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Wondering what to do with Christmas trees and wreaths now that the holidays are over? Below are some local resources for recycling them this year.

Before you donate or compost your tree, consider the health of your tree and the environment. Invasive species can hitch a ride on trees and other materials and become a problem for our region's habitats if left in backyards and compost piles. If you notice any invasive bugs or pests, choose to burn your tree in a safe and appropriate manner, or cut it up, bag it, and place it in your regular garbage. 

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What is your connection to Milwaukie? (i.e. Milwaukie resident, City employee, Tree Board member, etc.)

The applicant is seeking a zone change for 4 properties from R-7 to R-5 to allow for subdivision.  

File Number
ZA-2018-002

Application Type
Zoning Map Amendment

Location
Railroad Ave and Stanley Ave
Taxlots: 12E31DD03000,12E31DD02900, 12E31DD03100, 12E31DB01300 

Current Status
Approved

Public Hearing(s)
January 22, 2019 Planning Commission

Step 1: Permit Submittal

• Submit for permit (contractors submit digitally online at www.buildingpermits.oregon.gov, homeowners please call our office at 503-786-7623)
• Upload plans
• Applicant receives invoice by email
• Applicant pays plan review fees (fees must be paid prior to plan review)

Step 2: Plan Review

The applicant is seeking approval to permit the use of the single-family home as a Vacation Rental, which is a Conditional Use in the R-5 zone.  

File Number
CU-2018-004

Application Type
Conditional Use 

Location
3316 SE Washington St

Current Status
Approved with Conditions

Public Hearing
February 12, 2019 Planning Commission

The applicant is seeking approval for construction of a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).  

File Number
ADU-2018-003

Application Type
Accessory Dwelling Unit Type II 

Location
10165 SE 37th Ave 

Current Status
Notice of Type II Land Use Proposal and Application Referral sent December 19, 2018

NDA(s)
Ardenwald

Resources to Help Plant, Protect, and Promote Trees in Milwaukie

Milwaukie Police

Case number 18-8553

Suspect stole items from business in downtown Milwaukie

Please contact Detective Tony Cereghino

cereghinot@milwaukieoregon.gov or 503-786-7476