City officials work toward resolution of complaints

Officials take new look at ‘urbanization’

Costs of fight to change conditions tied to minor lot partition should be reimbursed, says property owner. City officials will review the issue Sept. 8.

Work group recommends changes to city policy

The Dalles Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday, Oct. 3, of new land use rules designed to end the practice of charging for public streets and sidewalks — sometimes as much as $150,000 — when residential land is divided into smaller lots, or requiring a commitment to pay in the future.

The Dalles Mayor Steve Lawrence assured several landowners in the urban growth boundary last week that one of their disputes with the city’s land-use policy could be resolved in the near future.