1: CITIZEN INVOL JITMENT To develop a citizen involvenient program, that ensures the opportuniofior cities to be involved in all phases ofthe planningprocess. Finding: The City of Ashland meets this requirement by having the Planning Commission serve as the Conunittee on Citizen Involvement, as well as having various citizen commissions with opportunities for the public to testify on general or specific matters. The proposed Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) were reviewed by the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee on September 4, 2024; by the Climate and Environment Policy Advisory Committee on September 12, 2024; by the Transportation Advisory Committee on September 19, 2024; by the Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee on September 26, 2024; and by the Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee on October 3, 2024. An open house was held on September 17, 2024, advertised to the public and attracting nearly 30 participants. Additional feedback was received through an online survey, open from September 17 to November 19, 2024, that generated 70 responses. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed CFAs and the implementing maps and code amendments at two study sessions on October 22, 2024, and February 25, 2025. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 29, 2025, and recommended the adoption of the Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area and the Transit Triangle Climate Friendly Area and associated code amendments. The City Council reviewed the project at the November 4, 2024, and March 17, 2025, study sessions. Opportunities to provide written and oral testimony were available at all of the conunission meetings. All of the aforeinentioned meetings were conducted as hybrid meetings to allow multiple ways to engage in person or virtually. A project web page at http://vrww.ashlandoregon.gov climatefriendly with the project background materials, meeting materials and proposed map and code amendments was available throughout the duration of the project and was included in all meeting notices and announcements. This Goal is met. GOAL 2: LAND USE PLANNING To establish a land use plantfinq process aura' polic ' v ' fraineivork as a hasis for all decisions and actions related to use o land and to assure at'i adequate factual bases r such )f fo decisions and actions. Finding: The proposed zoning map amendments revise the extent of existing overlays, remove the Transit Triangle Overlay, and introduce a new CF Overlay centered around the Railroad Property and a significant portion of the Transit Triangle. No changes to base zones are proposed. Thus, the zoning and overlays will remain consistent with the land use framework and designations established in the Ashland Coinprehensive Plan to implement Goal 2. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 12 Similarly, the proposed land use code amendments seek to refine the existing zoning district and overlay district standards. The repeal of the Transit Triangle overly and introduction of the CF overlay for the inajonity of that area, along with the shift away from the Residential Overlay in the Railroad Property CFA towards the CF Overlay, will continue to support mixed -use, walkable development patterns serving commercial, employment, residential and civic uses consistent with the adopted Coniprehensive Plan goals and policies, as demonstrated in Section B above. This Goal is net. GOAL 3: A GRIC17LA TITRAL LANDS To preserve at'icl inaintait'i agricultural lands. Finding: Not applicable because the proposal does not propose any land use regulation changes to agricultural lands outside of the Ashland UGB. GOAL 4: FOREST LANDS To conserve forest laticls by tnaititaitfinq the forest land base and to protect the states forest econoin1 , bi, inaking possible econoin, icall , qf .. .) ficientforest practices that assure the continuous growing atid harvesting of forest tree species as the leadinq use otiforest land consistent with sound inanagelnet'it Of Soil, air, water, andfish and wildlife resources and to provide for recreational opportunities and agriculture. Finding: Not applicable because the proposal does not propose any land use regulation changes to forest lands outside of the Ashland UGB. GOAL 5: NATURAL RESO UR CES, SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES To protect natural resources and conserve scenic atid historic areas and open spaces. Finding: The City of Ashland has an acknowledged comprehensive plan that complies with this goal and the proposal does not modify the existing goals and policies related to Goal 5. This Goal is met. GOAL 6. AIR, WATER AND LAND RESOURCES Q 17ALITY To inait'itait'i and improve the quality, qf the air, water and land resources of the state. Finding: The City of Ashland has an acknowledged comprehensive plan that complies with this goal and the proposal does not modify the existing goals and policies related to Goal 6. This Goal is met. GOAL 7. AREAS SUBJECT TO NATURAL HAZARDS To protect people and proper tvfi-oin natural ha.:ards. Finding: The City of Ashland has an acknowledged comprehensive plan that complies with this goal and the proposal does not modify the existing goals and policies related to Goal 7. This Goal is met. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 13 GOAL 8: RECREATIONAL NEEDS To sati,6, the recreational needs of the citi.:ens qf the state and visitors rnd,where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessai�y recreatiotial facilities including destitiation resorts. Finding: The City of Ashland has an acknowledged comprehensive plan that complies with this goal and the proposal does not modify the existing goals and policies related to Goal 8 and recreational needs. This Goal is met. GOAL 9: ECONOMIC DE I EL OPMENT To provide adequate opportunities throughout the statefor a variety of econonfic activities vital to health, welfare, atidprosperitv of Oregon's citi.:ens. Finding: The proposed zoning map amendments maintain the existing C- I and E- 1 zoning within both CFAs, and expand existing opportunities for mixed uses within both CFAs through introduction of the CF Overlay in place of the R Overlay and TT Overlay. The proposed land use code amendments continue to permit a wide variety of commercial and employment land uses to support economic development, consistent with the adopted Ashland Coniprehensive Plan. The expansion of allowed residential uses within areas zoned C-1 and E-1 continues to require a mix of uses rather than outright residential development, with the exception of townhouse development required by state CFA rules, affordable housing required by state rules, and residential uses with cointnercial-ready ground floor spaces which can serve as either/both commercial and residential spaces over the building's lifespan. This Goal is met. GOAL 10: HOUSING To provide for the housinq needs of citizens of the state. Finding: The Statewide Planning Program requires each city to inventory its buildable residential lands, project future housing needs, and provide the appropriate types and amounts of land within the UGB necessary to meet those needs. The Housing Element of the Ashland Coinprehensive Plan was amended and acknowledged in 2019. The City of Ashland has an acknowledged Housing Capacity Analysis (2021) and Buildable Lands Inventory (2024) which provide a factual basis for needed housing types and available land supply. The City has acknowledged zoning standards relating to residential development including provisions for housing density, setbacks, parking requirements, lot coverage, types, and development in environmentally or physically constrained areas. The map and code amendments do not change the zoning standards for residential areas, but rather, expand opportunities for additional residential uses within compact, mixed -use neighborhoods with existing coininercial and elriployinent zoning. Specific changes include: • Eliminating maximum density in all areas zoned C-1 and E-1 citywide, where residential uses are permitted as mixed -use. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 14 0 In downtown area zoned C-1-D, eliminating maximum density, increasing allowed height from 40 feet to 50 feet outright and from 55 feet to 60 feet conditionally, and allowing multifamily residential outright without a commercial component if ground floor is built to conunercial ready standards and project meets minimum density of 30 du./ac. • In the Railroad Property CFA, expanding the extent of areas where residential is permitted through introduction of the CF Overlay to replace the R Overlay, allowing townhouses as a residential type in addition to multifamily residential, introducing a new minimum density of 20 du/ac, eliminating the current maximum density of 15 du./ac, and increasing the allowed height to 50 feet. • In the Transit Triangle CFA, maintaining the area where residential is permitted as part of a broader mix of uses within the CF Overlay to replace the TT Overlay, allowing townhouses as a residential type in addition to multifamily residential, increasing ininlinuin densities while retaining no maximum density, and maintaining the current 50-foot height limit. The City of Ashland has an acknowledged comprehensive plan that complies with this goal and the proposed amendments do not modify the existing goals and policies related to Goal 10, nor do the amendments modify the Ashland Coinprehensive Plan. designations for area within the Ashland UG13. The proposed map and code amendments expand housing opportunities in ways consistent with comprehensive plan goals and policies as discussed in Section B, above. This Goal is met. GOA L 11: PUBLIC .FACILITIES AND SER VICES To plan and develop a titneI17, orderl17 and efficient arrangenient of public facilities arid services to serve as aftaineivork-for urban. atid rural developinent. Finding: The City of Ashland has master plans in place for water, wastewater and stormwater that address project population growth in the Ashland city limits and UG13. The Water Master Plan was completed in 2020 and projects and plans for an adequate water supply for a 20-year planning period. The Wastewater Master Plan was completed in 2012 and projects and plans for an adequate water supply for a 20-year planning period. The Storinwater and Drainage Master Plan was completed in 2020 and projects and plans for an adequate water supply for a 20-year planning period. The proposed map and code amendments refine existing provisions for a mix of uses in affected areas, to be served by planned infrastructure. Individual development projects will be required to demonstrate that existing infrastructure can serve the development or to develop needed infrastructure identified in master plans, at the time of development. This Goal is met. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 15 GOAL 12: TR,4NSPOR TA TION To provide and encourage a sq/e, convenient atid ecotionfic transportation s.vstein. Finding: The City has an acknowledged Trat'isportatiot'i �vsteln Plan. (2013). The transportation system is planned to accommodate the population growth of the community for the 20-year planning period. The proposed amendments to the approval standards clarify the improvements required for the transportation system bordering and within an annexed area, as well as safe and accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities according to the safety analysis and standards of the governing Jurisdiction of the facility or facilities. The proposed map and code amendments affect areas with existing and planned transportation facilities designed to support an intensity of mixed -use development comparable to that proposed. The City is beginning the process to update the TS,P to comply with additional CFEC- related transportation planning requirements, which will explore further enhancements to multimodal transportation options planned for the proposed CFAs and broader comitilinity. This Goal is met. GOAL 13: ENERGY COMER J/A TION To conserve energy. Finding: The City of Ashland has an acknowledged comprehensive plan that complies with this goal and the proposal does not modify the existing goals and policies related to Goal 5. This Goal is met. GOAL 14:17RBANIZATION To provide for at'i orderh, and efficient transition fi-oin rural to urban latid use, to acconnnodate urbati population carrel urban. eniplo ' vinent inside urban. growth boundaries, to ensure efficient use of leered, carrel to providefior livable connn unities. Finding: The proposed amendments are within the acknowledged UGB and do not propose to add additional land to the UGB or affect rural areas outside of the UGB. The proposed map and code amendments enhance opportunities for mixed -use development within the existing city limits and UGB to ensure efficient use of land. This Goal is met. Statewide Planning Goal 15: "Willamette River Greenway" The affected areas are not located within or adjacent to the Willamette River Greenway. Therefore, Goal 15 is not applicable. Statewide Planning Goal 16: 'Estuarine Resources' The affected areas are not located within the or adjacent to a designated estuarine resource. Therefore, Goal 16 is not applicable. Statewide Planning Goal 17: "Coastal S,horelands" There are no coastal shorelands within the vicinity of Ashland, therefore, Goal 17 is not applicable. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 16 Statewide Planning Goal 18: "Beaches & Dunes" There are no designated beaches or dunes within the vicinity of Ashland, therefore, Goal 18 is not applicable. Statewide Planning Goal 19: "Ocean Resources" There are no designated ocean resources within the vicinity of Ashland, therefore, Goal 19 is not applicable. D. Consislencj7 with Vate Climate Friendly Area Rules (OAR 660-012-0310 to 660- 012-0330) OAR 660-012-0310: Clinzate-.Friendly Areas (1) This rnle, OAR 660-012-0315, arid 0.4R 660-012-0320 appli, to cities and coutities that: (q) Are ivithiri a metropolitati area other thari the Pol'tle7ri(-Iil,,Ieti-opolitai,,i Area; (b) .4 re h iside h icorporated cities or areas ulthhl MI w-hMigrou,th honridary m� provided iti .section (3); atid (c) Hcme a popidation of more than 5, 000 ulthiti ati w-hati grou,th honndar.v. (2) 06eS Mid comitiesshall smcli, and :otie Chmate-friew-111, areaslbr locations that meet thefollou,ing reqiiiremetits. (r) LOCatioris able to supl),ort cleiFelojnnent corns isteat ulth the land arse reqn,irements of OAR 660-012-0320. (b) The locationsshall he iri tn-isting orplatmed w-hati ceriters, inchidirig dowritouws, neiqhborhaod centers, tl-(M'Sit-served corridors, or similar districts. To the aYtellt PI'aCticable, climate- I fi-iendl,, areasshonld be located Withill, 01- ill close proximiti, to, areas plannedfor, or proWded ulth, high-cierisiti, resideHlial uses Mid a high cotwentl-ati011 of emploYment opl),ortimities. (c) The locatiotis Shall be h i areas that are served, or platn iedIfor service, hY h i�qh qualiti,,peciestriari, bicycle, (ra') The locationsshall riot he iti arem u,here (-Iei,elopment is limitecl or CIIS(71101ved Iai,, proWsioris adoptedpursuant to Statel Ode PhMnitig Goal 7. Climate- firiel"ICIII, areas ma ' y be CkSiq1lanmh gov vacated ire areas if the local erm rient hasdop ated reqn,irements.for dei,elopment that Will Miti_gate potential ha:ards to lift? Mid property, in compharice 114111 Statel4lide Plall/ling Goal 7. (e) Cities ma.y ciesigtiate climate-filetidli, areas within the w-hati grou,th homldar:)", hut owsicle the c,iti,, limits boutidm-y, if thefiollou,h�rg reqiiiremetits are met: (A) The area is CO)Itig/1011S With the c,iti,, limits boul"Idary'. (R) The provisioti of urbariservices is contitigetit iipon arnremVi011 into the crap, limits arid the area is reach4, ser0ceable ivith m-ban Water, seiver StMWIlVater, Mid trarisj),ortation. "Readi /V serOcee7h le " means that ni-ban irilfi,-asti,-iictiir'e,5�et'i,ice.s are riearbY arld coidd he provided to (711011,' coristriictiori oti the site ivithiri otieyear of an 01)J)hCati0l"Ifor a bnilding permit; Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 17 (C") The :orfing that ivill be apphed 111)011 aHriexation, based oil the citl,'s coinprehensive p�le7ri'cla?,5�igi,,iatioiiibi,- the areq, is consistent 1 Oth chinate- ftietidli, area requirenterits; (D) The conral, ill 141hiCh the siibject area is located has adopted a consistent the area, (WICI () The citi, cari denioristrate that at least 70percerit o f coinplete atinexation 0J)J)hCati0I"IS Within I the lastfive.vears have beery approved With il I orie.vear of the date of coniplete arinexatioti application. (f) Chinate-fileticIA, areas shall have a nfiniiniini ividth of 750,feet, inchichrig allY ititernal l'i_gIltS 0f1kYI.'VIhat ina.v he nnioned. Cotiliguons chinate-fileticIA, air ea,3141ith distinct land iise requirenterits nia ' v he conderc sied iinnilative1v to deinonstrate conipliance With the ininiinnin ividth reqnirenient. Exceptioris to these inininnan dinien.00W71 reqiiireinetas are a!1014,ed dite to riamral barriers, slich as rivers; or due to long -ter in barriers iti the bifill erivirownetit, siich asfteel4la ' Exs ception are also alloived ffnia potential chte-frierida li, ras a ere cotistrail led bl, ac(jacent areas plarined atid ioned to meet itichistrial hVid 110edS. Finding: The City of Ashland is subject to the CFA requirements, per section (1). The proposed CFAs are located within planned urban centers: the Railroad Property CFA is within a neighborhood center and the Transit Triangle CFA combines a neighborhood center and transit -served corridor along Ashland Street. Both areas have already been planned for a mix of uses including residential, commercial and employment opportunities, with additional proposed code amendments to fully align with the CFA land use requirements in OAR 660-012-0320, satisfying subsections (2)(a) and (b). (Proposed AMC 18.3.14.) Both CFAs are served by existing transit: The Rog -Lie Valley Transportation District (RVTD) operates Line 17 serving Hersey Street, on the north edge of the Railroad Property CFA, and Lines 17, 10 and 1X all serve the Transit Triangle CFA along Ashland Street and/or Siskiyou Boulevard. Bicycle lanes and sidewalks are present along all arterials and collectors within the CFAs, including enhanced painted bike lanes and bike boxes installed along Ashland Street through the CFA in 2024. These bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities provide high -quality service to the proposed CFAs, satisfying subsection (2)(c), There are no areas within the proposed CFAs that are Goal 7 identified hazard areas, satisfying subsection (2)(d). (Comprehensive Plan Environmental Resources Element.) The entirety of the proposed CFAs is within the City limits, satisfying subsection (2)(e). The proposed Railroad Property CFA is an irregular rectangle, and averages approximately 850 feet north -south and 2,400 feet east -west that easily accommodates a 750-foot- diameter circle within the majority of the area. The proposed Transit Triangle CFA is an irregular shape, with a central node originating at the Ashland S,treet/Siskiyou Boulevard intersection that is roughly triangular, with sides ranging from 1,700 to 2,000 ft and that can easily accommodate a 750-ft diameter circle. There are additional areas that extend Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Page 18 along Ashland Street and Siskiyou Boulevard to take advantage of transit corridors and existing land use patterns that are as narrow as 250 feet included within this CFA, consistent with state guidance. (Climate -Friendly Areas Methods Guide, page 14.) Subsection (2)(f) is satisfied for both proposed CFAs. This OAR is met. OAR 660-012-0315, Desi.,anatiott of Climate Friend& Areas (I) The CkSiq1lati011 �f Q chinate- frier0h, areas refers to theprocess ofstia-kingpoteritial Clem ate-friew-111, areas and aC1OJ)ti11g IM161 nse requirenients awl chinate-filew-11v elenlents irito coinpreliensive plans, (-is proOde(-1 ire Mis rule. Cities M161 conrities subiect to Me requirenients of0�4R 660-012-031014'itli apopulation greater Mati IQ, 000 shall ciesigtiate ChMate-friewhl, areas sufficient to acconinio(-late at least 30 per. eta of the total idetitified rnanber q ,f housing units riecesscn-v to meet all currerit andfitture housing nee(-h b ' CalCUlathig :otied builchtig capaciti, as pro0de(-1 iti section (2), or using an alterriative inetho(-Iologn, adero0ck?(-1 era 0J4R 660-012-0320('] Q). (q) .4 local govertwient ina'l, (-lesi_griate orie or inore chinate- I filendl,, areas to accoln1noclate at least 30percerit cf lionsingunits. (b) The total rnanber q housing units necessary to ineet all currerit and frrtrrrehousing tieeds sliall be deterininecIftoin the local goierninents inost recetitl),, adoptecl arld acknoivleclgecl MlallSiS Of 11OUsing capaciti, and nee(-lecl housitig consistent ulth OR 19 7.296 at the thne it ivas m-loptec], lad, adding the total mare ber Of eXiStillg 6114,ellitig units iclenti'fled iri the buildahle land irwentoi'v to the MitiCipate(_1 nuinber offinture tieeded housitig nrfits over the plarinirigperio(-1 of Me housitig capaciti, analYsis. Finding: The City's population exceeds 10,000 and is subject to this section. Two CFAs are proposed to accommodate at least 30 percent of housing units, determined to be 3,469 units. (See calculation of housing need in CFA Study, page 2 1.) This OAR is net. (2) Cities and counties subject to section (1) shall calculate the housing unit capaciti, lVithill ChMate-friew-111, areas, as.follows: (q) Regardless of existing (-Ieirelopnent in a ChMate-friew-111, area, deter mitre the potetaial squarefiaotage of loned building CCII)aCiti,fior each tiet dei�elopable area base(-1 on propose(-1 (-Ievelopinerit staticlards for the chmate -filetidli, areq, includirig applicable setbacks, allowe(-1 building heights, open space requireinents, oti-site parkirig reqnireinents, atid all other applicable Pe�qlikltiOIIS Mat ivould iinpact Me cleielopablesite area. T-Vi'tliin cleieloped ar eas ivitli no blocks _greater than 5.5 acres, anah,sis of net clei�elopable areas inqi,, be conductecl.for each citi, block, ulthout regard to properti,, bouticlaries 10thin the block TVi'tlihi areas of 5.5 acres or inore bouncled bi,streets, the local governineta shall assinne the seine ratio q gl`OSS land area to riet land area (-is that u41ich exists in the inostfidli, (-Iei,elopecl urbati center. 10thin the citi, or county. (b) Tf71ere the local goverrunent has not establislied a inaxiinnin builchtig lieigla, asswned building height sliall be 85 fieet. For the purpose Of Cakldathlg :oriecl building CCIJ)aCity, Ci6eS M161 counties 1nai,, assinne the folloiving nuinber offloors 10thin inultistw-i , buildi'ti-gs, base(-1 oti allOi i,ed huddirig lleigllts: Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 19 0) Thirtvfieet allol vs tivo,flaors. (R) Foqv,feet C1110141S threefloors. (C") Fffifivftet (D) .Si xtvfieet C1110141S.forfivefloors. seven -s. (F) Eighti - lve.feet allou,sJbi, floot (c) If a lc cal governinerit allou'S height borinses above the niaxiinnin hWIdirig heights nsecl ' for calculatiotis in suh,sectiori the local governerit niqv itichicle 25 percel"It of that ctciclitioi,,ialiori,e(-Ibiiilcli'l,,ig capaciti, ivhen the boiinse,s: (J) .411ou, building heights above the nfininnnns establishe(-I iti 4R 660-012- 0320($),- (R) .41lolk, height borinses,for j)vhhcIv-.mhsich'ie(I hoiisitig servirig hon,selloh-13 With ari itievine q 80 percent or less q the area r neChM I ho useho h-I iticolne, or 'f of "the honiises,16r the consirnetion of accessihIe clivelling nnits, as (-lefine(I in 0.4R 660-008-0050(4)(a), in excess 0inirfinnan reqiiireinetffs. (c,) LOMI governinetilsshall assuine that residential 6114,elhtigs 1011 occnjv 30per cel"It of the :oriecl bifilchtig capacity calcidate(-I in snh,sectioris (a), (b), and (chi 10thin chinate-fi-iendIV areas. Piihhc parks arid operi space areas ivithiri chniate- areas tilat are'prechick?(-Ifironi (-levelopinent,511all riot be inchided in calcidations of ione(-I hiiddirig CCII)aCity, bia may he coutited toivar(-Is initfinutin, area M161chinetisiorial reqnireinenr� for chn uve-frien (-III, areas. Zonirig and (-levelopinent standards for pithlic parks carol ope� i, 31)'(7ce areas are exenipte(-I ' fi-oni COMI)hM (ee ivith the lal"Id 11se reqn,ireinents iti 0�4R 660-012-0320 if the cr.