Web Page

In late 2020 the Collections Team of the library-wide DEI Committee agreed to launch a diversity audit to assess the current collection for its representation of diverse groups and populations.  We wanted an answer to the question, “Who are our books about?”  Diversity audits can be used to collect data on any number of factors, including workplace demographics, services and programs, and collections.

Request to modify a condition of approval from land use file #CSU-2017-007, which approved a major renovation of the Milwaukie High School campus. The condition in question required dedication of public right-of-way (ROW) at the east end of Adams Street for a future connection to 23^rd Avenue on the school campus. The modification would require a public access easement instead of ROW dedication; although a future full-street improvement is unlikely, the City wishes to preserve the option for a future bicycle/pedestrian connection.

Milwaukie’s private residential tree code went into effect on May 19, 2022.

How to apply for a private tree permit

Tree permit applications are now offered through GovBuilt, Milwaukie's new online permitting system. Click here to apply for a private tree removal permit.

The City of Milwaukie tracks residential development data and produces monthly reports. These reports highlight neighborhood activity, new project approvals, construction starts, and completions. There are three phases of development that the city tracks:  in planning, in building, and completed.  Units “in planning” are currently undergoing review for compliance with zoning and site standards. Units “in building” are under construction.

For the most recent development report please see Supporting Documents, below.

The community is invited to Scott Park (10660 SE 21^st St.) on May 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a kick-off celebration for the park's redevelopment. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts about how Scott Park should be redeveloped, and enjoy food and family activities.

Beginning June 1, kids, teens and adults are invited to earn prizes for reading by joining the Library’s summer reading program – Read Beyond the Beaten Path!  All ages are welcome to participate; even babies and toddlers can join in the fun by tracking days they sing or listen to stories. 

Kids and teens get a free book when they sign up.  Teens can also enter weekly prize  drawings by turning in book review slips for every book read. 

Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 10 Housing requires the city to conduct a Housing Capacity Analysis, otherwise known as a Housing Need Analysis, every six years.

People who live in Milwaukie — or want to — have different housing needs. More housing variety can help meet those needs. In many residential areas the city only allowed people to build new single-detached homes, a housing type that can be expensive and usually is occupied by homeowners rather than renters.

A meeting of the Budget Committee of the Milwaukie Redevelopment Commission (MRC), Clackamas County, State of Oregon, on the budget for the biennium July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall (10722 SE Main St.) on May 7, 2022, at 9 a.m. This is a public meeting to receive the executive director’s budget message, and the proposed biennial budget document will be presented to the committee.