Portland Metro Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Portland Metro held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 40% compared to May (133 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Annexation of ~29 acres in Hillsboro along NE Evergreen Rd

Approved.

Ordinance 26-1545 annexing to the Metro district approximately 29 acres in Hillsboro along Northeast Evergreen Road, Northwest 273rd. This ordinance affects the industrial property. Testimony in favor was received on behalf of the applicant at the June 11 first reading. Approved by roll call.

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Annexation of ~0.5 acre along NW Springfield Rd in Washington County

Approved.

Ordinance 26-1546 annexing to the Metro district approximately half an acre along Northwest Springfield Road in Washington County. No testimony received at the June 11 first reading. Approved by roll call.

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2040 construction excise tax grant awards (Q2)

Approved.

Resolution 26-5605 approving FY2025-2026 2040 grant awards funded with construction excise tax, totaling just under $2 million: City of Tualatin downtown design framework ($740,000); TriMet site studies/development concepts for Elmonica (Beaverton) and Tigard park-and-rides ($640,000); Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission/OMSI district identity framework (~$500,000); City of River Grove comp plan/zoning code audit ($93,000, reduced from $103,000 request). Approved by roll call.

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Declaration of District 4 Council Vacancy

Approved.

Resolution 26-5617 declaring vacancy in Metro Council District 4 seat. Open application process to follow with interviews and public hearing scheduled for July 9th. New councilor must take office by August 31st per Metro Code.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 12 instances
• land use: 9 instances
• industrial: 7 instances
• mixed use: 3 instances
• commercial: 3 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in May.

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