-visaing :oning staticlards (-Io 110t CIIIO141 residetaial, covilnel-004, or c(flce nses. (e LOMI goverrinients Shall assinne ari average chvelhnnnit,sile q 900sqnarejeet. Local govertwients shall n,se the average 6114,ellitig nrfit siie to convert the sqliare fiaotqqe of :oriecl resk-lential hid1cling capacity calculated in siibsection (d) ir110 MI estiinate of the ninnber Of6hVellitig nnirs that ina.'V be acconnnodated in the chinate- firiel"Icliv area. Finding, OAR 660-012-0315(2): The proposed Railroad Property CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 2,226 housing units and the proposed Transit Triangle CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 5,349 housing units, using the methodology in this section, for a total capacity of 7,575 housing units. (See Housing Capacity Analysis Update in Exhibit E.) This OAR is met. I.J (6) 06eS M161 connties inn,st ad0j)t IM161 use reqnireinenr� as, novice( -I in O:4R 660-012- 0320, M161 clearli, identifiy the chinate-fi-iendIV areas iri their coinprehensive plan inaps, coniprehetisive platis, ionirig niaps, ot: :orfitig co(-Ies; illdiMtecl h.i, larid rise (-Iesignatiotl, overlay :orie, or shnilar inecharfisins. .4doption q larid rise reqnireinentS aM-IfiM-hHgSfi0/- the plan, cocle, M' )IMI)MIlenclinent shall hichide the.follol rrig: Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 20 (a) Cities atideonntiessidVect to,sectiori (1) sliallproWcle inap,sshou,ing the location ofall actc)l),IedClill�(7te-ff-ieiiclll,, areas, andsiippleinetaal Materials to CkMOIISP-ate Mat chinate-fi-iend1j,, areas COH'tahl SUfficient :otied resiclential hiiildirig capaciti, to accoln1nodate 30 percent o total honsing iinits a,5� provided iti section (2), or usirig an alternath�e inetho(-Iologn, a,5� Pro0ck?(-1 in O�4R 660-012-0320(101), atid hased on adopted latid n,se reqiiirenients in tliese area,5� as proWded in O4R 660-012-0320. 06eS M161 conntiessiihiect to .section (3) shallprovk-le HICII),5,5110141ifig the location of the adopted chniate- ,fri'etidh, area. Local goverrinients siihlect to (1) or (31) shall COH'tailiirig'tlie irilbrination arld anahsi's requi . re( -I h i sectioi 1 (4) for an ' i, ChMate-friew-111, areas that Were not itichicled iri the initial stia-li, spec�'fled in section (41). (h) Docinneritation of the ninnber Of total 00SMIg dii,elling nnits, accessible 6114,ellitig nnits, arid iticoine-restricled dii,elling iinits u4tliin all ChMate-friew-111, areas. IThere precise data is riot ai,ailahle, IoCal goverinnents inpi,provide esthnates base(-1 on best aiailable hiforinatioti. (c) Docinnentatioti Mat all m-lopteclatidapplicable Iciiidrise t-eqi�iii-eiirei,,it,3,foi- chinate- firierlclk areas are corisisterit u4t1i the proWsioris of 04R 660-012-0320. (cl) (-IeM01"IStI'ate COMI)h(Mee u4tli the provisions of O�4R 660- 012-0310 tln-oiqgh 660-012-0325, atidsliall inchick.- (J) MeHtifiCati011 o all origoing atid neu*,-adcled lionsing prodnetion StPategies the local govertwient shall rise to proinote the dewelopnient of cr ,fordable hoiisitig in clirrrc:rte-fr•ierrrl"lfY areas. The local gover ninetil rrrcrfY use the Hoiisitig Prochictiori Strategi, Gificlance for Cities to re0elk, atid hkntifiy potential strategies, (,is provicled in 0�4R 660-008-0050(3). These strategies sliall be incorporated inter fianre housirig procluction strategi,, reports, as provicled in 0.4R chapter. 660, dhIsion 8. (R) MeHtifiCati011 o all origoing atid neu*,-adcled lionsing procInchon StPategies the local goi,ertwient sliall nse to preient the &SIVacenient o inewbers of state and feckral protecte(I classes irl ChIlWte-friew-1117 areas. Finding,ssiiall inchick a (-Iescriptiori Of/10141 thestrategy gies uIll be iinpl'einetiled based on cotisideration o idetilified neighborhood t pologies atid the inost eftcthre ineaswvs to pre verit ch'splaceineta base (-I oti tipologi,. The local goi�ertnnent niai, nse the Housirig Prodnclioti Strategi, Gnk-larice for Cities, along ulth the cleTartinerit's ".4tai-Displaceinent aM-1 GeritrOkatioti Taolkit to idel"Itify the inost efective ineaswvs to pre ivrit &SIVacenient based on neigliborhaod tijrologies. fliese strategies shall be hIC01J)'01'atecl itffofiaure 110UShIg PI-OCIUM01"I Stl'ategn, reports, as proWdecl iti 0.4R cliapter 660, dhIsion 8. Finding: Proposed zoning map amendinents include a proposed Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay to clearly identify the CFAs, as shown in Exhibit B. Exhibit E includes supplemental docuinentation of the CFAs' housing capacity showing that there is capacity for 7,575 housing units, well over the required 30 percent of total housing units or 3,469 units determined for Ashland. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 21 Documentation of existing dwelling units by category is provided in Exhibit F, in response to subsection (6)(b). The Railroad Property is estimated to have 45 existing dwelling units, and the Transit Triangle is estimated to have 270 existing dwelling units. These findings include documentation that the existing and proposed land use requirements for the proposed CFAs meet the CFA rules in -03 10 to -03 25, satisfying subsections (6)(c) and (d). Relevant housing production strategies that promote affordable housing and prevent displacement are detailed in the Climate Friendly Area studies prepared by the Rogue Valley Council of Governments (RVCOG) and included here with Exhibit G, satisfying subsection (6)(d). This OAR is met. OAR 660-012-0320, Land Use Requirentents in Ghnate FrienLIvAreas (1) Cities arid counties subject to the pro0sions q 0?4R 660-012-0310,shall iticorporate the requirelnents iti sections (21) through (71) of this rule it to policies atid del,elopinent re,ulations t1lat il"I (711 ChMate-friew-111, areas. Cities arid counties shall either iricotporate theprovisions i . nsection (8) irito (-Ieirelojnnent re_qnlati0I"IS,f0r chniate- areas, or shall deinonstrate With ad0j)te(-I fiw-hn_qs and anal),,,sis t1lat alterriative (-Iei�elopinent PeqUlati0l"IS,for chniate- firiericili, areas uIll coinpli,, u4tli the requireinetils in section tf adopting inure than one ChMate-fi-iendl),, area, a c,iti,, or• courifl, inaY (-Ielll01"IStI-ate coinphatice 10th either section (81) or sectioti (9) for each chinate-fi-iendIV area, provk-lecl that all requirenients.for each respecth,e chinate-filetidli, area are inet. (2) Except as riote(-I in suhseclioti (a) and section (3), ckvelopineta re,zulations for a ChMate-friew-111, area,511all all0li, sitigle-use arid nfixecl-use ch?velopinerit 10thin inchWdual bn&-hn.qs and ch?iFelojnnerirsites, includitig the.folloulng ontright perinitted uses: (q) Nfillti-nrfit holl'sing and attaCh(?(-I,0I"Igle-H) lit housitig. Other residetaial buih-ling tipes ina.v be (7110u,ed, subiect to COMI)h(Mce With CIPI)hcable inirfilnuin ch?nsiti, reqnireinenrin sectiot'i of this rule, 01" alte)"Hathe land use requirenterits ('113 provk-lecl in sectioti (�). N0hViIllStaW-hHg this sectioti, local goirertnnenr� MC1.1, requi . re grouw-lfloor connnercial arid office uses u4tliiri otherwise single -use lnulti-unit buildings, utiless a inulti-ittfil builditig 1011 cwltahl units subi . ect to a recor(kc] agreeinerit that rutis ivitli the lc W-I and requires affor(-labiliti, for an establishecl il,,ic,oiri,eleirel,foi-cick.fiiiedp,er-io(-Io thne. (b) Q1 ice-tipe uses. (c ,) Noti-auto CICI)erickrit retail serwces, mid other COMM,e)"Cial uses. (c,() Child care, schaols, and other public uses, il,,icliiclii,,igpiiblic-sei-i,ii,,ig governinel"It ,facilities. Finding: Single uses and mix of uses are permitted with no restrictions on mixing within buildings or sites within the CF Overlay. (Proposed AMC 18.3.14.040.B.) The following uses are permitted or proposed to be permitted for all base zones within the overlay (R-2, C-1 and E-1), through a combination of proposed use standards in proposed AMC Table 18.3.14.040 and existing use standards in AMC Table 18.2.2.030: 0 Attached single-family dwellings. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 22 • Multifamily dwellings (3+ units), with mixed -use requirements to incorporate at least 35 percent of the ground floor as commercial or office uses, with exceptions for affordable housing projects and residential uses built to commercial -ready standards. (Proposed AMC 18.3.14.040.C.2.) • Office. • Retail sales and service and restaurants. • Child care facility, schools (public and private), government offices and parks. The above uses are permitted and subject to Site Plan Review, which requires Type I or 11 review for all new development within the CF Overlay and citywide. (AMC 18.5.2.030.) This OAR is met. (3) Portions of crafting residetaial Cr. eniplo ' 1,riieiit-oi,'ieiitediori,e(-I(-it'ects lklithhla hall'-Mile ivalhIt'i 9 CII'StM ice of a nfixed-rise area :cried as provided iri sectiw i, Q) inoj,, co w it toivard3 ChMate-friendll, area reqnwenients, ff in conipharice ivith siihsec,6011115 ((7) 01- (1r). N0110HISOM-1hig eXiStillg developnient, :otted resideHtial huilding capaciti, Shall he MICUlated for the ahuffirig areas hased oti al101Ved bifilchtig hei_ghts and existitig iri these areas, a5� provided in 14R 660-012-0315(2) or 11sil"Ig al"I altertiative niethodologi, as provided iti 04R 660-012-03200 0). Resiclential clensities,for ahiitting areas shall corresporid to the chniate- firietidli, area tij)e, provicled iri suhsectioris (8)(a), (h), or (c) or (.fit (a), (h), or (c). Einplo.vinerit denSities,16r, abiatirig areasShall COIIIP�I' ivith the thresholds in subsectiori (N. tf say bsectiorls (a) w. (N are inet, rio chari_ges to ayisting :otiing or ck?velopinetit staticlards are reqWredIfor these areas. (q) Resideritial areas With inirfinnan resideritial densities or existirig residetitial clevelopinerit eqnal to oi-greater thaHthe (-Iei'sitie,5'pi-oi,,ick?(-Iiii section ($); or I... I Finding: No abutting residential or employment -oriented zoned areas are proposed to be included within the CFAs under these provisions. This OAR is not applicable. (4) Local governinents shall priorffi:e locatirig goi,el-1,,Irllerl'tic ciliti,es that provick? direct service to thepuhhe Withill chinate-filetidli, areas and shallp,riorffi:e locatitigparks, opeti space, pla:as, atid sinfilar public anienities in or twar chinate-filetidli, areas that do tiot COH'tahl SlIfficient parks, open space, or siinilar piiblic anteriffies. Local governInetilsshall ainend coinpreherisive plaris to rc ,flect these policies, u,here riecessary. Streetscape reqnireinerits in chmate- filendIV areas Shall inchide street trees arld other IM1613CCIPhIg, u,herefiecisible. Finding: There are no existing governmental facilities within the Railroad Property CFA; Ashland Fire and Rescue Station No. 2 is located within the Transit Triangle CFA along Ashland St. The Transit Triangle CFA also borders the Southern Oregon University campus. There are no parks within the Railroad Property CFA, however, Railroad Park and the Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 23 Central Ashland Bike Path abut the CFA's southern perimeter, and North Mountain Park and Ashland Creek Park are both within one -quarter mile of the CFA. One additional site along the eastern edge of the CFA is proposed for future park and trail development, the Willows site. (Parks & Open Space Map 2024.) There is one small park, Sherwood Park, within the Transit Triangle CFA, with several additional facilities within one -quarter mile including Garden Way Park, Clay Street Park, Mountain View Cemetery, and Hunter Park. The City operates and sites general facilities, Fire & Rescue, and recreational facilities. Additional government facilities are sited by special districts independent of the City: Schools are sited by the Ashland School District and libraries by Jackson County Library Services. The Public Services element of the Comprehensive Plan includes the general goal, "To provide public utilities, services and facilities in an orderly, efficient and environmentally sensitive way and in sufficient quantity to meet city needs now and in the future." (Goal 9.01.03.) The goal will ensure services exist citywide to serve CFAs and drive location of additional services and facilities within the CFAs if needed to support future development. Street trees are required for all new developments fronting public and private streets, and this requirement will be applied within the CFA. (AMC 18.4.4.030.E.) Existing street trees are present along portions of Hersey Street, Clear Creek Drive and local streets within the Railroad Property CFA, and along Ashland Street, Siskiyou Boulevard, and local streets within the Transit Triangle CFA; future development within these areas will help to fill in existing gaps in street trees and private landscaping within front yard setbacks. This OAR is met. ('5)Loc,algoiFer,ri,iiaei,,it,5�,5�licillestabli,5�li inaxinutin, blocklerigth staticlards asproOck?(-Ibeloiv. For the pin,pose �o this ride, a dei�elopinentsite consists �o the total,site area PP6)I)0se(-Ifor �f �f (-Ieivelopinent, absent pre0ousli, ck?(heated riglits-ofluw.y, bnt it chichrig areas u,here ad(-Iffi011al riglit-ofluw.y dedicatioti ino.y be required (q) For clanelojniieritsites less tha" 5.5 acres insi:e, a niaxi . iAiwii block letigtli of 500 ,feet or less. TJ'here block lerigth exceecls 350feel, a pnblic pedestriatl flirongh-block easeinent shall be provh-lecl t0ftlCilitate sqk arid cot wenieta pedestrian connectiviti, il"I chinate- firiericllv areas. Siibslataial redei,elopineta of,sites o two acres or inore f 10thin ati existitig block that does riot ineet the staridard shall proWde a puhhe pedestriati accessuv ' v a110141ifig dr iectpassaLge throiqgh the (-Iei�ojn elnei it se itsiicli that tio pech?,strian rowe uIll a-veeed 350,feet along ariY blockftice. Local govertwients inqi,, -grata exceptions to,street atid aCcessuw.y reqin . reiner its cis provich?d iri 0�4R 660- 012-0330(2). (b) For ch?velopineta sites o 5.5 acres or inore, a inaxinutin, block lerigth of 350fieet or less. Local goverrinients inV.j,'gI'aHt exeinpliotis tosh,,eel reqiiireinents as provk-lecl iti CL4R 660-012-0330(21). Finding: Block length standards for all development within the City are a maximum of 300 to 400 feet for public streets. Block spacing may be modified based on site -specific factors. (AMC 18.4.6.040.E.9.) Specifically, within the proposed CFAs, a maximum block Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 24 length of 350 feet will apply to development sites of 5.5 acres or more. (proposed AMC 18.3.14.060.A.) This OAR is net. (6) Deirelopnient regulatiotis ina.y not include a inaxiinuni detisiti, hinitation. Finding: No maximum density limits are proposed within the CF Overlay. (proposed AMC Table 18.3.14.050.) Additionally, no miminum lot area or maximum FAR standards are proposed within the CF Overlay in order to avoid creating de facto maximum densities. (Proposed AMC Table 18.3.14.050.) This OAR is met. (7) Local goi, ertnnerits shall m-loptpolicies atid ckvelopinerit regulations irl chinate- filendIV areas that iinplenient the following: (q) The tl'(7rl',9pOr'tCltiOrl'i,ei,i,eit,,I)i'oe'e,5�s in O4R 660-012-0325'. (h) The land use requireinetits as provi(kc] iti 0�4R 660-012-0330; (c) The applicable par kitig requireinetits as provk-led in O4R 660-012-0435; and (c,) The applicahle bic.ycle parking reqn, ireinerits cis proi*led iri OAR 660-012-0630. Finding: See findings below for each applicable OAR. This OAR is met. (8) Local goirerninerits shall adopt either the folloiving provisiotis itao dei,elopinent regulations for chinate-filetidli, areas, or. Hie reqnireinents in section (9). Local governInetits are not required to eqf0rce the initfinnun, resickritial detisities below for iiri,y,(?(-I-its°ebi�tilcliiig,5�(biiil(-Iiri_q,3tliatcoiitciiiii-esicic,rl'ti(71iri,,iit,3,asi,t,ellaso rce,coininercial, or other non-residetitial uses) if the nfixed-nse buildiri_gs nieet a nfiniinunifloor area ratio Qf 2. 0. .4 floor area Patio is the ratio of the gross floor area of all builditigs on a (-Ieirelopnient site, excluding areas ulthiti huildiri_gs that are (-IeChCatecl to vehicularparkirig M161circulation, iriproportion to the tiet area ofthe deielopineritsite on u41ich the buildil"Iµ s are located. .4flaor area ratio of2. 0 1 wn l(-I iticlicate t1lat thegross.flaor area ofthe huddirig ii,as tulce the tiet area of the site. Local goi�ertnnents are tiot reqnired to eqforce the iWrfiwiaii resiclential ckrisities belowlbr reclei,elopvieta t1lat rerioi,afes and ackis resickritial units ivithin existirig builchri_gs, bnt that does Hot ad( -I resh-leWial nrfits ontside the existil"Ig ayterior of the builditig. (q) Local goirertnnerits ivitli a population h( ( J_greater flian 5,000 np to 25,000 S 711 7CIO)t thefiollou,ing (-Ieirelopnient regulatiotisfor aryl inate-friew-111, areas; (J) 14 nfiniinuni resideritial detisiti, requi . renient of 15 6114,ellitig iiifits per net acre; arid (R) iWaxinnini building heiglit tio less thati 50,feet. I... I Finding: Minimum densities are proposed within the CFAs as follows: 15 units per acre in areas zoned R-2, 20 units per acre in areas zoned E- I and 25 units per acre in areas zoned C-1. (Proposed AMC Table 18.3.14.050.) A maximum height of 50 feet is proposed for all zones within the CF Overlay, with up to 60 feet permitted with bonus height available for affordable housing developments. (Proposed AMC Table 18.3.14.050.) This OAR is met. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 25 (9) As ari alterriative to aclopting the dei,elopinetit regulations iti section (S), local governInetits inqi,, dein0l"ISP-We 10th and atialisis that their adopted (-Ieirelopnient regulationslbr chinate-fi-iendIV areas 141illPI-O0Ck?,1br equal or Ifiglier levels Qf (-Iei�elopnient in chinate- ftietidli, areas than those allolk,e(Iper the staridards iti section (8). Adchtional ioned buih-1hig capaciti,, of 25 perceta niaY be hicluck?(-Ifior dei,elopiiient regulations that (711011,' height borinses jbr. adchtional :oriecl buih-ling capaciti, ahoi�e estahli,she(-I inaxiiiinins that are COIISiStellt Witll OAR 660-012-0315(2)(c) (B), Slpeciflcall),,, the local goirertnnerit it u,st (kill0l"IStPate that the alternathe cleiFelojnnerit PegldatiOIIS 1,011 consi,stentli, atid aypechtionsIT, a110141,/61- the levels of dei,elopineta ckscrihed in sith,sectioris (a)-(c). Alternathe developiiieta regldatiOIIS nuist require either a iiihfinniiii re,sideritial (-Ier i's iti,, of] 5 ch k,elhrig urfits per �r tet acre or a ii lil"I hn unifloor area ratio q 1.0,asclescribed iri sectiori (S). ...1 ('101) .4 local goverrinient iii,ai,, proWde an alternative inetho,(-Iologn,fior lorlecl re,sickritial buih-ling C(-1j)aCitj' MICUlatiOl"IS that diflersfi-oin OAR 660-012-0315(2). The inethodologj,, inust clearli, ckscrihe allassuniptions ai,,idcalciilatioi,,i."teI)s, that the lnetho(-Iologn, proWdes ari equal or better sy,,steiii for (-Ietertiihfing the ionecl re,sickritial buih-ling CCII)aCitV SI(f �fkh?llt to aCCOMMOdate at least 30 percent of the total idetitifiecl rininber q ,f housing urfits riecessai-v to ineet all current aridfitture housing itee(-h 10thin ChMate-frieii(-111, areas. The alterriative inetho(-Iologn, shall be supportecl b ' 1, stuches of (-Ieirelopiiient activiti, iti the region, niarket shiclies, or,shifilar research and anab,,,sis. Finding: The City does not propose alternative development regulations or alternative methodology for zoned building capacity. These OARs are not applicable. OAR 660-12-0325, Tran.5flortatiott Revien, in ("fintate Frienqlj, Areas (1) Cities or courities shall use the proOsions of this ruh? to reOeW ailien(hilents to coniprehetishe platis or IM161 use regulations iti lieu of the I)rovisiotis q OAR 660-012- 0060 1k,hen the ailien(hiierit is: (q) To adopt a ChMate-frietidli, area CIS PV0AJde(-I ill OAR 660-012-0310 througli OAR 660-012-0320, or a Aletro Regioti 2040 cetiter; or. (b) TVi'Min ari adopted chniate- rier0h, area or Aktro Re,� fi gion 2040 center (2) Cities and courities cotisidering ainendinents to coinpreliensive plans 01- lail(-/ use regulations to adopt or expatid a chinate-filetidli, area CIS PV0AJCk?(-I ill OAR 660-012-0310 through OAR 660-012-0320, 01- a .11,etro Region 2040 center, inu,st niake findings, il"Icha-ling: (a) A 11MIM1106ial P-MISI)Oilation gap, sivinnary as provie-lecl iti section (4); atid (b) The inulthnodal tratispOl'tatiOl"I g0j) SUMIM71-.1' IMISt hICIIICk? a lfigllu'al, hilpacts suillillarl" cis roOde(-I in sectiori (5) ff the Ch?Siq1latecl chinate- 1) filetidli, area as provk-lecl in OAR 660-012-0315 or Regiori 2040 center cotitaitis a mini, terinitial ititersection, state IfigInTall, hitel"State IfigIflVall, OP adOj)te(-I C)DOTFacilit)" Plan. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Finding: The proposed action is to adopt CFAs including amendments to the zoning code for consistency with OARs pertaining to CFAs. A inultimodal transportation gap summary has been prepared and is provided in Exhibit H, which identifies bicycle, pedestrian and transit opportunities existing and proposed within the CFAs. A highway impacts summary has been prepared and is provided in Exhibit 1, owing to the presence of OR 66 and OR 99E state highways within the Transit Triangle CFA and the 1-5 ramp terminals at the eastern edge of the Transit Triangle CFA. This OAR is met. OAR 660-12-0330. Land Use Reauirentents (1) Cities M161countiesshall iniplenteraplans andh7W-luse I'e_qUh7ti0I"IS tag SHj)j)0)"I CM111)(7Ct, nfixe(-I-use IM161 use dei,elopinent patterns iri urban areas. Land use (-Ieielol)riieiitp(7ttet'i,,is� inust support access Ypeople using peclestriari, bicYvle, aridpublic tratis1)ortatioti riehV0i'IfS. Finding: This rule applies to the entire city of Ashland and must be met at the time the City adopts its next Transportation System Plan (TSP) update. The rule applies specifically to the proposed CFAs per OAR 660-012-0320(7)(b) and the findings below are specific to the proposed CFAs. The City is separately developing code updates to support walkable urban design that comply with this rule that will be adopted prior to the next TS,P update. This OAR is met. (2) Cities M161 coutities ina ' v allou, exeinptiotis to pro0sions in this rule u4ieri cand itiotis on (7 site or class of,sites woulcl inake those provisions proliibithvell, eosin" 011, 1 . 111POSSI ble to iinplenient. Cities or counties nia ' v a(-101)t IM161 use re,Zulations t/Wt proWde for exeniptions (-is provided h i, th issectioi i. .4t'n, alloivecl exeiiptiw ishall adiwi ice the purposes q t1iisrule to the extentpl'(Wtical. CoriditiOHS t/Wt 1H('I.'j'PI'0AJCIC,,f0I' Mleyeniption iricha-le, but are riot hInite(-I to: (q) Topograph ' 1,, 01- WMIralleatures; (b) Railrom-1s, highwa.vs, or otherperniarient harriers; (c) Lot or parcel si:e, orientatioti, orsliape; (cl) .4iFailable access,- (e) Existirig or noncoqfonning (-Ieirelopillent; To pro0ck?,for accessibiliti,fcry eople ulth disabilities; or. Other site constrairits. Finding: Block length standards for all development within the City may be modified based on site -specific factors such as topography, permanent barriers, existing buildings, or natural resources. (AMC 18.4.6.040.E.9.) This OAR is met. (3) Cities Teasel arse regulatioris tlicitpi-oirick?fcar pecla�a3tl'i(7rl- fil'iel"011' (7ri(-Icori,i,,iecteclrieigliboi-liooclg. Lariduse Peqld(Vi011s iiii't,°triieettlie,folloit,,iiig requirenients ,for neiqliborhood (-Iesign arid access: (q) Neighborhoods slicill be desiqiied ulth corn iected rietivorks �f q streets, J)WIIS, accessi kw.ys, mid otherfacilities to provide Cii'CUI(Vi011 Withhlthe neiqliborhoo(-I arid Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 27 pedestriati and bic ' s i,cle ' istein cotinecti0fl, to a(tiacetit dr. isticts.4 contiected sr teet tietivork is (-IeSiVahle fior inotor vehicle tr(if fic bw nu-i I dis ,' , , be contirinonure s ,he tiece,ssa�-v to hinit exce,s,shre through-traiFel, or to protect a saffe etwirorinient fol, 1 klallfhl�q, USifig niobiliti, devices, and bicYcling iri the neighborhood. (b) Nei ghborhoods shall be (-lesignedivith directpeck?striari access to keYdeSthlati0l"IS identifiied iri 014R 660-012-0360 0a peck?striarifacilities. (c) Cities and coutities shall set block length arid block periineter standar(-Is at distarices that ivill provick? fors, edestr•ican rietIVW-h- conriecti0tv Cities atrial conrities ina.i,, allol k, allevs or public peck?striarifiWilities throngh a block to be nsecl to meet a block length (c,() Cities ai,,idcoi'ti,,itie,5�sli(711set.°t(7ri(-ICII"Cl.