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 (Ordinance 26-1545)

Approved.

Annexed approximately 29 acres of industrial property to the Metro district in Hillsboro along NE Evergreen Rd and NW 273rd. First reading and public hearing held June 11 with testimony in favor on behalf of the applicant. Passed unanimously by roll call.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Annexation of ~0.5 acre in Washington County (Ordinance 26-1546)

Approved.

Annexed approximately half an acre to the Metro district along NW Springfield Rd in Washington County. First reading and public hearing held June 11 with no testimony received. Passed unanimously by roll call.

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2040 Construction Excise Tax Grant Awards (Resolution 26-5605)

Approved.

Approved Q2 2040 grant awards totaling just under $2 million: City of Tualatin $740,000 for downtown design framework; TriMet $640,000 for site studies at Elmonica (Beaverton) and Tigard park-and-ride sites; Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission/OMSI just under $500,000 for OMSI district identity framework; City of River Grove $93,000 (of $103,000 requested) for comprehensive plan and zoning code audit. Passed unanimously by roll call.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

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.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

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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