Area 93 update

House Bill 3067 will provide a process to change the boundaries between Washington and Multnomah counties, to bring “Area 93” into Washington County. On March 18, House Bill 3067 passed in the House on a 58-0 vote. The Senate Rural Communities and Economic Development Committee has scheduled a hearing and possible work session on House Bill 3067 for May 16 at 3 pm.

From the “Floor Letter” that was sent to all members of the Oregon House in March: “House Bill 3067 was developed to address a long-standing urban development challenge in the Portland metropolitan area. As part of its 2002 urban growth boundary expansion, Metro added a 160-acre parcel known as “Area 93” in northwest Multnomah County to the UGB. But due to a variety of factors unique to Area 93 (including its specific location adjacent to Washington County and its distance from urbanized areas of Multnomah County), the governments of the region have been unable to complete the planning that would allow its efficient urbanization.

“For the past year, Washington County, Multnomah County and Metro have been working hard to develop a solution that will finally enable landowners in the area to receive county services and urbanize their property. HB 3067 provides a process for moving Area 93 from Multnomah County into Washington County, pursuant to agreement between the counties. The bill establishes a deadline of January 1, 2014 for the counties to reach that agreement. Washington County is prepared to provide services to Area 93 once the county line is moved, and all three governments are committed to resolving this situation in a way that works on the ground for residents of the area.

“HB 3067 received the unanimous endorsement of the House Committee on Land Use and has no known opposition. Washington County, Multnomah County and Metro urge you to support HB 3067.”

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