° to reduce girt -elf directiori trai�elforpeople nsh ig the pe(-IeStIJ(W I or bicYcle r i eti irks. Finding: All development in Ashland, including within CFAs, is required to contribute to a connected network of streets, alleys and multi -use pathways. (AMC 18.4.6.040.E.) Connectivity within and with adjacent streets is prioritized. Block lengths shall be a maximum of 300 to 400 feet and block perimeters shall be a maxiiiiiiiii of 1,200 to 1,600 feet. (AMC 18.4.6.040.E.9.a.) Streets, alleys and pathways are required to meet design standards integrating multimodal facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists to ensure that direct pedestrian access is provided, and out -of -direction travel is reduced. (AMC 18.4.6.040.G.) This OAR is met. N) Cities M161 coutities shall have land arse regnIatioris iri coniniercial and nfixed-arse (-listricts that Provicle for a coinpact (-Ieirelopnierit patterti, eas ' i, abiliti, to 14WIA- 01- iise inohiliti, (-le0ces, atid allow direct access oti the pecle,stricin, hicYcle, atid Public tratis1)ortatioti rieh4IM-IfS. COMinercial or inixe(-1-use site deSigI"I IM161 use regidations iniist tweet thefiollou,ing reqnirenients: (q) Priniar:j,,peclestriari entl-aHces to bnilditigs° artist he oriente(-Ito apnbhcpe(-IeStI-ian fiaciliti,, and be accessible to people 10th inobiliti, chsabilities. .4n iiifinterniptecl accesswa.'V, cotirtlard, pla:q, or other I)ecl�?sti-iai,,i-oi,-rented,1),ace iiiiist be proi,k-lecl betiveen priniary pe(-IeStrian entl-aHces and the public pedestrial"I facility, except 1 k,here the eritrance opens (hrectli, to the pe(-IeStI-ia)1ftICiIitJ,'. .411pedestrial"I eritrances inn,st be ck?sigtied to be barrier -free. (b) -Hotor vehicle parking, ch"CHIC16011, access, and loading ina.y he located on site hesick, or behind bnih-lings. illotor i,ehicle parking, circidation, access, M161 loaditig inn,st not be located on site beta -,eery bifilditigs and pnblic pecle,strianfticilities ol"I or alotig the p,r-iriiai,:i,,,fi7Cirl,5�ti'eet. BicYcle parkitig nia.y he pernfitted (c) Ora -site aCcessi ka ' ys witst heproWconnect diectli, conect Ifei,,peck?striari eritras nce to Ian pecle,strianfi7Cilitie,s, to ati.j,, ori-site parking, arid to a(Ilacent properties, (,is applicable. (4) .4ni, pea estriati entrancesfiWhig ari ori-site parlfiiig lot iniist he secoticlary to priniar:i,, pedestriati et)tratwes (,is reqWred iti this section. Priniary pecle,strian etitrarices,lbr cases opera to the piiblic ninst be opera chiring bn,siness hours. (e) Lar-ge sites inust he (-lesigned 10th a conriecte(-I riet14IM-If 0 public pe(-IeStI-iaH' fiacilities to nieet the requirenterits o ,f thissectiori. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 28 (/,) DeiFelopinerit ori sites ac(jacetit to ci trcinsit stop or stcitiori on ci priorit),, Ircirlsit corridor ninst be oriente(-I to the tratisitstop orswtiori. Tliesite desigti innstproOde ci liigli leiel ofpedestricin cotwectivitl' M161 cinienities adiacetit to the stop, or station. ff there is itiadeqnatespace in the existitig right ofitv.,Kfor tratisit h?fI-cishuctnre,, then the irifi-mtriwture innst be acconnnodwed on site. (g) Deielol)riieiit.°t(7ri(-ICII"Cl.s nnist be cotisistetit ivitli bicYcle parking requireinetits in O4R 660-012-0630. (10 These site design kind nse regidations need not cippi,, to districts ulth a preclonfin(VIIIII iticInstrial or crW-icidtnral cli(Iracter. Finding: Existing site development and design standards apply to new development and redevelopment in Ashland, including within the CFAs. The CFAs are proposed to be subject to the Detail Site Review overlay, which has a lower threshold for design review and enhanced standards: new structures or additions greater than 10,000 SF in gross floor area, or longer than 100 feet are subject to Type 11 review, and most smaller development and redevelopment is subject to a Type I review unless exempt. (AMC 18.5.2.020.) Commercial, mixed -use and residential development are all subject to review. Existing design standards address the land use requirements for commercial and mixed -use development as follows: • Addressing subsection (q): Building entrances must be oriented towards the street, accessed from a public sidewalk, and located within 30 feet of the public right-of- way. (AMC 18.4.2.040.B. I.) • Addressing subsection (b): Off-street parking and vehicle circulation areas are prohibited between the building and the street, and must be located behind or to the side of the building. (AMC 18.4.2.040.B.la). Parking areas adjacent to the sidewalk or residential zones are required to screen parking with landscaping (AMC 18.4.3.080.E.6.) • Addressing subsections and (e): Development in all zones must provide a connected, continuous system of walkways linking building entrances, on -site parking, common and public open spaces, and commons area, and connecting off - site adjacent uses to the site. (AMC 18.4.3.090.) • Addressing subsection (d): There are no specific standards for secondary entrances, but main entrances must be oriented toward the street and located within 20 feet of the public right-of-way, rather than oriented towards parking areas. (AMC 18.4.2.090.B. 1.) Building entrances must be open during all business hours. (AMC 18.4.2.090.B. I.c.) • Addressing suhsectiot'i 60: Large scale non-residential projects, applying to projects greater than 10,000 square feet in gross floor area, more than 100 feet of building frontage, or projects in the Ashland Street Corridor, are required to provide transit amenities as part of site design review. (AMC 18.4.2.040.D.) Amenities may include bus shelters, pullouts, and designated bus lanes in accordance with the Ashland Transportation System Plan and guidelines established by the Rogue Valley Transportation Districts. Ashland's Street Design Standards. (AMC 18.4.6.040.D.2 1.) Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 29 • Addressing subsection (g): See response to bike parking requirements below. • Addressing suhsectiot'i (h): There are not areas of predominately industrial or agricultural character within the proposed CFAs; this provision is not applicable. This OAR is met. (5) Cities arid counties shall liave latid use regulations in residential riei_ghhorhoods that proWde 'for slow neigliborlioo(-I streets COIllfC)l't(7blelbi,',Iiiailie,s,, elficient and 506ahle (-Ieirelopnient J)attertis, atid provicle for corntectiviti, 10thin the neighhorhood M161 10 a(Ilacent districts. Cities aticl counties inust a(-Iopt land use regulations to ineet these ohlectives, including but not linfitecl to those relatecl to setbacks, lot siie M161 coiFerqge, buih-ling orientation, and access. Finding: Existing development and permitted future development within the proposed CFAs include einployinent, commercial, and mixed -use development; there are currently not exclusive residential neighborhoods present or permitted within these areas. This OAR is not applicable. (6) Cities M161 coutitiesshall have latid use regulations that erasure onto-orietited lc: 161 uses are coinpatible 10th a conwinllitj'144iere it is ea,5y to Walk 01' use a niobiliti, ch?Wce. .4uto- orietited latid uses itichich? uses relate( -I to the operation, sale, Mahiteriarice, orfiieling of inotor vehicles, atid uses ii,here the use of a inotor ivlficle is accessory to the priniary use, iricha-ling drhe-through uses. Larid use reqUIatiOlIS inust meet diefO110141ifig requirenients., (q) .4nto-orieritecl IM161 Uses inust proWde sctle arid corn ,eifient access opporturfities ,for people uwlkitig, easing a niobiliti, (-IeOce, or riditig a bici,cle. Emv o access to goods and ser0ces ninst be equhaletit to or better than accessfor people (-Irivitig a inotor i,elikle. (b) Outsicde of chinate-filetidli, areas, cities M161C0111"Ities ina.j,,providelbr exeniptions to this rule ire cases u,here MI CIUIO-orieritecl IM161 use CaHlffit reasonabli, nieet the Stalle-larch, of this nile. Stanclare-Is clei,eloped it'i cases 'fo ali exewptioii wil'st Protect p,ecic,s°ti,'iai,,i,fi7Cilitie,3. Finding: There are several auto -oriented uses that will continue to be permitted within the proposed CFAs, based on the existing base zoning and unmodified by the proposed CF Overlay, including: automotive and truck repair or service, fuel sales subject to conditional use review in most locations, and automotive sales and rental subject to conditional use review. (AMC Table 18.2.2.030.) There was robust discussion about whether to continue permitting these uses within the proposed CFAs by the Planning Conunission and City Council, but the preferred direction was to continue permitting them because there were several such uses already in operation within the proposed CFAs, where their location in proximity to other uses like shopping and recreation center allowed for multiple activities in a single trip, and the conditional use review gave the opportunity to ensure the site design was consistent with the CFAs. All of these uses will be required to meet the site design standards in AMC 18.4 that address pedestrian access and circulation, discussed above. Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 30 Drive -up uses are already strictly regulated within Ashland, including capping the total number of drive -ups and restricting their location to the stretch of Ashland Street east of the intersection of Ashland Street and Siskiyou Boulevard. (AMC Table 18.2.2.030.) Drive -ups are subject to additional special use standards: limitations on average waiting time in line for vehicles; waiting areas to accommodate customers requiring excessive waiting time; a way for customers to leave the waiting line; flat grade for stacking areas; design to allow natural ventilation; sufficient stacking area to not obstruct public -right-of- way; and limitations on the sound level of the communications system. (AMC 18.2.3. 100.) This OAR is net. OAR 660-12-0435, Parking Ref prin in Cfintate-Friendj),, Area (1) This ride cipplies to cities arid cout'ities that., (q) .4re ivitliiri a lnetropolitat'i arect; cind (h) Have not adopted larid use regulcitions ulthoutparkirig incindates a5� proAJCk?(-I ill O4R 660-012-0420. 1... I Finding: The City adopted land use regulations without parking mandates consistent with OAR 660-012-0420 with Ordinance 3229 effective January 19, 2024. Per AMC Table 18.4.3.040, no minimum off-street parking standards apply to development citywide including within the proposed CFAs. Therefore, this OAR specific to CFAs does not apply. OAR 660-12-0630, ficjde Parkin (1) 06eS M161 countiesslicill require at'01)IMIfi0l' Cidequette pcirking to ineet the increcisit'ig rieeclfior Ircivel b ' i,, bici,,cle cinct other sinall-scale inobiliti, ck?vices. (2) 06eS M161 Countiess1wil reqnire bic.ycle pcil-Ifing,for thefiollol OrIg uses: (q) .411 neu, inulti-unit ck?iFelopinent or lifixecl-use (-IeiFelojnnent o0i i�e residet'itial ittfits or inore a5� pro0ck?(-I h i sectiori (3); (h) .411 riel4l retail (-Ieirelopinent; (c) .411 rieiv office a"d institutiorial chnelopnients; (c,O.411 llhrl/01' PWH'Sit StOPS, crrrclarrfY rcrrl. arrchr rcle lots that require Icind nse cipproval; cii id (e) .4t'n,, IM 161 use Where o street lno tot- ireli ich? parkit'ig is lnarid(Ved (3) 06eS M161 countiesshall reqnire (7 MilliIHIIIII 0 01"ie-half Of cover bicycle pcil-Ifi 'f .1 ng spcice per ntfiffor inulti-unit and inixe(-I-use resiCIC11101 uses. Cities M161 COW16(?S (q) .411ou,fi6r re(-Inctions or exemptions to the inirfinnun parking requireinent bawl oil ck?i,elol)iirei,,it-,gpec�'fic cot'isiderations; arld (h) Exenipt or rechice the lifininniln parkhig requireinet'it for cel'Whl t1pes of residet'itial nses that are likeh, to liave lessfiaure deinandfior hicYcleparkh"19, (4) 06eS M161 countiesshcIll e7d0j)t deiFelopinent regulcitiot'is requirit'ig all required bicycle pcirking proWded inust: Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 31 (q) Either allou, 14W ' j,S tO IOCli- at least hi,opoitits ori a bicYcle, or be lklithhla 10ckahle space 01111'al'ailable to authoriied users; (b) Be installed iti a inatwer to C111014,spacefor the bicycle to be Mcrrxeinr erecl to a POSffiWlWhere it nia ' i,be.�eciii'edl4litll�O�IIICOI?fliCt.,fi'0111st(7it'.s, �o�tlie-I)ai,-A-e(-ibic.,i,,c,le,5�,, Walls, or other obstructions; (0 Be in a location that is corm „merit atidWell-lit, and (4) Incluck? bic ' ivleparking,51)aces to acconnnodate large bic.ivles, h icludh igftun ill, ai id cargo h icYcles. Finding: Mininniin bicycle parking ratios for multifamily residential (1 -2 sheltered space per unit, depending on unit size), commercial, office, industrial, institutional, public and transit stations apply to new development. (AMC Table 18.4.3.040.) Design standards require that bike parking be located near regularly used entrances with access from the right-of-way. Spaces inust meet minflnuin 72-inch by 30-inch dimensions, with maneuvering aisles, thorough illumination, and hard surfacing. Larger spaces for family and cargo bicycles are required with additional length. Secure bicycle racks such as staple racks are required. (AMC 18.4.3.070.) This OAR are met. (5) Cities and counties shall provicle.for pnblic bic ' ivle pCU-1filig M161 (711011,' andprovk-lefior parkh ig ai id ai 1Ci11M.j',fi7C ilities,for sliared bicycles ' or' Othel"SIM711-scale inobilitj,, ch?Oces iti ChMate-friew-111, areas, A&?tro Regioti 2040 centers, atidriear kei,, destiriations ick?rltifiecl as proOded iri OAR 660-012-0360. Finding: It is premature to provide public bicycle parking within the CFA because there has not been significant mixed -use development as of yet. The City has developed a series of bike corrals to provide for public bicycle parking within Downtown, where current demand is highest, and will explore expanding that program or other similar options within the CFA as they are developed. (https://aslilandoregon.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1909/City-of-Ashland-Downtown- Parking-Maj3-PDF?bidId=1) Any public uses that are proposed will be required to provide bicycle parking meeting the City's adopted mininiums. (AMC Table 18.4.3.040.) The City has no prohibitions on facilities for shared bicycles or other small-scale mobility devices and would work with any operator proposing to locate such a service within the CFAs and/or elsewhere in the City. This OAR is met. OVERALL COUNCIL CONCLUSIONS The City Council finds and determines the approval criteria for this decision have been fully met, based on the detailed findings set forth herein, the detailed findings and analysis of the Planning Commission, and supporting documents together with all staff reports, addenda and supporting materials in the whole record. Specifically, the Council finds that the proposed zoning map and land use code amendments are consistent with City of Ashland approval criteria for land use ordinance Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 32 and zoning snap amendments as set forth in AMC 18.5.9.020.13 and are consistent with the City of Ashland Coniprehensive Plan and other City policies. The Council finds and determines that the proposed amendments are consistent the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals and OAR 660-012-03 10 through -0330. Accordingly, based on the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and based upon the evidence in the whole record, the City Council hereby APPROVES, the ADOPTION of the following amendments to AMC Title 18 Land Use, to the Zoning and Land Use Controls Map, and to the Site Design Zones Map as reflected in the attached ordinance. Ashland City Council Approval Tonya Graham, Mayor Date Signature authorized and approved by the full Council this xxst day of June, 2025. Attest: Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder Date Approved as to form: Johan Pletila, City Attorney Date Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law EXHIBITS A. Ordinance #3249 amending the Ashland Land Use Ordinance to repeal Chapter 18.3.14 Transit Triangle Overlay and replacing it with a new Chapter 18.3.14 Climate Friendly Overlay (new Chapter 18.3.14 attached as Ordinance Exhibit A). B. Ordinance #3250 amending the adopted Zoning Map to add the Climate Friendly (CF) Overlay (new Zoning Map attached as Ordinance Exhibit A). C. Ordinance #3251 amending the adopted Site Design Zones Map to align the extent of the Detailed Site Design Review Overlay Zone to include the full extent of two newly proposed Climate Friendly Area Overlay Zones (new Site Design Zones Map attached as Ordinance Exhibit A) . D. Ordinance #3263 amending Chapters 18.2.1, 18.2.2, 18.2.3.130, 18.2.6, 18.3.12, 18.3.13 & 18.4.2.040.0 of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance to align with the new Climate Friendly Area regulations and ensure implementation of applicable development standards. E. Housing Capacity Analysis of the CFAs F. Estimates of Existing Dwellings within the CFAs G. Housing Production Strategies to proinote affordable housing and prevent displaceinent within the CFAs, ongoing and newly adopted H. Multiniodal Transportation Gap Summaries I. Highway Impacts Surmnary [To be provided by ODOT] Findings of Fact andl Conclusions of Law Page 34 Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit E Housing Capacity Analysis of the Climate F'riendIly Areas (CFAs) The Rogue Valley Couincil of Governments (RVCOG) Climate Friendly Area (CFA) Study completed in, 2023 analyzed the housing capacity of three of the four potential Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) being considered at the time using the methodology from the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) section, 660-012-0315(2). RVCOG looked at the capacity of potential CFAs for the former Cromian MIill site, the Transit Triangle Overlay, and the Railroad Property and surrouindings. A fourth, area, the C-1-D downtown, zone was considered as a potential CFA but was not subject to a detailed capacity analysis as the C-1-D zone is largely built -out with only approximately 0.44 acres of vacant land and is a National Register of Historic Places_ listed hiistoric district. After a lengthy public engagement process, the City of Ashland ultimately selected only two of the four CFAs in,itially considered: the Railroad Property CFA, which was adopted with the same boundaries originally considered by the Rogue Valley Couincil of Governments in their initial study, and the Transit Triangle CFA, with boundaries amended to remove already -developed High -Density Residential Property along Siskiyou Boulevard near the southeastern, portion of the triangle. On January 26,2025, RVCOG completed a "Transit Triangle Housing Unit Capacity Recalculation" based on, the updated boundaries. Both the initial RVCOG Climate Friendly Area Study, which speaks to the Railroad Property CFA's housing unit capacity, and the supplementary "Transit Triangle Housing Unit Capacity Recalculation" based on adjusted Transit Triangle boundaries are incorporated herein, by reference and made a part of the record in support of these findings and the adoption, of the proposed zoning and land use amendments. The housing uinit capacity for each, CFA is discussed in more detail below, based on, the final boundaries selected by the City Council. (''I I /`,', I lum"i Clt I )' I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) J I ANN[ I 11q, I Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit E Transit Triangle Climate Friendly Area (CFA) Suibsequient to the Januiary 26, 2025 recalculation by RVCOG, areas zoned R-1-5, R-1- 7.5, R-3 and SO were removed from the final boundaries of the Transit Triangle CFA, as well as removing Mountain View Cemetery and adjacent Normal Avenue right-of-way. With, those adjustments, the Transit Triangle CFA as adopted includes 116.64 gross acres along the major transit corridors on Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street. The site is zonied a mix of Commercial (C-1), Employment (E-1) and a small amount of Residential Low Density MIultiple Family (R-2). A revised zoninig calculation, breakdown, is provided below: re 1. Transit Triangle CFA Final Zoninq Calculation Breakdown Zoning � Gross I Net Block. I Housing Unit Capacity Acres Area C-1 98.63 78.9 4582.61 E-1 12.31 9.85 571.84 R-2 5.7 3.35 —1-194.62 TOTAL 116.64 92.1 1 5349.07 Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area (CFA) The Railroad Property CFA includes approximately 57 acres in the center of the city, just a few blocks north of downtown. The site is zonied Employment (E-1). The housing unit capacity as originally calculated by RVCOG is presented in Figuire 2 below. Figure 2. Railroad Property CFA Final Zoning Calculation Breakdown Zoning E-1 Acres 57.27 Net Block Areal 38.34 Housing Unit Capacity 2,226.8 TOTAL 57.27 38.34 2,226.8 Conclusion The proposed Railroad Property CFA has been shown, to have capacity to accommodate 2,226 housing units. The proposed Transit Triangle CFA has been, shown to have capacity to accommodate 5,3,4,9 housing unfits, using the methodology in this section, for a total capacity of 7,575 housing units. This exceeds the projected needed housing withing CI of 3,469 housing units. (''I I /`,', I lum"i Clt I )' I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) J I ANN[ I Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit F - Estimate of Existing Dwellings withiin the CFAs Transit Triangle Climate FriendIly Area (CFA) The Transit Triangle CFA includes approximately 117 acres along the major transit corridors on Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street, as illustrated in, Figure I below. The site is zoned a mix of Commercial (C-1), Employment (E-1) and a small amount of Residential Low -Density Muilti-Family (R-2). Using the methodology of Oregon, Administrative Rules (OAR) section 660-012-0315(2), the proposed Transit Triangle CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 5,349 housing uinits. Figure 1. Transit Triangle CFA Boundaries Existing dwelling unit counts within the boundaries of the proposed Transit Triangle CFA are detailed in, Figure 2 below. There are 270 existing dwelling uinits within this CFA, and a total of 76 of these are deed -restricted affordable housing uinits. (''I I /`,', I lum"i Clt I )' I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) j Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit F - Estimate of Existing Dwellings withiin the CFAs Figure 2. Estimate of Existing Dwelling Units within the Trainsit Triaingle Climate FriendIly Area (''I I /`,', I lum"i Clt I )' I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) j Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit F - Estimate of Existing Dwellings withiin the CFAs Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area (CFA) The Railroad Property CFA includes approximately 57 acres in, the center of the city, just a few blocks north of downtown, as illustrated in Figure 3 below. The site is currently zoned Employment (E-1), with a Residential (-R) Overlay in place for the majority of the site. The site has been planned as a pedestrian -focussed mixed wise area dating back to the 2001 master plan for the site, and the CF Overlay provides an opportuinity to update and expand the mixed -wise development opportunities for the fuill site. Using the methodology of Oregon, Administrative Rules (OAR) section 660- 012-0315(2), the proposed Railroad Property CFA has been shown to have capacity to accommodate 2,226 housing units. Figure 3. Railroad Property CFA Boundaries (''I I /`,', I lum"i Clt I )' I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) J Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit F - Estimate of Existing Dwellings withiin the CFAs Existing dwelling uinit counts within the boundaries of the proposed Railroad Property CFA are detailed in, Figure 4 below. There are 45 existing dwelling units within this CFA. None of these are deed -restricted affordable housing uinits, although, one currently -vacant property within, the CFA has obtained land use approval to construct fouir deed -restricted affordable housing uinits. Figure 4. Estimate of Existing Dwelling Units within the Railroad Property Climate Friendly Area Address Existing Affordable Zoning Dw lingo if s ...................1................ Units 200 Cleair Creek E-1 184 Clear Creek (3,4,5,6) 4 E-1 180 Clear Creek (201-203) 3 E-1 172 Clear Creek (201) 1 E-1 164 Clear Creek (201) 1 E-1 153 Clear Creek (201) 1 E-1 151 Clear Creek (201) 1 E-1 149 Clear Creek (201-203) 3 E-1 146 Clear Creek (201) 1 E-1 127 Clear Creek 1 E-1 123 Clear Creek (201, 202) 2 E-1 121 Cleair Creek (201, 202) 2 E-1 109 Clear Creek (301, 302) 2 E-1 108 E Hersey St 1 E-1 394 E. Hersey 1 E-1 496 Oak Street 1 E-1 498 Oak Street 2 E-1 479 Russell (201-205) 5 E-1 474 Russell (201-204) 4 E-1 478 Russell (201-205, 207) 6 E-1 441 Williamson 1 443 Williamson 1 E-1 Totall Dwolling,Units 4S (''I I /', I lum"i Clt I ; I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) j Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit G Anti -Displacement Evaluation In accordance with the Climate- Friendly aind Equitable Communities (CFEC) rule requirements, the City of Ashland evaluated potential displacement risks associated with the designation of Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs). Using the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development's (DLCD) Anti -Displacement Toolkit as a guide, the evaluation focused on minimizing impacts to existing vulnerable populations while promoting equitable development opportunities. The Railroad Property CFA and the Transit Triangle CFA were in part selected based on a spatial analysis of neighborhood vulnerability, with aidldlitional refinements made to avoid stable residential areas at risk of dlisplacement. Ashland's CFA implementation strategy prioritizes development on underutilized commercial (C-1) and employment (E-1) lands, where increased building heights (up to 50 feet outright and 60 feet for aff orclable housing) and the elimination of maximum density caps create new opportunities for housing and mixed) -use redevelopment. These zoning adjustments, combined with citywide elimination of minimum off-street parking requirements and targeted affordable housing incentives, align with anti -displacement best practices. This approach is particularly important given many of Ashland's neighborhoods are experiencing "llate-stage gentrification" where housing pressures are increasing as noted in the Council approved RVCOG Climate Friendly Area Study. The RVCOG Climate Friendly Area (CFA) Study, including the Anti -Displacement Analysis and aissociaited spatial equity evaluation, is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the record in support of these findings and the adoption of the proposed zoning and land use amendments. By designating CFA areais within where significant redevelopment opportunities still exist along targeted commercial corridors, and excluding stable residential neighborhoods, Ashland aims to promote equitable growth while reducing the risk of involuntary displacement of existing residents. Spatial Analysis and Neighborhood Typologies A spatial analysis of housing inequities and neighborhood typologies across Ashland was conducted at the census tract level ais part of the Ashland CFA Study. The analysis evaluated five key indicators —income vulnerability, the presence of historically disadvantaged populations, precarious housing conditions, housing market aictivity, and demographic change —to assess varying levels of vulnerability across different neighborhoods. Ili of /`,�J lum"i C1 t A INP, 2(2,,,) J I A INI 11q, I Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit G Neighborhoods were then compared against Jackson County averages and classified into typologies reflecting different degrees of housing insecurity and susceptibility to mairket- dlriven pressures. The selected CFAs —Railroad Property and Transit Triangle —were identified as having relatively low residential vulnerability and classified as "emerging opportunity" areas in the RVCOG study. These areas are characterized by undlerutilized commercial and employment lands rather than concentrations of precarious housing. To further minimize displacement risk, the final boundaries of the Transit Triangle CFA were adjusted to exclude R-2 and R-3 residentially zoned aireas along Siskiyou Blvd., containing existing stable residential neighborhoods with limited redevelopment opportunities. This deliberate exclusion prevents the imposition of new minimum densities or heightened redevelopment pressures on established residential communities. As a result, the CFA implementation supports compact, walkable growth along transit corridors without exaicerbating housing insecurity in vulnerable aireas. Ashland Housing Production S,traitegy (HPS,) In implementing Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs} consistent with Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-012-0400, the City of Ashland recognizes the critical importance of ensuring equitaible access to housing opportunities while minimizing displacement risks for existing residents. Building upon the adopted 2023 Housing Production Strategy (HPS), this exhibit identifies tairgeted aictions and policy tools to promote the development and retention of aiffordable housing within CFAs. These strategies focus on expanding housing choice and implementing anti-clisplacement measures. The goail is to align Ashland)'s CFA implementation with the City's broader housing aiffordability, equity, and sustainaibility objectives, ensuring thait all residents — particulairly lower -income and historically underserved populaitions — can benefit from the opportunities CFAs are intended to create. In May 2023, the City of Ashland aidloptedl its Housing Production Strategy (HPS), which identifies specific aictions and implementation steps to address housing affordability, promote a diverse range of housing types, and support the preservation of existing affordable housing. The HPS outlines a coordinated strategy to expand partnerships with affordable housing developers, encourage new development opportunities, wind strengthen housing stability for Ashland residents. Ili of /`,�J lum"i C1 t �,A,dk A INP, 2(2,,,) J I A INI Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit G The implementation of Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) — specifically the Railroad Property CFA and Transit Triangle CFA — directly advances several key strategies identified in the HIPS. The aictions outlined below describe how the proposed CFA adoption supports the City's broader housing goals as identified in the adopted HIPS. HPS Strategy F Evaluate Increasing Allowances for Residential Dwellings in Commercial and Employment Zones: "The Cit, could evaluate increasing allowances for residetitial divellitigs in connnercial and enip1qvinetit :oties, such as removing residential density caps and allowing an. increased amount of residential uses iti groundfloor coininercial spaces. [This strateD. I Encourages the developinerit of inore dense inultifaindY housing irt commercial and tni.ved-use zones." Although the Housing Production Strategy V does not directly create new housing units, it establishes critical zoning changes that expand opportunities for residential development within commercial and employment zones. The Strategy was developed in recognition that traditional zoning practices, which often limited or discouraged residential uses in these areas, contributed to constraints on housing supply and affordability. By allowing greater residential use, removing density caps, and encouraging mixed -use development, Strategy F helps create more flexible land use patterns that accommodate a broader range of housing types. This aipproach not only supports increased housing production but also promotes more vibrant, walkable neighborhoods where, housing, jobs, and services are integrated, further advancing the City's goals for sustainable and equitable growth. CFA Implementation Actions: 0 Building Height Increases: 0 50 feet allowed outright in CFAs; up to 60 feet for affordable housing. 0 Elimination of Maximum Density Stanclards: • NIo maximum density within CFAs • NIo maximum densities in C-1 and E-1 (with Residential Overlay) zones citywide. 0 Minimum Residential Densities Established within CFAs: 0 15 du/ac in R-2 zones, 20 du/ac in E-1, and 25 clu/ac, in C-1 0 Removal of Off -Street Parking Requirements: 0 Eliminated citywide in 2023. (''I I /', I lum"i Clt I ; I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) J I A INI I I( ,, Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit G Expanded Permitted uses in Downtown C-1-D Zone (not in a CFA): • Multifamily development permitted outright at 30 du/ac minimum density with commercial -ready ground floor standards • Height increased from 40 feet to 50 feet (60 feet conditionally). HPS Strategy IF Linkages: Facilitates development of multifamily and mixed -use projects by removing density caps and newly permitting single use residential consistent with CFA density minimums. 0 Reduces construction costs and land consumption by removing parking mandates. 0 Enables more residential clevelopment along transit -served corridors and in walkable centers. Anti -Displacement Measures Linked to Strategy F • Redlucedl Regulatory Barriers: Lowering density restrictions and parking requirements supports development of smaller, more affordable units, mitigating economic displacement pressures. • Height Bonuses for Affordable Housing: Encouraging taller affordable projects can maintain affordability levels in high -demand areais, consistent with DLCD's Anti - Displacement Toolkit. Preservation of Mixed -Income Communities: Allowing standalone residential projects at minimum densities without requiring ground floor commercial use helps ensure affordable housing production is feasible even in higher -cost zones. HPS Strategy H Increase Development Capacity of Multifamily Residential (MFR) Dwellings through Changes to the Land Use Ordinance: "The Citi, could aniend the Latid Use Ordhiance to allow 7 for a wider range of developinert. Zoning changes could include increased density, increased allowable het'ght, and reducedpark-itig requirenietits. [This strategl],411owsfor a ivider ratige of developinetit ivill help etisure there are developinetit opportutfitiesfor tweded housitig 0,pe. " Housing Production Strategy 'H' focuses on increasing the development capacity for multifamily housing by amending land use regulations to allow greater height, density, and flexibility. Recognizing that restrictive zoning can limit the supply of needed housing types, the (''I I /`,', I lum"i Clt I )' I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) J I A I)II Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit G changes implemented under Strategy H remove barriers to multifamily development and encourage more efficient use of urban land). By enabling higher -density residential projects, particularly in areas with existing infrastructure and transit access, Strategy H dIirectly supports Ashland's efforts to address housing affordability and meet future housing needs. CFA Implementation Actions: Building Height and Density Flexibility: 0 50 feet allowed, 60 feet for affordable projects. 0 NIo maximum density citywide for C-1, E-1, and C-1-D zones. 0 Flew Minimum Residential Densities: o 15-25 du/ac depending on zoning designation. 0 Redlucedl Parking Requirements: 0 Full elimination citywidIe, reducing land costs wind barriers for multifamily MEM 0 Permitted ResidIentiail Development in Downtown (not in aiCFA): 0 Standalone multifamily housing allowed outright with minimum density and commercial- ready ground floor standards. 0 Enhanced Walkable Design Standards: • Application of Detail Site Review Overlay to entire CFA areas. Detaiil Site review includes pedestrian orientation requirements and design standards. • An ordinance amendment relating to Walkable Design Standards is a separate project presently underway, to be implemented City wide. HPS Strategy H Linkages: • increases overall site capacity for multifamily housing types. • Lowers barriers for affordable housing developers by reducing minimum parking standards. Encourages pedestrian -oriented development that supports smaller, less auto - dependent households Anti -Displacement Measures Linked to Strategy H incentives for Affordable Development: Height bonuses wind removail of density caps provide cost advantages critical to nonprofit wind mission -driven housing providers. (''I I /', I lum"i Clt I ; I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) J I A I)II Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit G • Expanded Housing Opportunities in Transit Areas: By enabling affordable multifamily near transit, Ashland increases access for low-income and historically marginalized populations. • Walkable, Amenity -Rich Neighborhoods: Mixed) -use zoning with expanded housing types can redIuce long-term housing cost burdens and stabilize communities vulnerable to gentrification. HIPS Strategy L Evaluate Opportunities to Improve Energy Efficiency and Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions During Housing Development: "The City can. evaluate opportutfities to incoiporate elenients o the Chinate and Energy -Action Plan CEAP into housing developinet'its. The 0tv could !f also facilitate access to energy efficiene.17 incentives available ftoin, the federal atid state govei,tinient, particularlYfor developinent of affordable housing. Helps the City ineet its CEAP goals and care lower -long tei-in enei-gv costs. Although the adoption of CFAs and associated code changes does not directly regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the construction of housing, it supports broader climate goals by influencing land use and transportation patterns. The Climate -Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules were established in response to Oregon's recognition that it was falling behind in meeting its 2050 GHG reduction commitments. Because a significant portion of Oregon's GHG emissions are tied to transportation choices, land use decisions that promote compact, mixed -use, development can directly reduce emissions. By creating development patterns where more residents can meet their housing, employment, and recreational needs within a walkable distance or through access to transit, reliance on single - occupancy vehicles decreases, thereby contributing to meaningful GHG emission reductions. CFA Implementation Actions: 0 Transit-Orientecl Development Focus: 0 CFAs located along existing high -frequency bus lines (RVTD Lines IX, 10, and 17). 0 Compact Development Standards: 0 Minimum densities, reduced parking, and vertical mixed -use promoted to lower carbon footprints. Mixed -Use Development Encouraged: (''I I /', I lum"i Clt I ; I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) j I A I)II Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit G 0 Residential, retail, civic, andl employment uses all permitted, reducing transportation emissions through proximity. Affordability Incentives: 0 Height bonuses linked specifically to affordable housing creation. HPS Strategy L Linkages: Supports LEAP -aligned compact development, reducing transportation -related GHG emissions. • Promotes energy -efficient, higher -density housing typologies (attached and multifamily units). • RedIuces household transportation costs and energy burdens for low-income residents. Anti- Displacement Measures Linked to Strategy L • Neighborhood Stability through Energy Efficiency: Lower long-term utility costs for residents support financial stability for low-income households. • Proximity to Transit and Services: Facilitating access to employment, education, and services without vehicle dependence reduces displacement risks tied to transportation costs. • Focus on Climate Justice: Compact, equitable development patterns explicitly support climate resilience for vulnerable populations per DLCD Anti -Displacement Guidance. Conicluision The City of Ashland's Climate, FriendIly Area adoption advances key Housing Production Strategies while aligning with the DLCD Anti- Displacement Toolkit recommendations. Through regulatory changes that promote housing affordability, expand housing options near transit, and incentivize compact, mixed -use development, the City is proactively working to mitigate displacement pressures, promote equitable access to housing opportunities, and support a sustainable future for all Ashland residents. (''I I /', I lum"i Clt I ; I iI I) I P, 2( 2,,,) j I A I)II J"k Climate Friendly Area Ordinance Findings Exhibit H Climate Friendly Area 'tultiimo dal GAP umm�ary Mubjmoda|GAP Summary .......................................................................................................................... 3 A. VVorkmUan.......................................................................................................................................... 3 B. Ash,UamjRailroad [FA....................................................................................................................... 3 1. Existing Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 4 i. Street Network ........................................................................... .......................................... 4 H. Pedestrian Network ....................... ............................................ .......................................... 4 Hi. Bicycle Network --_---_---_—__---_------_—__---_---_—.4 iv. Transit .............................................................................. 2. GAP Summary .............................. ....................................... i. Sidewalk ..................................................... H. Bike .................................................................................. Hi. Intersection .................................................................... C. Planned Projects .................................................................. Maps.......... ............................................................. ....................... .................................................... 4 ...................................................'5 ...................................................'5 ..................................................... 5 ..................................................... 5 ..................................................... 5 .....................................................6 Multinnodal GAP Summary "A multimodal gap summary must be prepared when a new Climate Friendly Area (CFA) is created or an, expansion, to a CFA is adopted. The gap summary will implement OAR 660-012-032S (4), which requires local governments to perform a Multimodal Transportation Gap Summary with the adoption of a CFA. The gap summary includes: a. A summary of the existing multimodal transportation network within the climate -friendly area, b. A summary of the gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle networks in the climate -friendly area, including gaps needed to be filled for people with disabilities, based on the summary of the existing multimodal transportation network; c. If applicable as provided in, section (2), a highway impacts summary as provided in, section (S), and d. A list of proposed projects to fill multimodal network gaps identified in, subsection, (b)." A. Workplan The Oregon, Department of Transportation, has committed to providing an initial Ihighway impact summary if required. A highway impact summary for the Railroad CFA is not required. Vehicular (local street connectivity), pedestrian (sidewalks and multiuse pathways), bicycle (lanes, routes, multiuse pathways), and public transit (routes, stations, transit stops, supporting infrastructure facilities) inventory information on, all classified (local street and higher) facilities. This data may be extracted/derived from existing planning documents such as TSPs, facility plans, sub- area plans, and transit plans, with field verification as needed. Summary of gaps in, the pedestrian network on all classified (local and higher) facilities and state highways, as applicable. Summary of gaps in the bicycle network on all collector and higher roadways and state highways, as applicable. Summary of the general condition, of sidewalks, major impediments on the sidewalk network that limit the mobility for people with disabilities (e.g., utility pinch points, sidewalks without curb ramps at major intersections, accessible pedestrian push buttons etc.). A pedestrian, and bicycle project fist extracted/derived from existing planning documents such, as TSPs, facility plans, sub -area plans, or transit plans. In the absence (or in addition, to) of planned project lists, a preliminary list of pedestrian and bicycle projects to fill identified gaps on the infrastructure network. B. Ashland Railroad CFA The Ashland Railroad CFA is approximately S7 acres with 16+ acres undeveloped. A master plan was developed for the Ashland Railroad property in 2001 with a Transportation, and Growth Management program grant. Once designated a CFA, the City of Ashland plans to designate the entire CFA Residential Overlay (Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 18.3.13) or eliminate the overlay and make residential a permitted use. MULTI ORAL GAP SUMMARY Page 1I 3 The CFA includes the railyard parcel currently owned by Union, Pacific. A portion of the railyard parcel is being cleaned up by Union Pacific with some oversight from Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEC?). Restrictions for single family residential will exist on part of the railyard parcel. (See - Ra i I ro a d - Yard 0- LISID-y'l 1. Existing Conditions With a population over 10,000, Ashland is subject to the requirements of OAR 660-012-0310, Climate -Friendly Areas, OAR-660-012-031S, Designation of Climate -Friendly Areas and OAR-660- 012-320, Land Use Requirements in Climate -Friendly Areas. To meet the requirements, the City of Ashland is adopting prescriptive standards which include a minimum residential density of 15 dwelling units per net acre and maximum building heighit of no less than SO feet. Ashland hias designated multiple CFAs to accommodate the required 30% of their current and projected housing. Street Network The Railroad CFA is bounded on the north by E Hersey Street, the west by Oak Street and on the south, by the Union Pacific railroad. The CFA can be accessed off E Hersey Street by turning south on Williamson Way. Williamson, Way intersects with Rogue Place and becomes Russell Street. Russell Street ends at the Union Pacific railyard property. The CFA can, also be accessed off Oak Street by turning east on, Clear Creek Drive. The E Hersey Street and Oak Street intersection,, adjacent to the northwest cornier of the CFA, is an, all -way stop with marked crosswalks and curb ramps. The Oak Street and Clear Creek Drive intersection hias unmarked crosswalks and curb ramps. The E Hersey Street and Williamson Way intersection hiais a, marked crosswalk, an, unmarked crosswMk and curb ramps. Pedestrian Network The Central Ashland IBikeway (CAB) or Creek to Crest multiuse trail runs along the railroad to the south. Another multiuse trail starts at a mid -block crosswalk on East Hersey Street. It travels south, where it intersects with Clear Creek Drive before turning east and ending at the railyard property. The north side of East Hersey Street and both sides of Oak Street have sidewalk. Clear Creek Drive has sidewalk on, both sides. Williamson Way has sidewalk on its eastern side and along a portion, of its west. iii. Bicycle Network The Central Ashland Bikeway (CAB) or Creek to Crest multiuse trail runs along the railroad on the southern boundary. Another multiuse trail starts at a mid -block crosswalk on, East Hersey Street. It then, travels south where it intersects with, Clear Creek Drive before turning east and ending at the railyard property. E Hersey Street hias bike lanes in both directions. Oak Street has a shared bike lane. iv. Transit The Ashland Circulator, Roque Valley Transit District (RVTD) Route 17, provides hourly transit service along E Hersey Street on the northern boundary of the Railroad CFA. The Ashland Circulator also provides hourly service along N Mountain Avenue and Clear Creek Drive near the eastern side of the CFA. MULTI ORAL GAP SUMMARY Page 1I 4 2. GAP Summary A summary of the gaps in the current pedestrian, and bicycle network, including gaps that need to be fffled for people with disabilities. ']"able 1- Sidevvalk DetaHs ']"able 2 Bike Project DetaHs Clear Creek Drive Rogue Place Russ ell Street Intersection Williamson Way and Rogue Place have unmairked crosswalks and only 1 completed curb ramp on the inortheast corner. C. Planned Projects The plainined projects listed in the Transportation System Plan are below. Note that a large portion of the CIFA is subject to the residential overlaiy. Also, development on portions of the railyard parcel may be restricted. ']-able 3 - RaHroad CFA Planned Projects R24 - Ciear Creek Drive Con5truct a New Roadway to connect the two existing Development & Extens� . on Access Manag west roadway between Oak St and N Mountain Avenue Diriveif� -------------------- R34 - Railroad Property Extendexisting adj cent streets to provide connectivity Development oven Developer Development ------- . . . . . . . within, to andfroirn the property . ...................................................................................................................................................... . ----------------- responsibility ----------------- Multi-use pa th - From Orchid A ven u e to Tolman Cre e k High TRI - Noirthside Trail Road (Pa rtiallfy constructed. Estima te is for entire tmia $2,000,000 0 -5 years including portion outside R'R CFA) TR3- New Trail Multi -use Path - Frorn new trail to Hersey Street (Partially Development constructed within new development) Driven MULTI ORAL GAP SUMMARY Page 1l 5 TR4 - New Trail Multi -use Path - From A Street to Clear Creek Drive Development $110,000 Extension Driven B35 - Railroad Property Me LGne - From proposed'bike troth to N MountGin Low (1.5-2.5 years) $40,000 Aventw XI - 4 th Street of rgrade Pursue a new rat graade ped/bike ro ilroad crossing at bra Developnaent Driven $275,000 railroad cro5sing LStreet. rdiaaate w�rrtla Pro�reot �"P'4'. Planning level cost estimates are for construction and engineering at grade crossings and do not include right -of way costs. 