Portland Metro Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Portland Metro held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 80% compared to April (74 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

North Bethany Annexation - 10 Acres on NW Kaiser Rd.

Deferred.

Ordinance 26-1543 to annex approximately 10 acres in North Bethany along NW Kaiser Rd. to Metro boundary. Property owned privately, located in unincorporated Washington County. Potential future development includes 16 dwelling units in northeast corner. Two opposition testimonies received citing wetland and environmental concerns.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Solid Waste Fees for FY 26-27

Approved.

Resolution 26-5575 adopted solid waste fees at Metro transfer stations including a 10% increase to the solid waste fee ($112.19 to $123.41 per ton), 10% increase to residential organics, 7.2% increase to commercial organics, and 9% overall tip fee increase ($162.14 to $176.70 per ton). Metro South hours reduced from 7am-7pm to 8am-5pm.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Annexation Ordinance 26-1543

Approved.

Second reading and vote on annexation ordinance 26-1543. First reading and public hearing were held May 14th with record kept open through May 21st public hearing. Testimony received both in support and opposition.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Outside Metro Service District boundary → Inside Metro Service District boundary (annexation), approximately 10 acres at NW Kaiser Rd., North Bethany, unincorporated Washington County (Private property owner (represented by OTAC/Chris Green))

Top Keywords This Month

• industrial: 26 instances
• annexation: 23 instances
• land use: 22 instances
• residential: 11 instances
• density: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial is new this month with 26 mentions, not present in April.
• Annexation came up 360% more often than April.
• Land use saw 83% more mentions month-over-month.
• Residential is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in April.
• Density is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in April.

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