Public Hearing Notice for Floodplain Development Code Amendments

Public Notice

The public is invited to attend and testify at a public hearing for

an update to Lowell’s Floodplain Development Code.

City of Lowell, Oregon

The City of Lowell participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As such, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) require routine updates to the floodplain development code using the State of Oregon’s Model Flood Hazard Ordinance.

The update of the floodplain development code is a part of a required the NFIP Community Assistance visit conducted by DLCD.

There are no changes in zoning designations or changes to the uses allowed in any particular zone.

The amendments to the Lowell Development Code will be specific to floodplain development. The City will follow a TYPE IV Legislative land use process. As such, two public hearings will be held on the proposed amendments.

The first public hearing will be December 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in front of the Lowell Planning Commission. Planning Commission will issue a recommendation onto City Council for final action.

The second public hearing will be December 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in front of the Lowell City Council.

Both public hearings will occur at the Maggie Osgood Library at 70 N. Pioneer Street at 7:00 p.m.

A remote hearing option via Zoom will be available. To attend remotely, please email the City Administrator at jcaudle@ci.lowell.or.us or call 541-937-2157.

The meeting materials and zoom link will also be posted on the City’s website at https://www.ci.lowell.or.us/.

For questions or to submit written testimony, please contact the City Administrator.