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AshUamjTranuit Triangle [FA........................................................................................................... 4 1. Existing Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 4 2. Gap Summary .............................................................................................................................. 5 C. PUannedProjects .................................. ....... ......................................... ................................... 6 D. Maps ....................................................................................................... ................................... 7 KN0LT|MQDALGAP SUMMARY 2 1 Pl a g e Transportation Review in Climate-Frienidly Areas and Centers, OAR 660-012-0325. (4) A multimodal transportation gap summary must be coordinated between, the local jurisdiction, transportation facility providers, and transportation services providers to consider multimodal transportation needs in each climate -friendly area as provided in OAR 660-012-0320 or Region, 2040 center. The multimodal transportation, gap summary must include: (a) A summary of the existing multimodal transportation network within the climate -friendly area; (b) A summary of the gaps in the pedestrian, and bicycle networks in the climate -friendly area, including gaps needed to be filled for people with, clisabihtes, based on the summary of the existing multimodal transportation network; (c) If applicable as provided in section, (2), a highway impacts summary as provided in, section (S), and (d) A list of proposed projects to fill multimodal inetwork gaps identified in, subsection (b). The multimodal transportation gap summary must include a highway impacts summary as provided in section (S) if the designated climate -friendly area as provided in OAR 660-012-0315 or Region, 2040 center contains a ramp terminal intersection,, state highway, interstate highway, or adopted ODOT Facility Plan. (5) A highway impacts summary must identify how the transportation system may be affected by implementation, of the climate -friendly area. The highway impacts summary must include: (a) A summary of changes between, existing and proposed development capacity of the climate - friendly area based on the proposed changes to the comprehensive plan and land use regulations; (b) A summary of the adcliufionalmotor vehicle traffic generation that may be expected in the planning period, considering reductions for expected complementary mixed -use development, aMfional multimodal options, and assuming meeting goals for reductions in vehicle miles traveled per capita; and (c) A summary of traffic -related deaths and serious injuries within the climate -friendly area in the past five years. A. Wolrkpdan Vehicular (local street connectivity), pedestrian (sidewalks and multiuse pathways), bicycle (lanes, routes, multiuse pathways), and public transit (routes, stations, transit stops, supporting infrastructure facilities) inventory information, on all classified (local street and higher) facilities. This data may be extracted/derived from existing planning documents such, as TSPs, facility plans, sub -area plans, and transit plans, with field verification as needed. Summary of gaps in the pedestrian network on, all classified (local and higher) facilities and state highways, as applicable. Summary of gaps in the bicycle network on all collector and higher roadways and state highways, as applicable. Summary of the general condition of sidewalks, major impediments ILYA MI I I AJ [s] 1M 111115CEM411 LTI I LTI M., on the sidewalk network that limit the mobility for people with disabilities (e.g., utility pinch points, sidewalks without curb ramps at major intersections, accessible pedestrian push buttons etc.). A pedestrian and bicycle project list extracted/derived from existing planning documents such as TSPs, facility plans, sub -area plans, or transit plans. In, the absence (or in addition, to) of planned project lists, a preliminary list of pedestrian and bicycle projects to fill identified gaps on, the infrastructure network. B. Ashland Transit Triangle CFA The Transit Triangle (TT) Climate Friendly Area is 169 acres located in, southern Ashland between Southern, Oregon University and the Croman Mill CFA. The TT has significant existing transit, bicycle and pedestrian, infrastructure. The Transit Triangle overlay, Chapter 18.3.14 of the Ashland Municipal Code, guides future development. The Pedestrian Place site development and design overlay, Chapter 18.3.12.060, as well, provides multiple concept plans encouraging ineighborhood centers that focus on, bicycle, pedestrian and transit. Approximately —S acres of TT fall within, the Southern Oregon University zone where student housing is planned. 1. Existing Conditions With a population over 10,000, Ashland is subject to the requirements of OAR 660-012-0310, Climate -Friendly Areas, OAR-660-012-0315, Designation of Chimate-Friendly Areas and OAR-660- 012-320, Land Use Requirements in Ornate -Friendly Areas. To meet the requirements, the City of Ashland is adopting prescriptive standards which include a minimum residential density of 15 dwelling units per net acre and maximum building height of no less than SO feet. Ashland has designated multiple CFAs to accommodate the required 30% of their current and projected housing. Street Network Ashland Street, Siskiyou Boulevard, and Tolman Creek Road form the 3 sides of the Transit Triangle. Ashland Street (Highway 66) is an east/west arterial intersecting Interstate 5, exit 14 east of the Transit Triangle. From 1-5, Ashland Street travels west through Transit Triangle intersecting with Siskiyou Boulevard. The Siskiyou Boulevard (Highway 99) intersection forms the western, point of the Transit Triangle. The Transit Triangle follows the Siskiyou Boulevard arterial southeast to its intersection with Tolman Creek Road. The Tolman, Creek Road intersection is the southeastern tip of Transit Triangle. Tolman Creek Road is a major north,/south collector which travels north to intersect with Ashland Street. Walker Avenue, also a major north/south collector, is 1 block east of the Ashland Street and Siskiyou Boulevard intersection. ii. Pedestrian Network Ashland Street has qivaility sidewalks with, ADA-compliant curb ramps. Recent mid -block pedestrian islands with ramps, stop bars, and signage have improved street crossing along Ashland Street. Siskiyou Boulevard has quality sidewalks with ADA compliant curb -ramps on the southwest. Recent mid -block crosswalks, ramps and signage along Siskiyou Boulevard have improved street crossing. Tolman Creek Road has quality sidewalks, ADA compliant curb -ramps and street crossings. Walker Avenue has sidewalks along the east side and ADA compliant ramps iii. Bicycle Network Ashland Street, Siskiyou Boulevard, Tolman, Creek Road and Walker Avenue all have bike lanes. The Ashland Bike Trail runs through Transit Triangle along the railroad tracks parallel to Siskiyou Boulevard and intersecting Ashland Street and Tolman Creek Road. MULTI OVAL GAP SUMMARY 4 1 Plage iv, Transit The Rogue Valley Transit District (RVTD) Route 10 provides service every 30 minutes along Ashland Street, Siskiyou Boulevard, and Tolman Creek Road. The RVTD Ashland Circulator, Route 17, provides hourly service on, Ashland Street as does RVTD Medford Ashland Express, Route 1x. 2. Gap Summary The Gap summary identifies the gaps in the current pedestrian and bicycle network, including gaps that need to be filled for people with disabilities. A large part of the CFA enjoys a significant pedestrian and bicycle network; however, TT does cover more than 3 miles so gaps do exist. Pedestrian Cross�streets Length flinearfoot) WalkerAvenue to Harmony LGne Harmony Avenue to Norrrml Avenue Normal Avenue to, PGrk Street Faith Avenue to Oendale A venue Oendaile Aven-ye to Clay Street .......... Clay Street to, Blackberry Lane Blackberry Lane -to-, -Bell-W-ew Avenue siskiyou Blvd Total Cross�streets Length flinearfoot) Siskiyou Blvd ii. Bike Ashland Street, Siskiyou Boulevard, Tolman, Creek Road and Walker Avenue all have bike lanes. The Ashland Bike Path, is a multi -use path that intersects Ashland Street and Tolman Creek Road, ILYA M I I I LIFA [s] 1711 11115CYAW111 LTI I LTI M., 5 1 Plage iii. Intersection Siskiyou Boulevard does have intersections which require ADA accessible ramps. The intersections coincide, largely, with the sidewalk gaps. Table 2 Intersection Gaps MOMMOMI Siskiyou Boulevard & Harmony Lane SiskiyOU Boulevard & Nortnal' Avenue Si.skiyou Boulevard& Glendale Avenue SiskiyOU Boulevard & Clay Street Siskiyou Boulevard & Blackberry Lane C. Planned Projects Projects planned for the City of Ashland Transit Triangle. Table 3 Transit Triangle Planned Projects * /60#011 B'26 - Normal Ave Bike Lane - East Main.st to Siskiyou Blvd Blvd to Peac to Siskiyou B'f P81 - Beliview Ave Sidewalk G e meadows 'Way to, SiskiyOU Blvd R1 4 - Siskiyou Boulevair n Terra Avenue approach to efit 99)lTerra Avenue -Faith R39 III- Ashland Street Streetscape Enhancements (Walker Avenue to Widen and reconstruct sidewalks with street trees, Development $1,300, 000' NorrnalAvenue) stormwater plainters and busshelters Driven Street construction with flush curbs a nd scored R401- Walker A ven ue Fes tiva I S tree t concrete roadway surface. Sidewalk treatments to (SUiyo u Bo ule vaird to A5 h land Ste e t) in clu de deco ra tive bollairds to de lin ea ted pedestria n spiace, stree t trees, L ID s torm wo te r fo cifities an d arn arnen to I figh ts Widen and reconstruct sidewalks with street trees, R41 - Ashland StreetlTolmor? Creek stoirry?water plainters and busshelters. Ashland Development RoadStreetscgpe Enhancements StreetlTofrnGn Creek Road intersection Driven $1,,,�:00,000i enhancements to include concrete crosswalks, poving) and ornarnen tal Ughts. Planning level cost estimates are far construction and engineering at grade crossings and do not include right-of-way costs. 6 1 Plage D. Maps Below, Map 1 displays existing conditions in, the Transit Triangle area. Transit Triangle is shown in, light orange and follows the main arterials, Ashland Street and Siskiyou Boulevard which are shown in red. Tolman Creek Road, shown in purple, is a major collector that forms the eastern, north,/south edge of Transit Triangle. Map 2 indicates the existing bicycle facilities, gaps in the pedestrian network, the proposed trails, and the intersections requiring additional ADA (American with Disabilities Act) improvements. 7 1 Plage r �r v cm wo r /� w 011 plppll al �' r g f P f J�/ ff OP r rl 9 r rr/ J IS , o„ Numo�ui�an��wo�us�>��iumaou�o��,m>Ilmmu���m��iwv»wi�i�uo�i�u��� o, „% J LSI41d AI— ,,, Al ILA / hN 2Y3diJW / l l �' wary m C'1imate F'rien�dly Area Ordinance Hearings Written Comments Received To: Ashland Planning Commission From: Gary Shaff Date: April 25, 2025 RE: April 29, Public Hearing, Climate Friendly Areas - Agenda Item IV Solving Problems We cain't, as, a corninnunity, keep doing the same things, in the same way if we are to solve the housing, climate, and affordability crisis. The CFEC RUle requires, the city to provide greater zoning flexibility in selected areas, of the city (i.e. CFA's). That's, a good start but Ashllandl can dlo better The housiinig shortage and affordability ciris,is is a c�iris,is of political leadership. Ashland cannot be a city "...of working famillies when the places you govern, are places working famiilies cannot afford to live. This is the policy failure. It has become too hard to buiild, and too expensive to live" here. "The problem iisni't techin,icall: We know how to buiild apartment complexes... The problem is the ruffles and the laws and political cultuires that govern construction". (New York Times, There is a Liiberal Answer to the Trump -Musk Wrecking Bal�ll, Ezra Klein, 3/91/25) These observations are appllicablle to Ashland. Kudos Mlodifying the zoning in Downtown to allow sim,iilair zoning flexibility to that of designatedl CFA's, is spot-on. That flexibility will give (landowners and dev&lopers, more options and, potentially, inc�irease investment in the Downtown. 0797,71TV Mil Unlike the other proplosed, city designated CFA's,, thiere its little vacant land) in the Downtown. Consequently, itis unlikely that the change in zoning will result in much, if any, new residential development. P'lanneirs and uirbainists recognize the fundamental) bleniefits of m,iixiing residential, retail and service uses. Ashland needs to modify the zoning around the Downtown, where theire is abundant opportunity for redevelopment, to create this m,iix of hand uses. How to Boost Downtown's Economy It is simplle. Modify the zoning on lands, north of Downtown, between "A" Street and Uthia Way, to allow, outrightthe construction of resident4l bluiildings at dlens,ities up to 20, units, per acre and as, tall as four or five stories,. llin this, way, the city can reinvigorate the neighborhood between "A" Street and Lithiia Way and, in this way, support a robust and vital Downtown and boost(patronage of the businesses along A" Street. What other cities are doing to address the housing crisis "Cambridge, Massachusetts has passed a dramatic housing reform, allowing property owners and developers to buiild up to four storiies, with an option, for an, additional two stories, citywide. The expected results will result in the construction of 4,88,0 new uin,its, a siign,ificanit increase from the 850 uin,its previously expected to be buii It over the next 15 years. (Bloom be rg, How--Upgoining-in Cambridge Biriok,e the YIIMBY Mold, 3/05/2025), Unneapofls "revised existing zoning iregullatiions, prioritized moire housing units on iresiidenitiall lots, set miiiniirniuim building Iheight standards in high-dlensity areas, and legalized duplexes andl triiplexes in resident4l clistiricts." S41t Lake City changed its zoning regulations so "that dupllexes, triiplexes, fourpilexes, and row houses are now permitted in all resident4l neiighboirhoods, includiinig on siinglle-fairnily lots where they were previously inot aflowed. Moreover, the zoiniing reform enables an increase in buiHding height by 1-3 stories in multi-familly housing, streamlining approval processes for housing projiects to reduce time and costs, expandiinig the types of multifamily housiinig aHowedl in commercial areas, anid reducing minimum parking requireirrients." Houston provides "opportuiriltles to, linicrease affordable housing Iby allowing for an linicrease in the number of mUlt]-fani bufliclings with 3-8 uiniits as well as expanding AD�Us. Ad6tJonally, the plain iinitroduces a unique housiinig typ&logy—courtyard-style developments, which allows for the construction of several units around a central courtyard withiouit miininnuim lot siize or maximum density restrictions." (Souirce:� 2,0,oin%20exc�essivpO/,,?nn--",,ii--) What Ellse Could be Done to, Address the Construction of Middle Housing ORS 197.758(3) requires Ashiland to allow duplexes in its single famiily residential (SFR) zoning districts. In contrast, subsection (2) of that statute requires communities with a population of more than 25,000 people to also allow tri-plexes and four-plex's in their single-family zoning districts (ii.e. middle housiinig). Modifying Ashiland's SFR zoniing, districts, to conform to the requirements for larger cities (as provided by ORS 197.758,(2)) can grow our economy and population, without expanding our urban, growth boundary while increasing housiinig supply. Ashland can become a YIMBY community. Conclusion This should be an easy decision. The Council supports implementing the LEAP, boosting housiinig supply and affordabiliity, improviinig the transportation system to make it safe and practical to bicycle or walk for short in -town, trips for people of all ages and abiilities, and boosting economic development. The Planning Commission should recommend to the City Council (in addition to the staff's recommendation) the followiinig: 1) Amend the zoning on lands north of Downtown, between "A"Street and Llthla Way, to allow outright the construction of residentiiail buildings at densities up to 20 units pier acre and as tail as four or fiive storiies, (exclluding towniholuses), and 2) Amend the Development Code to allow tril-plexes and four-plexes in, single-family zoning districts throughout the city. One fact which is relevant to this discussion is the cost of auto ownership, which now stands at $1,025 per month. Modifying the city's zoning code, as above, to make Ashland a place where people don't have to own, a car will have profouinid and positive impacts on ouir community, and existunig and futuire residents. Thank your for your commitment to making Ashland a better place to live and visit, Gary Shaff Business 7�/�,° ° ��k�siK���ss Meeting Second Reading DRO3258AnOrdinance Amending AMC Chapter1D.30 toProhibit Hazardous Fire Use Tighe CyKAeans'PmioeChief TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY Ordinance SUMMARY SUMMARY This ordinance amends AMC Chapter 10.30 by establishing a municipal offense for Hazardous Fire Use — unauthorized fire behavior that creates a substantial risk to persons or property but does not meet the thresholld for reckless burning under state law (ORS 184.335). At the first reading on April 1, �025, the Council approved redlined changes recommended by staff. These changes clarified that: w The use of portable cooking devices is not prohibited in designated areas unless fire restrictions apply. w Campfires and cooking fires authorized under AMC 10.30.01 0 and 10.30.020 are exempt from the ordinance's general prohibitions on ignition sources in restricted areas. In addition to incorporating those redlined edits, this final version includes two c1larifying, non -substantive revisions made by legal staff after the first reading: 1. Secdon10-30-QG8(A)(i): The list offire-related heke now includes an ~or" before the last item toclarify that each listed risk (escape, endangerment, or spread) is individually sufficient to constitute a violation. This avoids ambiguity and confirms that all allternatives are enforceable independentIly. 2. Section 10-30-068(C): An "mmd^^ was added to the list ofenforcement actions to cUarih/that the Fire MarahaU, Fire Chief, or Police Chief may exercise any one or more of the listed remedies (issuing citations, ordering extinguishment, or taking other action). This does not change enforcement authority but ensures clarity. These final changes donot allterthe substance orscope ofthe ordinance; they are purely clarifying innature and ensure that the ordinance reads clearly and enforces as intended. POLICIES, PLANS & GOALS SUPPORTED This amendment aligns with Ashland's public safety goals, particullarly in addressing increasing willdfire risks. It allso complements existing state and local fire regullations while ensuring effective municipal enforcement. BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The ordinance is intended to fill an enforcement gap in fire-rellated laws by allowing municipal prosecution where fires pose a public danger but do not trigger state statutes such as ORS 164.335 (Reckless Burning) or ORS 163. 195 (Recklessly Endangering Another Person). State law generally requires either actual property damage with market value or a specific threat to an individual to establish a criminal offense. This ord�inance, by contrast, focuses on the hazardous use of fire itsellf—aIllowing the City to intervene when someone creates a serious risk through their conduct, even ifnodamage mrinjury has yet occurred. Page sof2 [Page 227of288 Council Busincss Muting In short, the ordinance enables the City to respond before harm is done, based on behavior that reflects poor juidgment or disregard for safety under hazardous condlitions. The language draws upon models used by other cities —most notably Medford—buit is tailored to Ashland's code structure and focuses on integration with AMC Chapter 10.30 (Controls on Open Burning). FISCAL IMPACTS • Minimal financial impact: Enforcement will be handled through existing Fire and Police resources. • Potential cost savings: Preventing uncontrolled fires reduces emergency response and suppression costs. * Restitution for response costs may be required for offenders under this ordinance. SUGGESTED ACTIONI S, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPT'IONNS Staff recommends that the Council approve the ordlinance. Recommended motion: 'I move to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3258, as amended." REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. Ordlinance 3258-Hazardous Burning v2 (04-01-25) 2. Ordlinance 3258-Hazardous Burning v2 (04-15-25) Page 2 of2 W, irallf11111111iii, Page 228 of 288 191 IN 11 lealklra a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMC CHAPTER 10.30 TO PROHIBIT HAZARDOUS FIRE USE Annotated to show deletions and additions to the Ashland Municipal Code sections being modified. Deletions are bold lined through, and additions are bold underlined. WHEREAS, Article 2. Section I of the Ashland City Charter provides: Powers of the City. The City shall have all powers which the constitutions, statutes, and coninion law of the United States and of this State expressly or impliedly grant or allow municipalities, as fully as though this Charter specifically enumerated each of those powers, as well as all powers not inconsistent with the foregoing; and, in addition thereto, shall possess all powers hereinafter specifically granted. All the authority thereof shall have perpetual succession. WHEREAS, The City of Ashland recognizes the increasing fire danger posed by unauthorized or hazardous fire use, particularly 111 sensitive areas such as city parks, open spaces, and the Ashland watershed; and; and WHEREAS, Existing state laws addressing reckless burning (ORS 164.335) require actual property damage of ascertainable market value, limiting enforcement in cases where a fire creates a serious risk but has not yet caused harm; and WHEREAS, Oregon's endangerment statutes (e.g., ORS 163.195) require proof of substantial risk of serious physical injury to a specific person, which may not apply in fire -related incidents that endanger the general public, property, or natural resources; and WHEREAS, Unauthorized small firesespeciallyin greenways, parks, and wildfire -prone areas —pose significant risks even before damage occurs; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that this ordinance is necessary to provide a municipal enforcement tool allowing for misdemeanor prosecution of hazardous fire use before it escalates to reckless burning or arson, therefore, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Amendment to AMC Chapter 10.30 AMC Chapter 10.30 Controls on Open Burning is hereby amended at 10.30.005 Definitions, to read as follows: 10.30.005 Definitions The following words and phrases whenever used in this chapter shall be construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is intended. A. "Fire Chief"" means the City of Ashland Fire Chief or the Chief s representative. B. "Campfire" means any fire for cooking located outside of a building or recreational vehicle. ORDINANCE NO. 3258 Page 1 of 4 C. "Outdoor fire" includes any fire except a fire for cooking. D. "Person in charge" means a person or a representative or an einployee of a person who has lawful control of the site of the fire by ownership, tenancy, official position or other legal relationship. E. "Ventilation index" means the National Weather Service's indicator of the relative degree of air circulation in the Rogue Valley. F. "Noxious weed" means any plant classified by the Oregon State Weed Board that is injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife, or any public or private property. For the )ul:L)(.),ses,of,this charter, ,iiothiiigshall be construed ,to,probi it the lawful use of portable cooldn2 devices such a )r( )ane stoves oil arills, in deslOnate "I 1sr 0 41j-)-icnic Or recreation areas unless otherwise restricted due to declared flee danPer or burn bans. SECTION 2. Aniendnient to 10.30.060 - Hazardous Fire Use Prohibited, to read as follows: 10.30.060 Hazardous Fire Use Prohibited A. Prohibited Conduct It shall be unlawful for any person to: 1. Ignite, maintain, or allow a fire in a manner that creates, a substantial risk of: a. The fire escaping control; b. Endangering, persons, structures, or property; Spreading to public lands, forested areas, or designated fire -prone zones. 