Accessory Dwelling Unit Legislation

During the 2019 Roadshow, Wasco County Planning staff and the Citizen Advisory Group presented information about pending legislation (Senate Bill 88) that would allow for accessory dwelling units (ADU) to be permitted in rural residential zones. Based on public input, proposed amendments to Chapter 10 (Housing) of the Comprehensive Plan recommend allowing for ADUs in … Continue reading Accessory Dwelling Unit Legislation

Wasco County Health Ranking Snapshot

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds an annual health ranking program that looks at a variety of data sets at the County level to arrive at rankings for health. The 2019 rankings have been released and are available here: http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/oregon/2019/county/snapshots/065/print For 2019, Wasco County was ranked 17th in the state  with lighter colors signalling better … Continue reading Wasco County Health Ranking Snapshot