EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks so much to Jerry Keene for this update (and links) about the County STR Ordinance update. We will be posting regular information and regular updates from The Oceansider. “It takes a village” or someone in each community providing updates for everyone in the County. It’s helpful for Nehalem to know what’s going on in Neskowin. Each community…
Category: Tillamook County Board of Commissioners
TILLAMOOK COUNTY OFFICES DELAYED OPENING MARCH 1st; BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING VIRTUAL ONLY TOMORROW
Due to predicted inclement weather conditions, all Tillamook County non-essential county offices and the Tillamook County Health and Human Services Department and clinics will open at 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2023. The regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners’ meeting for Wednesday, March 1, 2023 will be held virtually only.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Winter Storm Thanks
Tillamook County would like to thank the heroes of last week’s winter storm, which unexpectedly dumped over a foot of snow in parts of the county. While kids and kids-at-heart enjoyed snow days, others worked around the clock to restore power, clear roads, man emergency warming shelters and help neighbors in need. A heartfelt thank you to the Tillamook County…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Winter Storm Update – 2/24/23; CARE Warming Center OPEN Tonight 2/24/23
Weather Update: Temperatures will rise this afternoon and fall again tonight to the low 20s and possibly below. Moisture on the roads will freeze and driving conditions could be treacherous Saturday morning. Please avoid driving Saturday morning and remain cautious throughout the day. Even when it is sunny and above freezing during the afternoons, ice may remain on the road in shady areas where the sun doesn’t hit…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY UPDATE: Winter Storm and Warming Centers Open in Tillamook, Wheeler, Nehalem & Manzanita Tonight
Thursday, February 23, 2023 5 p.m. Warming Centers: In response to the dangerous weather conditions for people without shelter, and for people without power, a number of warming center options are available Thursday night in Tillamook County: CARE, Inc. in Tillamook will have a warming center open at the First Christian Church, 2203 4th St, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. The lobby…
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Approved; Mass Timber Prefab Panels Presentation Feb. 27th
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance for unincorporated communities approved by Tillamook County’s Board of Commissioners during January 31st hearing. After a detailed explanation of the proposed ordinance and responses to questions from Commissioners and members of the public, the Board of Commissioners voted to approve ordinance Section 5.110 to allow addition of ADUs in the unincorporated communities of Neahkahnie, Mohler,…
$550,000 awarded in tourism facilities and marketing grants
In December and January, the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association has processed $550,000 in grants funded by the transient lodging tax collected by Tillamook County. The lodging tax is paid by visitors who stay overnight (hotels, short-term rentals and campgrounds) and is used to help build capacity and infrastructure improvements for local businesses, nonprofits and agencies. In December, marketing grants totaling…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Let’s Talk About Safety In Our Community Jan. 24th; Video Interview with Tillamook Police Chief Ray Rau
Earlier this week, the second Community Conversation presented by a variety of community partners, including the Tillamook County Pioneer met at Tillamook Bay Community College. Providing a forum for people to meet informally as a community to discuss “hot topics”, find out more about community resources, and connect. The first community conversation in August, 2022, came about due to the…
Tillamook County Board of Commissioners: Business License Workgroup on Pause; Ordinance 88 off the table
On November 30, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had a public hearing on a proposed business license ordinance for businesses in unincorporated Tillamook County. The meeting room was packed with people from the business community who had concerns about the ordinance as it was written. We heard their concerns, several of which were thoughtful and helpful, and we…
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance for Tillamook County’s Unincorporated Residential Areas to Be Considered by Board of Commissioners January 30
By Tillamook County Housing Commission Tillamook County’s Board of Commissioners soon will consider adopting a new land use ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on properties in residential zones located in unincorporated communities in Tillamook County (see map below). Ordinance Section 5.110 establishes standards for ADUs and has been in the works for several months. Passage of this ordinance…