2. Fail to take reasonable measures, to conflne, control, or extinguish an authorized fire before leaving the area. 3. Operate any ignition source, including, open flames, spank -producing, devices, or heat -generating equipment such as stoves, heaters, or any device capable of igniting nearby combustible materials) in a prohibited areaglee j)t where, such use, is, authorized un d campfires _as_t ermitted under AMC10.30.010 and 10�.30.0�2O�. Prohibited areas, include, but are not limited to: a. City -owned parks, open spaces, or wildflre-prone lands b. Any area subject to a burn ban or emergency restriction or order of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal. 4. Burn prohibited materials, including but not limited to: a. Plastics,, chemicals, treated wood, tires, or any material producing toxic emissions. b. Unauthorized debris or waste without a valid permit. 5. Refuse or fail to comply with an order from the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or law enforcement to extinguish or control a fire. B. High -Risk Areas and Aggravated Offenses 1. A violation of this section shall be considered an aggravated offense subject to enhanced penalties when: a. The hazardous, fire use occurs in city -owned parks, watershed lands, or g,reenways. ORDINANCE NO. 3258 Page 2 of 4 b. The offense takes place during a declared fire season or under emergency fire rp,odriefians. c. The fire is left unattended and requires, an emergency res once from the Fire Department. C. Enforcement and Authority 1. The Fire Marshal, Fire Chief, Police Chief, or their designees shall have the authority to: (a) Issue citations; (b) Order the immediate extinguishment of a fire; (c) Take additional enforcement action as necessary. 2. Failure to comply with a lawful order to extinguish or control a fire may result in immediate municipal prosecution. SECTION 3. Amendment to AMC 10.30.050 (Penalties and Schedule) AMC 10.30.050 Penalties and Schedule is ainended as follows: 10.30.050 Penalties and Schedule A. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter is subject to Section 1.08.020 of the Ashland Municipal Code. 1. Any violation of this section is a Class I Violation. 2. Outdoor burning without a perinit or a campfire in violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and may be abated per AMC Chapter 1.08 by the Fire Chief, Chief of Police, or their representatives. 3. A violation of AMC 10.30.060 (Hazardous Fire Use) shall be enforced as follows: a. Class 1 Violation — A general violation shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 (AMC 1.08.030B. b. Class, B Misdemeanor — An offense in a high-ris,k area or during fire season, or b.Y a repeat offender, shall be subject to: i. A fine up to $500. Up to 60 days imprisonment. (Ashland Charter Art IX, Sec 1) iii. Mandatory fire prevention education or community service. iv. Restitution — Offenders may be required to reimburse emergency response costs. SECTION 4. Remaining Provisions Unaffected. Except as specifically amended herein, all remaining provisions of AMC Chapter 10.30 shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. Severabili!y. Each section of this ordinance, and any part thereof, is severable, and if any part of this ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. Codiflcation. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City Code and the word -ordinance" may be changed to "code", "article", "section", "chapter" or another word, and the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re -lettered, provided however ORDINANCE NO. 3258 Page 3 of 4 that any Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions (i.e. Sections 3-5) need not be codified and the City Recorder is authorized to correct any cross-references and any typographical errors. The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X, Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the 2xid day of April, 2025, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 151 day of April, 2025 PASSED by the City Council this day of April, 2025. ATTEST: Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of April,, 2025. Tonya Grallain, Mayor Reviewcd,,,as to forin: Douglas Acting City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 3255 Page 4 of 4 191 IN 11 lealklra a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMC CHAPTER 10.30 TO PROHIBIT HAZARDOUS FIRE USE Annotated to show deletions and additions to the Ashland Municipal Code sections being modified. Deletions are bold lined through, and additions are bold underlined. WHEREAS, Article 2. Section I of the Ashland City Charter provides: Powers of the City. The City shall have all powers which the constitutions, statutes, and coninion law of the United States and of this State expressly or impliedly grant or allow municipalities, as fully as though this Charter specifically enumerated each of those powers, as well as all powers not inconsistent with the foregoing; and, in addition thereto, shall possess all powers hereinafter specifically granted. All the authority thereof shall have perpetual succession. WHEREAS, The City of Ashland recognizes the increasing fire danger posed by unauthorized or hazardous fire use, particularly 111 sensitive areas such as city parks, open spaces, and the Ashland watershed; and; and WHEREAS, Existing state laws addressing reckless burning (ORS 164.335) require actual property damage of ascertainable market value, limiting enforcement in cases where a fire creates a serious risk but has not yet caused harm; and WHEREAS, Oregon's endangerment statutes (e.g., ORS 163.195) require proof of substantial risk of serious physical injury to a specific person, which may not apply in fire -related incidents that endanger the general public, property, or natural resources; and WHEREAS, Unauthorized small firesespeciallyin greenways, parks, and wildfire -prone areas —pose significant risks even before damage occurs; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that this ordinance is necessary to provide a municipal enforcement tool allowing for misdemeanor prosecution of hazardous fire use before it escalates to reckless burning or arson, therefore, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Amendment to AMC Chapter 10.30 AMC Chapter 10.30 Controls on Open Burning is hereby amended at 10.30.005 Definitions, to read as follows: 10.30.005 Definitions The following words and phrases whenever used in this chapter shall be construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is intended. A. "Fire Chief"" means the City of Ashland Fire Chief or the Chief s representative. B. "Campfire" means any fire for cooking located outside of a building or recreational vehicle. ORDINANCE NO. 3258 Page 1 of 4 C. "Outdoor fire" includes any fire except a fire for cooking. D. "Person in charge" means a person or a representative or an einployee of a person who has lawful control of the site of the fire by ownership, tenancy, official position or other legal relationship. E. "Ventilation index" means the National Weather Service's indicator of the relative degree of air circulation in the Rogue Valley. F. "Noxious weed" means any plant classified by the Oregon State Weed Board that is injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife, or any public or private property. For the purposes, of this chapter, nothing shall be construed to prohibit the lawful use of portable cooking devices, such as propane stoves or grills, in designated p,ionic or recreation areas, unless otherwise restricted due to declared fire danger or burn bans. SECTION 2. Amendment to 10.30.060 — Hazardous Fire Use Prohibited, to read as follows: 10.30.060 Hazardous Fire Use Prohibited A. Prohibited Conduct It shall be unlawful for any person to: 1. Ignite, maintain, or allow a fire in a manner that creates, a substantial risk of: a. The fire escaping control; b. Endangering, persons, structures, or property; or Spreading to public lands, forested areas, or designated fire -prone zones. 2. Fail to take reasonable measures, to confine, control, or extinguish an authorized fire before leaving the area. 3. Operate any ignition source, including, open flames, spark -producing devices, or heat -generating equipment such as stoves, heaters, or any device capable of igniting nearby combustible materials) in a prohibited area, except where such use is authorized under this, chapter, including but not limited to cooking fires and campfires, as permitted under AMC 10.30.010 and 10.30.020. Prohibited areas, include, but are not limited to: a. City -owned parks, open spaces, or wildfire -prone lands; b. Any area subject to a burn ban or emergency res,triction, or order of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal. 4. Burn prohibited materials, including but not limited to: a. Plastics,, chemicals, treated wood, tires, or any material producing toxic emissions. b. Unauthorized debris or waste without a valid permit. 5. Refuse or fail to comply with an order from the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or law enforcement to extinguish or control a fire. B. High -Risk Areas and Aggravated Offenses 1. A violation of this section shall be considered an aggravated offense subject to enhanced penalties when: a. The hazardous, fire use occurs in city -owned parks, watershed lands, or g,reenways. ORDINANCE NO. 3258 Page 2 of 4 b. The offense takes place during a declared fire season or under emergency fire rp,odriefians. c. The fire is left unattended and requires, an emergency res once from the Fire Department. C. Enforcement and Authority 1. The Fire Marshal, Fire Chief, Police Chief, or their designees shall have the authority to: (a) Issue citations; (b) Order the immediate extinguishment of a fire; and (c) Take additional enforcement action as necessary. 2. Failure to comply with a lawful order to extinguish or control a fire may result in immediate municipal prosecution. SECTION 3. Amendment to AMC 10.30.050 (Penalties and Schedule) AMC 10.30.050 Penalties and Schedule is ainended as follows: 10.30.050 Penalties and Schedule A. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter is subject to Section 1.08.020 of the Ashland Municipal Code. 1. Any violation of this section is a Class I Violation. 2. Outdoor burning without a perinit or a campfire in violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and may be abated per AMC Chapter 1.08 by the Fire Chief, Chief of Police, or their representatives. 3. A violation of AMC 10.30.060 (Hazardous Fire Use) shall be enforced as follows: a. Class 1 Violation — A general violation shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 (AMC 1.08.030B. b. Class, B Misdemeanor — An offense in a high-ris,k area or during fire season, or b.Y a repeat offender, shall be subject to: i. A fine up to $500. Up to 60 days imprisonment. (Ashland Charter Art IX, Sec 1) iii. Mandatory fire prevention education or community service. iv. Restitution — Offenders may be required to reimburse emergency response costs. SECTION 4. Remaining Provisions Unaffected. Except as specifically amended herein, all remaining provisions of AMC Chapter 10.30 shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. Severabili!y. Each section of this ordinance, and any part thereof, is severable, and if any part of this ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. Codiflcation. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City Code and the word -ordinance" may be changed to "code", "article", "section", "chapter" or another word, and the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re -lettered, provided however ORDINANCE NO. 3258 Page 3 of 4 that any Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions (i.e. Sections 3-5) need not be codified and the City Recorder is authorized to correct any cross-references and any typographical errors. The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X, Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the 2xid day of April, 2025, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 151 day of April, 2025 PASSED by the City Council this day of April, 2025. ATTEST: Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of April,, 2025. Tonya Grallain, Mayor Reviewcd,,,as to forin: Douglas Acting City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 3255 Page 4 of 4 0 Business Meeting Date: May 6,2'025 Proposed Changes to Enhanced Law Enforcement Area Process Police Tighe O'Meara, Police Chief TIME, ESTIMATE, CATEGORY Presentation SUMMARY Staff is coming back before Council to seek direction on possible changes to the expulsion process within an Enhanced Law Enforcement Area. POLICIES, PLANS & GOALS SUPPORTED N/A BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Currently, under Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 1::0.3,0.0120, a chronic offender may be expelled from an Enhanced Law Enforcement Area (EL A) after being convicted of at least three qualifying violations, or after bei ing coinvi cted of two cirimes and one qualifying violation, or three crimes.. While this f ra mework has been a useful too[ si ince its adoption:: in:: 26,112, it is slow to respond to actual chronic negative behavior. In Ipiractice, it allows, harmful behavior to go unaddressed while the offender continues, to negatively implact the community. It can take several months for a criminal case to move through the court system, and violation -level offenses often take weeks or even m oinths, to reach conviction. Until that time, ino expulsion can be sought through the municipal court by the City Attorney's Office. Other communities have adopted expulsion ordinances that allow officers to tissue an exclusion after a single qualifying vio lation—witho ut wa iti ing for a conviction. While that model may work for other j u risd i ctions, it is not the right a ppiroach for Ash [a nd. At the same time, Ashla ind'scu rirent ordinance does snot adequately address, ongoing negative behavior that diminishes quality of life and creates an:: u insafe environment f or all. Staff Ipiroposes a m end i ing the AMC to allow a law enforcement off iceir to petition the municipal court judge d i irectly f or an explu Is ion:: order when the off iceir is aware of at leant th ree q ua lifyi ing violatioins committed within an ELEAS, or at least one qualifying crime. The officer would present evidence of the substantiated offenses and affirm that the individual had been advised of the potential consequences of continued negative behavioir. Q ua lifying violati ons, would include: • AMC 10.40.0;3iO - Consumption of alcoholic liquors in plubilic places, • AMC 9.1�6.0101- Dogs, control required; • AMC 10.40.0;3iO - Open:: containers (of alcohol) prohibited • ORS 475B.381 - Use of marijualinal in:: public pilace pirohibited Page 1 of Page 237 of 288 Council Busincss Muting • AfTIC 9.08.110 - Scattering rubbis� • AMC 9.08.170 - Undnecessal Under the Ipirolposed procedure, when an officer issues, a citation or makes an a irrestfor a qualifying offense within an ELEA, the officer would also Ipirovide the individual with written notice expI.ainiiing the potential consequences of continued violations. When the threshold for petitioning the court is imet, the officer would submit a request to the municipal court judge, summarizing the prior violations, or crimes and confirming that the individual had received the advisory. If the court issues an expulsion: order, the individual would be notified and instructed to leave and not return to the ELEA. The person would Ihave 10 days to appeal the expulsion: order, which would remain in effect unless and until reversed by the court. The proposed expulsion periods, are- * 60 days for violation -level offenses, * 90 days for misdemeanor -level crimes * 180 days for feloiny-level crimes 0 This approach achieves the efficiency that the current system lacks, by allowing the City to respond quickly to public safety concerns and chronic behavioir—without short-circuiting due process. By p�laci ng the decision in the hands of the court, a neutral and independent a utho rity, the proposed p�irocess, ensures that expulsion is imposed only when the legal thireshold is met and that each case is evaluated fairly Ibased on its, individual circumstances. It Ipireserves the fundamental rights, of the individual while addressing harmful conduct in a timely and responsible manner. FISCAL IMPACTS There should not be a financial impact for this change, as the ability to expel a chronic offender already exists. This is a procedural change. There is a perception with some that expulsion order violators are exclusively lodged in jail beds paid for via the City's contract with the County to rent jail beds. This is inaccurate information. Expulsion order violators, like any person arrested for a municipal court misdemeanor, generally do not trigger a rented jail bed. SUGGESTED ACTIONS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPT'IONNS Staff requests Council give dlirection on whether proposed changes should be brought back before Council at a later date, REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. ELEA 2.19.25 2. Final ELEA 02192025 3. 2024-11-19 Council Meeting 4. ELEA PP Page 2 of2 F, irallf11111111iii, Page 238 of 288 February 192�025 Age�,,,,,,da Enhanced Law Enforcement Area Changes Tighe O'Meara, Police Chief SUMMARY Staff is bringing forward information to further the discussion around amending the Enhanced Law Enforcement Area (ELEA) ordinance. Council recently authorized the application of the current ELEA framework to the Ashland Street business corridor. Staff is bringing information in support of modifyMg the current or6nance to allow for more flexible response for APD officers to address chron�c negative beha0or. Legal staff will also bring forward information on other cities' efforts to offer similar solubons, as well as providing options to allow for more tools to address incidents of reckless/unauthorized burning. POLICIES, PLAN�S & GOALS SUPPORTED NA BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The ELEAframework has been part of Ashland Mun�c�pal Code since 2012. While this has been an effective tool inaddressing chronic negafivebehavior, ithas also proven tohave some pitfalls that donot allow for offioenabo efficiently address chron�c negafive behavior. FISCAL IMPACTS The police department has acontract vvfththe Jackson County Sheriffs [Nfficetorent uptothree jail beds ada cost of$11Qper n�ghtper bed. H�owever, aperson arrested under fteordinance ienot automafimeUyplaced ajoN bed pursuant tothat contract. An arrest that does not fall under that contract does not incur any additional cost for the City. SUGGESTED ACTION�S, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTION�S Staff iaseeking Council direction onhow toproceed.ifcdall, onchanges &othe ELEAand other related REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS None Page scfz [Page 23gof288 I I W 0 z as CL CD CD to m N m I I 10 C� 0 C� 0 LO 0 Lrd 0 I 0 0 �? Ls clq 10 a) E E >1 cu E 0 0 0 'a 4- cu 'E :D Z, Cf) c 0) 0 ;q5 U 0, QD 0 L) 114 C) 0 N 0 0 W 0 T > (D 0 cn 4-a 00 cn CY 0 M 0 5 :3 A-4 a) M > Cu m cu 0 ........... 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[;)ate: November 19, 2024 Agenda (herd First Reading OIRD 32511 Repealing and replacing AMC Chapter 10.120 — (Persistent Violations From Tighe O'Meara, (Police Chief Contact tighe.omeara@ashland.or.us SUMMARY This proposed ordinance amends the current "Persistent Violator" ordinance. (Right now, in the current ordinance, law enforcement must wait to expel someone from an (Enhanced Law Enforcement area (ELEA) until that person is convicted of multiple violations and convictions prior to asking the Judge for expulsion. This ordinance changes so that a law enforcement officer can expel someone from an ELEA if the officer has probable cause to believe that the offense occurred in that zone.. If the person returns after being expelled, and an exception or variance does not apply, then that person is subject to a mandatory arrest via the proposed trespass AMC. POLICIES, PLANS & GOALS SUPPORTED Having the ELEA in place downtown has been an invaluable tool for the Ashland Police Department. 'Since its inception in 2012, the ELEA has allowed A,PD to mitigate chronic negative behavior downtown. This negative behavior peaked in 20117 and has been steadily declining since. Since 2017 there have been 1,063 qualifying violations in the downtown area, leading to the expulsion of 46 individuals. While the current (ELEA ordinance has been an invaluable tool, it is not without its obstacles. The current ordinance requires that individuals exhibit repeated negative behavior in the downtown area, and be convicted on those charges, before the expulsion process can be initiated and make its way through the municipal court. The new ordinance allows officers to recognize chronic negative behavior individuals as the violations are occurring and expel them from the area, with the threat of additional charges if they return. This process allows members of the Ashland Police Department to be much more responsive and problem -salving oriented to chronic negative behavior from individuals. BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAIL INFORMATION Section 10.120.020 allows officers to expel individuals from designated Enhanced Law Enforcement Areas (ELEAs) for offenses committed within those areas. The two primary EILEAs are shown on the proposed maps (Exhibits A and B). Additionally, an officer can expel someone from city -owned or managed property if the officer has probable cause to believe that a crime or violation listed in 10.120.020 occurred on city -owned or managed property. A court can also expel someone from an ELEA in a court order. As listed in Section 110.120.020, expulsion durations vary. Those variations correlate to the severity of the behavior. For example, someone can be expelled from an ELEA for 30 days for the listed non -criminal violations. In these cases, if someone fails to appear to court for their underlying offense, the offender is subject to an additional 30-day expulsion. For misdemeanors, an offender is subject to a 90-day expulsion and 180 days for felonies. Re-entry into an ELEA without valid exception (10.120.040) constitutes criminal trespass (a B misdemeanor, AMC 10.56.020.D), resulting in a minimum 3-month, maximum 1-year expulsion. Section 10.120.040 details exceptions allowing re-entry for essential activities (groceries, medical care, employment), travel, or granted variances. Iln other words, even if someone was expelled, that person is nonetheless permitted to be in an ELEA for one of those listed exceptions or by a court variance. The ordinance incorporates several due process protections (10.120.030, 10.120.050). Expulsion orders will be issued in writing, outlining the individual's rights, consequences, and appeal process, including variance requests. If this ordinance passes, these procedures will be provided in a user-friendly format to ensure citizens have accurate information on the expulsion and their appeal rights. Pace 1 of l Page 269 of 258 niciouncill . FISCAL IMPACTS None Business AlleetnIg SUGGESTED ACTIONS MOTIONS AND/OR OFnQNS If this ordinance passes, it will also create an ELEA in the south end of town, which has been a request by citizens and council. Not passing this ordinance will keep its existing structure. Motion `°i move to approve the first reading of Ordinance Number 3251, repealing and replacing AMC Chapter 10.120 — Persistent Violations with AMC Chapter 10.920 Civil Expulsions." REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. CR© 3251 Repealing Replacing AMC 10.120 with AMC 10.120 Civil Expulsions 2. EAST CAP 3. West CAP Pace 2 of 2 l Page 260 of 258 co 00 N 0 cv co v m IL a U co 00 N co 0) m IL 0 co :3.0 0-0 :C- 0- 0,- AFU c: -Cc: 2 C: I; Co E c.0 o —0 U) CML)2 2z C: 2 6) Cc C 0 0 0 E E o co 00 N 0 eY co v m IL CL x LLI r� �/ / c 0 V o 0 © � c- o o .� C a . o .U) a .T _ CL X LO — O o � © O o co_0o o . 0 �' �' cn � cn � o cn U) o .