In preparing for the next 20 years of land use in Wasco County, understanding economic trends and employment forecasts can help appropriate needed land uses like residential and commercial.
CPAW and Recommendations for Wasco County 2040
Over the last year, Wasco County Planning Department staff has worked with the Community Planning Assistance for Wildfires (CPAW) team to evaluate Wasco County’s wildfire risks and determine possible land use planning strategies that can be used to reduce risk.
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Land Use Planning Solutions: Transfer Development Rights
If you have seen our land use planning solutions mind map, you may have noticed the phrase Transfer Development Rights. Continue reading “Land Use Planning Solutions: Transfer Development Rights”
What’s Next for Wasco County 2040
In December and January, Planning Department staff will be presenting proposed amendments to Chapters 2, 3, 6 and 9 to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. These correlate to work tasks 5-8, or land use planning incentives, agri-tourism, water resources and economic development. Continue reading “What’s Next for Wasco County 2040”