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Milwaukie’s Climate Action Plan is the roadmap to preparing for and reducing the impacts of climate change for Milwaukie's current and future generations.

How is the City of Milwaukie facing climate change?

VISION TO ACTION: COMMITTING TO CLIMATE ACTION

On October 2, 2018, Milwaukie City Council unanimously adopted the City’s first Climate Action Plan. Milwaukie’s Climate Action Plan is a bold roadmap for making real progress on climate change.

Clackamas County is currently developing a master plan to envision the future of the 16-acre Hillside public housing community. Come speak with the project team and other community members about what you would like to see come out of the master plan process. The morning workshop runs from 9:30 am to 11 am, while the evening workshop runs from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. 

The Mother Gamelin conference room is located on the second floor of the hospital and the easiest access is from the western parking lot (access from Dwyer Drive).

Do you find yourself more motivated to write when you have others by your side who are also writing? Do you enjoy book groups that explore the craft of writing? Join the Crafty Writers and Readers the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Program Room for study, critique, writing, and sharing.

Single-use plastic bag and polystyrene foam ban in effect starting March 1, 2019

Did you know that Oregonians use an estimated 1.7 billion single-use plastic bags a year? Or that polystyrene foam can last hundreds of years in landfills? A reduction in single-use plastics and polystyrene foam can mean less litter for Milwaukie and the environment.

Introduce the five topics for Block 2 of the Comprehensive Plan Update: Housing, Parks and Recreation, Energy/Climate, Hazards, and Willamette Greenway.

Residential or Commercial?

If it’s a residential use with two or fewer units, it’s a residential application and must meet the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC). If it’s a residential use with three or more units, it’s a commercial application and must meet the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).

Alarm or Suppression Systems - Used for fire Alarms, fire sprinklers or fire suppression systems

Demolition - Used to demolish the entire building

Electrical - Used for electrical permits

Residential or Commercial?

If it’s a residential use with two or fewer units, it’s a residential application and must meet the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC). If it’s a residential use with three or more units, it’s a commercial application and must meet the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).

Alarm or Suppression Systems - Used for fire Alarms, fire sprinklers or fire suppression systems

Demolition - Used to demolish the entire building

Electrical - Used for electrical permits

System Development Charges (SDCs) are one-time charges assessed on new development, additions and changes of use to pay for the costs of expanding public facilities. Growth creates additional infrastructure demands. SDCs provide a mechanism to fund new growth in a community along with the related demand placed on storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreation facilities, water and street systems. 

SDCs may be charged when: 

Below is the current adopted fee schedule for the building division along with a link to the All About Fees webpage, if you need assistance calculating fees.