--. o c c ° o :7 � U) � c a o co Z, co a © •� c) (3) w o ,. - N M V- � Q., cO CV r Q 0) 00 I--. 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BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The City collects a 10% Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) on temporary or short-term lodging within Ash1land's, city limits. Roughly 30% of the revenues collected are reinvested into suipporting and growing tourism. On March 17, 2025, at the City Council study session, City Council discussed the approach for the use of TLT funds in the upcoming biennium. A draft strategy and specific projects linked to tourism promotion were presented to City Council for feedback and discussion at the April 1, 202'5, regular business meeting. This agenda item is a continuation of that discussion, and the feedback heard will help shape the proposed BN25-27 budget. The feedback heard at the April 1, 2025, business meeting include: • Include small event grant program to support events with <300 attendees • Include beautification efforts for South Ashland • Allow for dlirect business feedback along with overarching metrics FISCAL IMPACTS None SUGGESTED ACTIONS. MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTIONS Discussion opportuinity to provide feedlback on proposed projects for BN25-27 tourism spendling REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed TLT Strategic Plan_BNI25-27 2. Proposed TLT Expend itu res_BN25-27 Page 1 of I Page 272 of 288 Grow overnight visitors for a vibrant, year-round economy. Ashland achieves year-round economic growth through, strategic coordination an exceptional visitor experience. I 9 Maintain summer tourism, 9 Increase tourism from November through May, with, particular emphasis on January, February, and March • Diversify tourist persona overarching • Visitor -Days Volume • Overnight Visitor Volume • Visitor Spending • Visitor Demographics • Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan with, other local organizations that have significant visitor draw. • Market Ashland to visitors withiin a 2- to 6-hiour drive (drive market), with direct flights to Medford, and withiin channels that attract identified tourist personas. • increase the ability of local businesses to market to and attract visitors. • invest in, infrastructure that increases our capacity to host tourists and/or improves visitor experience. • identify, recruit, and host events that serve 300-800 people and align, with new or growing tourist personas. 9 Keep dollars local. BN25-27 Proposed TLT Projects Revenue Destination Marketing FY26 FY27 Destination Marketing 350,000 � 350,000 Business Marketing Program ........................................ 50,000 50,000 Visitor Experience Downtown Cleaning 37,000 37,000 Seasonal Downtown Beautification 34,000 34,000 Chamber Programs: Visitor Guide, Volunteer Greeter Program 15,000 15,000 . ......................................................................................................... Infrastructure Pedestrian Wayfinding 100,000 Parking Infrastruture - 100,000 Public Art 25,000 25,000 .. . Outdoor Rec Shuttle Program . . . 5,000], .......... - 5,000 Events & Attractions Event Partnership Grant & Event Recruitment 150,000 150,000 City Band 15,000 15,000 Event Calendar 50,000 15,000 Festival of Light 15,000 15,000 Overhead .25 FTE 40,000 40,000 Data, Analyfics & Research 25,000 35,000 0 Business Meeting Agiendla,ttem Travel Ashland Proposal for Destination Marketing Activities City Manager's Office 0074r. 11 _0007MM, TIME, ESTIMATE, 30 minutes CATEGORY Action Needed SUMMARY Review of proposal by Travel Ashland for destinabon marketing activities funded by Transient Lodging Tax revenues earmarked for tourism promotion. POLICIES, PLANS & GOALS SUPPORTED Community Value: Quality of life that underpins the City's economic vibrancy. BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The City collects a 10% Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) on temporary or short-term lodging within Ashland's city limits. Roughly 30% of the revenues collected are reinvested into supporting and growing tourism. Historically, City of Ashland has appropriated a portion of these funds to Travel Ashland as our local destination marketing organization. This agenda item is for Travel Ashland to share their request for TLT funds over the next biennium, and their proposal for how those funds would be used. Staff recommends that City Council approve the appropriation of TILT funds to Travel Ashland for the purpose of destination marketing with the following stipulations: • One-year contract with the option to renew. • Limitation that no more than 50% of the funds provided per year can go towards salaries, fringe benefits, and general office overhead (rent, utilities, accounting fees, insurance). • Governance structure stipulated in the contract. An example contract template is provided in this report for reference. FISCAL IMPACTS It is estimated that the City will receive a total of $3 million in TLT revenues in FY2'6, of which $900,000 will be earmarked for tourism promotion. If approved, the request from Travel Ashland will be funded through the $900,000 in tourism promotion funds. SUGGESTED ACT'IONIS, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTIONS "I move to direct staff to contract with Travel Ashland for the provision of destination marketing services as proposed by Travel Ashland [and amended by City Council discussion]." If approved), a contract will come before City Council for approval via the consent agenda. REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS Template —Travel Ashland Services Agreement Page 1 of Page 275 of 288 Pale 2 of2 W, l01G1/1/G/%O�i Page 276 of 288 -,,C I I V 01 Ir 'ASHLAND City Information City of Ashland wo 20 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 Phone: Email: Contract Summary Procurement Method: Contract Amount: Description of Services: Personal Services Agreement Consultant Information Fiirmi Name Contact: Address: Phone: Email: Destination Marketing Activities Supporting Documents: Exhibit A — Contractor"s Services Dated: Exhibit B — Living Wage Dated: Exhibit C — Governance Policiies & Procedures Dated: This Personal Services Agreement (hereinafter "Agreemient"') is entered into by andl between the City of Ashland, an Oregon municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") andl the Consultant listed under Consultant Information above, ("hereinafter "Consultant"), for the services listed under Description of Services and Supporting Documents as noted in the Contract Summary above. In the event of conflict between provisions of the Supporting Documents, the Supporting Documents shall be given precedence in the order listed above. This Agreement, the Exhibits and the Supporting Documents shall be construed to be miutually complementary and supplementary wherever possiblle. In the event of a conflict which cannot be so resolved, the provisions of this Agreement itself shall control over any conflliictiing provisions in any of the exhiiibits or supporting documents. The Consultant's initials [_] herein signify acknowledgment and agreement to this provision, if applicable, or if not sign "NA". Consultant's services are collectively referred to in this Agreement as the "Work."' Page 1 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX NOW THEREFORE, iin consideration of the miutual covenants contained herein, the City and Consultant hereby agree as follows: 1. Definitions: 1.1. "Tourism promotion" means any of the following activities: (a) advertising, publicizing, or distriibutiing information for the purpose of attracting and wellcoming tourists; (b) conductiing strategic planning and research necessary to stimulate future tourism development; (c) operating tourism promotion agencies; and (d) marketing special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. ORS 320.300(7). 1.2. "Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists. ORS 320.300(6). 1.3. "Tourist" means a person who, for business, pleasure, recreation, or participation in events related to the arts, heritage, or culture, travels from the communiiity in which that person is a resident to a diifferent commiunity of residence, and that trip (a) requiires the person to travel more than 50 miles from the community of residence; or (b) includes an overniiight stay. ORS 320.300(10). 2. Effective Date and Duration: This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2025. It shall remaiin in effect for one (1) year, ending June 30, 2026, unilless sooner terminated as specifically provided herein. There will be an option for renewal for an additional one (1) year ending June 30, 2027. The City must notify the Consultant of renewal at least 3-months in advance of expiration of agreement. 3. Compensation: City shall pay Consultant the sum listed as the "Contract Amount" under the Contract Summary on page one of this document as full compensation for Consultant's performance of all Work under this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant's total of all compensation and reimbursement under this Agreement exceed the Contract Amount without the express, written approval from the appropriate Department Head or City Manager. Payments shall be made within thirty (30) days of the date of receipt by the City of Consultant's invoice. Should this Agreement be terminated prior to completion of all Work, payments will be made for any phase of the Work complleted and accepted as of the date of termiiinatiion. 4. Consultant Obligations: 4.1. Administrative and Management Functions. The City recognizes that the Consultant is an entity of the Ashllandl Chamber of Commerce, DBA Travel Ashland. Consultant shall provide day-to-day management activities inclludinig the planniiing and acquisition of services, equiipmient, supplliies and facilities to fulfill the reqluirements of this agreement. Consultant shall be responisiblle for maintain capable and competent staff, including management staff. Consultant executive staff or designee shall attend an City Council meetings as directed by City Council to provide updates, iinformation, or other data on Travel Ashland plans and services. Consultant shall be allowed to charge against the Transient Lodging Tax (TILT) funds provided by the City to Travel Ashland an amount not Page 2 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX to exceed 50% per year for salaries, fringe benefits, rent, utilities, accountiing services, anid insurance, to perform services for the City under this agreement. 4.2. Governance. 4.2.1. The City recog niiizes thiat thie Cons ullta nit hias created the Travel Ashland Advisory Committee (TAAC) for the purpose of offerinig travel & hospitality expertise, support, counsel and direction to Consultant. 4.2.2. The TAAC shall)) consist of members which shall represent the lodging anid other tourism industries with nio one industry havinig a majority membership. 4.2.3. Purpose and Mission, Chair, Duties, and other Membership procedures are to follow those outlined in Exhibit C — Governance Policies & Procedures. 4.2.4. The TALC shiall assist in the development, review and approve the Travel Ashland annual miarketiing plan and budget. 4.2.5. The City will provide a lliiaison to the TAAC to attend monthly meetings and report back to City Counciill. 4.3. Reporting. The following are agreed upon procedures to determine Consultant's compliance with this agreement. 4.3.1. Budget. • Consultant shall submit an annual budget to thie City for review by June 1 for the fiscal period that will begin on July 1 for each year of the agreement. • Consultant shall submit a carryover budget allocation report by November 30. Thie TAAC will review anid approve the allocation of carryover funds. • Consultant must at all times identify a separate bank account from the Ashilland Chamber of Commerce to identify receipts and disbursements of funds paid and receiivedl under this contract. Any difference in the amounits paid and received shall be noted anid explaiinedl. 4.3.2. Reporting. • Consultant shall report the total of al] funds dliisbursed by line item under this agreement anid idlentiifiedl in Exhibit A — Consultant's Services and Section 4.1 Administrative anid Management Functions by November 30 eachi year. Thins total shall be compared to thie total amounits received from thie City and the dliifferenices shall)) be computed). Page 3 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX - Consultant shall provide its financial statement for each year (ending June 30) to City, wiith a comparison to the proposed budget in Section 4.3.1 above. - The actual amounts shall be traced to the Consultant's general ledger, and the budget amounts shall be compared to the proposed budget regluiredl by this agreement. - The actual amounts shall be compared by classification to the total amounts by classification that were examined under Exhibit A - Consultant's Services and Section 4.1 Administrative and Management Functions, and compute the difference. - The funds that were received but were not spent by June 30 of each year shall be incorporated in the budget for the following year. • Consultant shall report quarterly to the CITY inicludliing financial reports provided to TAAC. A Study Session will be scheduled at the discretion of the Counciill. 4.3.3. Audlit. Consultant shall provide the City with a certified financial statement audit at the Ciity's request. The City shall)) provide one -hundred twenty (120) day notice of the request. The audit shall be performed by an accountinig firm selected by the City in accordance wiith professional standards. This firm shall not have a current contractual rellationshiiip with the Chamber or be a member of the Chamber. The cost of the audit wil] be born by the Consultant. 4.3.4. Access to Records. Cons,utlanit shall)) maintain for at least six (6) years all books, documents, papers, and records whiiich are pertinent to the services provided under this agreement for purposes of audit, examinations, excerpts, and transcripts. 4.4. Independent Contractor Status. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City for any purpose. Consultant shall have the complete responsibility for the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall provide workers' compensation coverage as reqluired in ORS Chapter 656 for al] persons employed to perform Work pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant is a subject employer that will comply with ORS 656.0117. 4.5. Qualified Work. Consultant has represented, and by entering into this Agreement now represents, that all personnel assigned to the Work to be performed under this Agreement are fully qlualifiied to perform the services to whiiich they will be assigned in a skilled manner and, iif required to be registered, licensed, or bonded by the State of Oregon, are so registered, licensed, or bonded. 4.6. Work Performance Obligation. Consultant shallll, at its own risk, perform the Work described in the Description of Services and in the Supporting Documents and, unless otherwise specified in thins Agreement, furnish all labor, equiipment, and materials requiired for the proper performance of such Work. Page 4 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX 5. Insurance: Consultant shallll, at its own expense, maintain the follllowinig insurance: 5.1. Worker's Compensation. Worker's Compensation insurance iin compliance with ORS 656.0117, which requires subject employers to provide Oregon workers' compensation coverage for all their subject workers. 5.2. Workers' Compensation, Exemption. If applicable, Consultant affirms and certifies that it is exempt from providing Workers' Compensation per ORS 656.027. Exemption criteria: Enter criteria here or delete if not applicable Consultant iniiitials if exempt: Date: 5.3. Professional Liability insurance with a combined siingle limit, or the equivalent, of not less than $2,000,000 (two miiilllliion dollars) per occurrence. This is to cover any damage caused by error, omission or negligent acts related to the Work to be provided under this Agreement. 5.4. General Liability iinsuranice with a combined single limit, or the equivalenit, of not less than $2,000,000 (two million dollars) per occurrence for Bodily Injury, Death, and Property Damage. 5.5. Automobile Liability insurance with a combined single limit, or the equivalent, of not less than $2,000,000 (two mifflon dollars) for each accident for Bodliilly Injury and Property Damage, iincluding coverage for owned, hired or none -owned vehicles, as applliicablle. 5.6. Notice of cancellation or change. There shall be no cancellation, material change, reduction of limits or intent not to renew the iinsuranice coverage(s) without thirty (30) days' priior written notice from the Consultant or its insurer(s) to the City. 5.7. Additional Insured/Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall)) name the City of Ashland, Oregon, and its elected officials, officers and employees as Additional Insureds on any insurance policies, excluding Professional Liability and Workers' Compensation, required herein, but only with respect to Consultant's services to be provided under this Agreement. The consultant's insurance is primary and non-contributory. As evidence of the insurance coverages required by this Agreement, the Consultant shall furniiish acceptable insurance certificates priior to commencing the Work under this Agreement. The certifiicate wil] specify all of the parties who are Additional Insureds. Insuring companies or entiities are subject to the City's acceptance. If requested, complete copies of insurance policiies; trust agreements, etc. shall be provided to the City. The Consultant shall be financially responsible for all pertinent dleductiibles, self-inisured retentions, and/or self-insurance. 6. Termination: 6.1. Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the mutual consent of both parties. Page 5 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX 6.2. City's Convenience. This Agreement may be terminated by City at any time upon not less than thiiirty (30) days' prior written notice delivered by certifiied mail or iin person. 6.3. For Cause. City may terminate or modify this Agreement, in wholle or in part, effective upon delivery of written notice to Consultant, or at such (later date as may be established by City under any of the following condliitionis: • If City fundliing from federal, state, county or other sources is not obtained and continued at levels suffiicienit to allllow for the purchase of the indliicated quantity of services; or • If federal or state regulations or guidelines are modified, changed, or interpreted in such a way that the services are no longer allowable or appropriate for purchase under this Agreement or are no longer eligible for the funding proposed for payments authorized by this Agreement; or • If any license or certificate required by law or iregutatiion to be held by Consultant to proviide the services required by this Agreement is for any reason denied, revoked), suspended), or not renewed. 6.4. For Default or Breach. Either City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement in the event of a breach of the Agreement by the other. Prior to such termination the party seekiing termination shall giive to the other party written notice of the breach and its intent to terminate. If the party committing the breach has not entirely cured the breach within fufteen (15) days of the date of the notice, or within such other period as the party giving the notice may authorize in writing, then the Agreement may be terminated at any time thereafter by a written notice of termination by the party giviing notice. 6.4.1. Default. The ConsuItanit shall be iin default of this Agreement if Consultant: commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, certification, or obligation under the Agreement; institutes an action for relief in bankruptcy or has instituted agaiinst iit an action for insolvency; makes a general assignment for the benefit of credliitors; or ceases doing business on a regular basis of the type identified in its obligations under the Agreement; or attempts to assign riights in, or delegate duties under, this Agreement. 6.5. Obligationi/Liability of Parties. Termination or modification of this Agreement pursuant to subsections 5.1, 5.2, or 5.3 above shall be wiithout prejudice to any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued prior to such termiiination or modliification. However, upon receiving a notice of termination (regardless of whether such notice is given pursuant to subsection 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, or 5.4 of this section, Consultant shall immediately cease all activities under this Agreement, unless expresslly directed otherwise by City in the notice of termiiination. Further, upon termiiinatiion, Consultant shall deliver to City all documents, information, works -in -progress and other property that are or would be dleliverablles had) the Agreement been completed. City shall pay Consultant Page 6 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX for Work performed prior to the termination date iif such Work was performed in accordance with this Agreement. 6.6. The rights and remedies of City provided in this subsection are not exclusiive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Agreement. 7. Indernnification: Consultant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, save, and holld City, iits officers, employees, and agents harmless from any and alll losses, claiimis, actiions, costs, expenses, judgments, or other damages resulting from injury to any person (inicludliing iinjury resulting in death), or damage (includinig loss or destructions) to property, of whatsoever nature ariising out of or iincidlent to the performance of this Agreement by Consultant (including but not limited to, Consultant's employees, agents, and others designated by Consultant to perform Work or serviices attendant to this Agreement). However, Consultant shall not be helld responsible for any losses, expenses, cllaimis, costs, judgments, or other damages, caused solely by the gross negligence of City. 8. Consultant's Compliance with Tax Laws: Consultant represents and warrants to the City that: Consultant shall comply with all Oregon tax laws, including but not limiiited to ORS 305.620, ORS 305.380(4), and ORS Chapters 316, 317, 318, in addition to any rules, regulations, charter provisiions, or ordinances that implement or enforce any of the foregoing tax laws or proviisionis and any tax provisiions imposed by a political subdivisions of the State of Oregon. 9. Living Wage Requirements: If the amount of this Agreement is $26,429.65 or more, Consultant is required to comply with Chapter 3.12 of the Ashland Municipal Code by paying a living wage, as defined in that chapter, to all employees performing Work under this Agreement and to any Subcontractor who performs 50% or more of the Work under this Agreement. Consultant is also required to post the notice attached hereto as "Exhibit B" predominantly iin areas where it will be seen by all employees. 10. Notice: Whenever notice is required or permitted to be given under this Agreement, such notice shall be given in writing to the other party by personal delivery, by sending visa a reputable commercial overnight couriier, by mailing using registered or certified United States mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid), or by electronically confirmed at the addresses set forth on page one of this agreement with a copy to: City of Ashland — Legal Department 20 E. Maiin Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 Phone: (541) 488-5350 11. General Provisions: 11.1. Ownership of Work/Documents: All Work, work product, or other documents produced iin furtherance of this Agreement belong to the City, and any copyriight, patent, Page 7 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX trademark proprietary or any other protected intellectual property right shall)) vest iin and is hereby assigned to the City. 11.2. Non -appropriations Clause - Funds Available and Authorized: City has sufficient funds currently available and authorized for expendliiture to finance the costs of this Agreement withiiin the City's fiiscal year budget. Consultant understands and agrees that City's payment of amounts under this Agreement attributable to Work performed after the last day of the current fiscal year is contingent on City appropriations, or other expenditure authority sufficient to allow City iin the exercise of its reasonable adlminiiistrative discretiion, to continue to make payments under this Agreement. In the event City has inisuffiicienit appropriations, lliimitations or other expenditure authority, City may terminate this Agreement without penalty or liability to City, effective upon the delliivery of written notice to Consultant, with no further liability to Consultant. 11.3. Statutory Requirements: The following laws of the State of Oregon are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement- ORS 27913.220, 27913.230 and 27913.235. 11.4. Nondiscrimination: Consultant agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religions, creed, sex, mariital status, familial status or domestic partnership, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orienitationi, gender identity or source of income, suffer discrimination in the performance of any Work under this Agreement when employed by Consultant. Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable requiiremenits of federal and state civil rights and rehabilitation statutes, rules and regulations. Further, Consultant agrees not to dliiscrimiiinate against a disadvantaged business enterprise, minority -owned business, womian-owned business, a business that a service -disabled veteran owns or an emerging small business enterprise certified under ORS 200.055, in awarding subcontracts as required by ORS 279A. 110. 11.5. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to conflict of laws principles. Exclusive venue for litiigatiion of any action arising under thiis Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Jackson County unlless exclusive jurisdiction is in federal court, in which case exclusive venue shall be iin the federal district court for the district of Oregon. Each party expressly waives any and al] rights to maintain an action under this Agreement in any other venue, and expressly consents that, upon motion of the other party, any case may be dliismissed, or its venue transferred, as appropriate, so as to effectuate this choice of venue. 12. Merger: This agreement and the attached exhibits conistiitute the entire understanding and agreement between the parties. No waiver, consent, modliificatiion or change of terms of this agreement shall biind either party unilless in writing and signed by both parties. Such waiver, consent, modification or change, if made, shall)) be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given. There are no understandings, agreements, or representations, Page 8 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX oral or written, not specified herein regarding thins agreement. Consultant, by signiature of its authorized representative, hereby acknowledges that hie/she has read this agreement, uniderstands it, anid agrees to be bounid by its terms anid conditions. Page 9 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in theiir respectiive names by theiir duly authorized representatives as of the dates indicated below. This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, with equal) force and effect as if executed in a siingle document. Sy of Ashillan& "#TXz-'#YXX 0 1 . By: By., Sabrina Cotta, Interim City Manager Signature XM Title Purchase Ordler No. Date (� L-9 is to be submitted with this signed Agreement) APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Page 10 of 8 Personal Services Agreement Between the City of Ashland and XXXXX Exhibit B City of Ashland LIVING For all hours worked under a service contract between their employer and, the City of Ashland if the contract exceeds $26,429.65 or more. For all hours worked in a month, if the employee spends 50% or more of the employee's time in that month �per hour, effective June 30, 2024. The ILliving Wage is adjusted annually every June 30 Iby the Consumer Price Index. working on a project or portion of the business of their employer, if the employer has ten or more employees, and has received financial assistance for the project or business from the City of Ashland over $26,4219.,65. If their employer is the City of Ashland, including the Parks and Recreation Department. In calculating the living wage, employers may add the value of health care, retirement, 401 K, and IRS, eligible cafeteria plans (including childcare) benefits to the employee's amount of wages. • Note: For temporary and part-time employees, the Living Wage does not apply to the first 1040 hours worked in any calendar year. For more details, please see Ashland Municipal Code Section 3.12.020. Call the Ashland City Manager's office at 541-488-6002 or write to the City Manager, City Hall, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520, or visit the City's website atwI.......w......w.........c......s..h..l.a.....n..<J......gratis . Notice to Employers: This notice must be posted in areas where it can be seen by all employees. A�HLAND Exhibit C Certificationis/Representationis: Consultant, by and through its authorized representative, under penalty of perjury, certifies that (a) the number shown on the attached W-9 form is its correct taxpayer ID (or is waitiing for the niumiber to be issued to it and (b) Consultant is not subject to backup withholding because: (ii) it is exempt from backup withholding, or (iiii) it has not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that it is subject to backup wiithhiolding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified it that it is no Monger subject to backup withholding. Consultant further represents and warrants to City that: (a) it has the power and authority to enter iinto this Agreement and perform the Work, (b) the Agreement, when executed and delivered, shall be a valid and biinding obligation of Consultant enforceable in accordance with its terms, (c) the work under the Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the highest professional standards, and (d) Consultant is qualified, professionally competent, and duly licensed (iif applicable) to perform the Work. Consultant also certifies under penalty of perjury that its business is not in violation of any Oregon tax laws, it is an independent contractor as defined iin the Agreement, it is authorized to do business in the State of Oregon, and Consultant has checked four or more of the following criteria that apply to its business. (1) Consultant carries out the work or services at a location separate from a private residence or is in a specific portion of a private residence, set aside as the location of the business. (2) Commercial advertising or business cards or a trade association membership are purchased for the business. (3) Telephone listing is used for the business separate from the personal residence listing. (4) Labor or services are performed only pursuant to written contracts. (5) Labor or services are performed for two or more different persons within a period of one year. (6) Consultant assumes fiinancial responsibility for defective workmanishiiip or for service not provided as evidenced by the ownership of performance bonds, warranties, errors and omission (professional liability) iinsuranice or liability insurance relating to the Work or services to be provided. Consultant's signature MIM From: noreoly(cbcivici2lus. com To: Ashland City Recorder Subject: Online Form Submittal: City Council Public Testimony Form Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 2:05:48 PM [EXTERNAL SENDER] City Council Public Testimony Form Public Testimony Use this form to submit public testimony for City Council meetings. Testimony is accepted for both general public forum items and agenda items. This form must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting to be on the record. Public testimony will be included in the agenda packet. If you wish to speak to the Council in person at a meeting, you must fill out a Speaker Request form available on -site. Do not use this form. Full Name Megan Donegan Meeting Date 05/06/2025 Email Address Are you a City of Yes Ashland resident? Indicate if you want to Written provide written testimony, or if you want to speak via Zoom. Indicate if you would Public Forum like to speak during Public Forum or for an agenda item. If speaking on an Parks and Recreation -- Utility Fee agenda item, indicate which item. Written Testimony Dear Members of the Ashland City Council, (Leave this section blank if you are I'm writing today not only as a resident of this beautiful town but requesting to speak as a mother of two young children —ages 7 and 2—who rely deeply on our local parks and community facilities. Like so many electronically.) families in Ashland, we use at least one of these public amenities every single day. These spaces are more than just conveniences —they are lifelines. With summer temperatures climbing year after year, the splash pad, the Daniel Meyer Pool, and shaded park spaces have become essential for families trying to keep their kids safe and cool. The North Mountain Nature Center is where my children first discovered tadpoles and learned the names of native trees. These places spark joy, connection, and belonging —not just for my family, but for hundreds of others across the city. Closing these facilities would have a crushing impact on this community. Families will feel it first —and hardest. We are already seeing how difficult it is for working parents to find safe, affordable, accessible places for their kids to play, learn, and thrive. Removing these resources would make life here harder, not better. And as families struggle, they will leave. We talk often about wanting to attract and retain young families in Ashland. This is how we do it —by investing in what makes this town livable, vibrant, and full of heart. I know no one wants to see a fee added to our utility bills. But the cost of losing our parks would be far greater. Not just in dollars, but in community, in equity, and in quality of life. Please, I urge you to approve the monthly utility fee to protect our parks and community spaces. Let's not move backwards. Let's be the kind of city that says yes to families, yes to nature, and yes to a future where children can grow up outdoors, laughing under sprinklers and exploring forest trails. With gratitude and hope, Megan Donegan Ashland Resident and Mother of Two Upload a file or image Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: Heidi Hill To: City of Ashland Public Testimony Cc: Sabrina Cotta Subject: ECAP - Grant - Ashland Family YMCA - Testimony Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 2:08:23 PM Attachments: Preschool Testimonials 4.30.2025.odf Preschool Program Fundraising Flyer.odf [EXTERNAL SENDER] Good afternoon, I hope to be there in person this afternoon to provide testimony, but I am juggling a few other meetings and deadlines. I wanted to reach out to share how much the ECAP grant has meant to our YMCA and the families we serve. We began our journey of response to the childcare crisis two years ago. Our desire was to provide the highest quality early learning and childcare experience with the needs of the workforce in mind. Our board invested significant surplus resources into building this program well before any compensation was to be had from tuition. The partnership from the City contributed greatly to our confidence in continuing down the path. The City of Ashland has a livability and affordability issue. 90% of the YMCA full time staff are not able to live in the city due to the cost of housing. We see this trend in healthcare, education, and other businesses as well. City residents depend on this commuter workforce and the diversity in age and skills lends to a more vibrant and livable Ashland. While the grant of $90,000 in comparison to the city budget is small, the impact is BIG. Attached you will find a campaign piece for our program that outlines our history and what we provide in addition to testimony from families that have benefited from this grant. I can confidently say that every child we have in our care in preschool has benefited from these dollars. Perhaps more importantly, the city's donation continues to bring confidence to our board to continue to support this line of service and even build upon it. I realize social services are outside of the customary purview of city government, and I respect that. However, since Ashland does not seem to be able to bend the cost curve of local housing, we hope that this budget committee finds the impact this small pool of funds can make large enough to continue to support. Heidi Hill, CEO / Executive Director ASHLAND FAMILY YMCA 540 YMCA Way, Ashland, OR 97520 p 541-482-9622 ext. 306 The Y, All Are Welcome Here: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. e heidi@ashlandymca.org w www.ashiandymca.org F s c a ui F °a uuraIII A Growing Need, A Growing Program We believe every child deserves access to quality early childhood education. 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Your donation to our scholarship campaign will provide access to all families. Scan to Donate Today! Direct donation questions to office@ashiandymca.org 7:30am-6:00pm Monday -Friday Half Day (7:30am-12pm): $1,125/month Full Day (7:30am-6pm): $1,500/month Includes: Year-round care including school breaks & summer break, breakfast & lunch, yoga, Zumba & swim lessons. 540 YMCA Way www.ashiandymca.org 541.482.9622 ASHLAND FAMILY YMCA thp 1�)RESC1111111100L U��4 TALE��4T licensed Talent program Walker Elementary with a curricuum that allows for imaginative play, movement, STEAM, and morel. Our preschool promotes active learning that incorporates acceptance and diversity. '.. a `' / ,.. Half -Day- , l 0 e ^u Via' III III r° i L e s s aII°°Im �hrlIIdluded Tuition is $1,125 per child per month Ac Qa,ah a eo n i c F511 ay BasedFull-Day from �A ; ivaau III �u ° Iii � ivaau IIII uaa Ilu°aiu°�� Tuition is 1, 5 � p� � Full -Day er child per month Nxnn Materials Fee l l 0 "IIII'"Y�f"11liQa°ah l �xxnn, I ass 5 IIII!"„,",es • B ffihr'ig,,, lQaaal Staff • IIIIr aqua alllldast & Lw,'iadI°°lilt III alGlll ov III ded F iiin anc! M Ass Illi staIn1x a°aak 11 o Xll IIU Kll°°li�jo aaw ,,u) rII°'�aU III ALL AAFFORDABLE i WiPreschool Promise at our Helman i Preschool Director, 5uzie, by email at preschooloashlandymca. org for more informatiol YMCA u I u r s hipYII cipie III it Testimord'als "My name is Melissa and I am a single mother who works for the Ashland School District. The financial support that I am requesting to help cover part of the cost of preschool for my daughter makes the difference for us being able to continue to afford our living expenses in Ashland. Without the YMCA's financial assistance, I would not be able to afford preschool for my daughter and we have no family nearby who would be able to care for her while I am at work. Knowing she is somewhere safe and cared for each day with the team at the Ashland YMCA gives me peace of mind. I am so thankful for the assistance and care of the YMCA as I raise my daughter. She has had so many opportunities to engage in activities due to the past financial assistance from the Ashland YMCA and for that I will be forever grateful." Walker Preschool parent, August 2024 "Thank you so much for the update and the assistance. It has helped immensely with me trying to support a family of 5 on my one income. I appreciate all the help and financial assistance I have been provided. Levi would not have been able to attend preschool and gain all the skills he has without it." Helman Preschool Parent, June 2024 540 YMCA Way .as a a.or 541.482.96 22 "The Ashland YMCA and Heiman Elementary campus have been important landmarks for myself and my family for going on two generations now, and I'm so proud that my daughter gets to attend the same schools I did when I was her age. My parents live across the street from Heiman, and they get so much joy in walking to pick my sweet girl up from school every day. Heiman is more than just a school- it is the cornerstone of our family. We are a proud blended family- I'm a recently remarried widow raising my daughter and my stepdaughter on a tight family budget. My late husband's passing has led us to tighten our purse strings even more. Additionally, my stepdaughter was born at 27 weeks, and is still overcoming many health challenges stemming from this. Even with insurance, the costs can be astronomical. Our family loves living in Ashland, and our roots here grow deep, but it is not without its challenges. The fiscal landscape in Ashland is rapidly changing, and we need all the help we can to stay afloat. Both of my children are enrolled in the summer session Preschool at the YMCA (One at Heiman and the other at Walker), and the scholarship program makes their participation possible. Without scholarship funds, the monthly cost of sending my two girls to preschool is almost equal to my monthly take home pay. We've been told that it takes a village to raise a family, and I'm lucky to have found my village here, with the YMCA and Heiman. I'm hoping that my village can continue to thrive and the programs that have uch good in our community can do even more good. daughters into the 1 2025 From: noreoly(cbcivici2lus. com To: Ashland City Recorder Subject: Online Form Submittal: City Council Public Testimony Form Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025 3:37:22 PM [EXTERNAL SENDER] City Council Public Testimony Form Public Testimony Use this form to submit public testimony for City Council meetings. Testimony is accepted for both general public forum items and agenda items. This form must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting to be on the record. Public testimony will be included in the agenda packet. If you wish to speak to the Council in person at a meeting, you must fill out a Speaker Request form available on -site. Do not use this form. Full Name Eric Navickas Meeting Date May 6, 2025 Email Address Are you a City of Yes Ashland resident? Indicate if you want to Written provide written testimony, or if you want to speak via Zoom. Indicate if you would Agenda Item like to speak during Public Forum or for an agenda item. If speaking on an Field not completed. agenda item, indicate which item. Written Testimony Public Comment: (Leave this section Agenda Item, X. PUBLIC HEARING a. First Reading of blank if you are Ordinances 3249, 3250, 3251, and 3263 to implement the requesting to speak Climate Friendly Area Overlay electronically.) Council, Please Read my opinion piece that I wrote for social media and copied below the specific changes I am requesting. I would like to bring up 3 specific changes I believe would benefit the proposal: 1. Remove the allowance for housing on the ground floor in the downtown area. (described in opinion piece) 2. On page 7 of 10 with Ordinance #3249 Exhibit A, please remove the exception "Mixed -use buildings are exempt from the minimum density if it has a FAR of 2.0 or greater." This makes no sense, there is no reason a larger building or more densely sited building should be exempt from minimum unit density requirements. The intent here is to maximize the number of dwelling units required, removing this only promotes less large units. 3. On Page 8 of !0 it states. "Plazas and pedestrian areas shall count as floor area for the purposes of meeting the minimum FAR. Plazas and pedestrian areas may also be applied toward meeting the landscaping area requirements but shall not constitute more than 50% of the required area." This has been a problem in the past because courts have ruled that parking is included as a "pedestrian area", ultimately reducing the FAR requirement significantly. I would rewrite the clause to say "Plazas and pedestrian areas, excluding parking, shall count as.....,, Here is my opinion piece: The Council will be discussing major zoning changes for sections of Ashland including the downtown, commercial zones in the south end of town, and the railroad property. This is being done under state mandates to create Climate Friendly Areas within the city. I strongly support the general interest in creating higher density areas within Ashland that allow mixed -use development and agree with much of the proposed changes. I do, however, feel that in some cases the overemphasis on housing, although an obvious need in our community, is compromising other zoning needs that are critical to climate -friendly development. The downtown is especially critical as the proposed changes would allow housing to be developed within the entire ground floor. The historic pattern that establishes the downtown as a commercial zone has always restricted the ground floor for commercial space while housing is appropriately allowed on upper floors. This change could seriously affect the commercial character of our downtown and the vitality of a continuous commercial district. Fracturing the commercial street frontage with private housing will negatively impact the economic vitality of this commercial district much like closed or boarded up businesses. This is a very risky proposal that will have long range implications to the detriment of this important commercial and employment district. The changes to remove the density limit for residential units and allow for increased height limits, up to 60 feet or 5 stories if affordable units are included, are good changes that will adequately address the needs for additional housing but the council should stop there. There is no need to allow development of housing on the ground floor. The railroad property has been well established as an Employment Zone. There was a master -planning effort in 2001 that allowed a residential overlay, however, the intent was still to reinforce the overall concepts within Senate Bill 100, to create communities where people both live and work and avoid the climate -unfriendly impacts of commuter cities. What we've seen along Clear Creek Drive in Ashland is the development of what one might call a design district, with design -oriented firms on the bottom floor and housing above. It would be nice to see this type of development continue to provide employment opportunities for professionals and, as planned, eventually to tie into Fourth Street. Instead, code changes are already allowing development of the entire ground floor for residential uses. This proposal further codifies those allowances, and will allow developers to forgo commercial or office development within the projects in this neighborhood. Again, the increased height allowances can adequately allow for housing while maintaining the intent of this property to provide employment within our community. I, personally, have always been a fan of Jane Jacobs, her interest in mixed -use development and her critiques of the policies of overemphasis on transportation promoted by Robert Moses and other traffic engineers as discussed in The Death and Life of Great American Cities. I believe it is important, however, to read her later works, The Economy of Cities, and Cities and the Wealth of Nations. In these books she discusses the importance of cities as incubators of economic growth through developing import replacement products and how gentrification and globalization can destroy the economic vitality of cities. Without employment, cities die and exclusive housing can be one of the forces that pushes out employment. There are many positive changes included within this effort but let's remember that sacrificing our employment opportunities and zoning in order to achieve housing will likely result in a much less climate friendly future. Senate Bill 100 came out of an environmentally conscious era in the early 1970's, the intent was always to create whole communities where people live and work while attempting to discourage the heavy footprint of a commuter society. Upload a file or image Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Alissa Kolodzinski From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, May 05, 2025 4:44 PM To: Ashland City Recorder Subject: Online Form Submittal: City Council Public Testimony Form [EXTERNAL SENDER] City Council Public Testimony Form Public Testimony Use this form to submit public testimony for City Council meetings. Testimony is accepted for both general public forum items and agenda items. This form must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting to be on the record. Public testimony will be included in the agenda packet. If you wish to speak to the Council in person at a meeting, you must fill out a Speaker Request form available on -site. Do not use this form. Full Name Paul Mozina Meeting Date 5/6/2025 Email Address Are you a City of Yes Ashland resident? Indicate if you want to Via Zoom provide written testimony, or if you want to speak via Zoom. Indicate if you would Agenda Item like to speak during Public Forum or for an agenda item. 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