News and Events

Leprechaun Dash in Durham Park

March 19, 2022

8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

There will be a 5K and 10K race starting and ending at Cook Park that will take loops around the dog off-leash area and the north loop.

Posted on March 2, 2022

Blender Dash in Park

June 4, 2022

Participants in The Tualatin Blender Dash will run through obstacles and into the Durham Zombie Zone of the off-leash dog area from 9 am – noon on June 4, 2022.

Posted on January 24, 2022

Ladybug Run in Durham Park

July 9, 2022

There will be runners participating in various length events between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on July 9, 2022.  The runners will go around the dog off-leash area and be on the path that borders the railroad tracks.

Posted on January 20, 2022

Job Opening at City Hall

The City of Durham is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant at City Hall.  The position is part-time (approximately 20-25 hours per week) with flexible hours.  The Administrative Assistant serves as the City receptionist and provides general clerical support at City Hall.  Primary duties include maintaining financial records using QuickBooks, producing monthly minutes for Council and Planning Commission meetings, processing building permit applications, maintaining multiple data bases, producing a quarterly newsletter, and administering the business license and telecommunication license programs.  The duties and responsibilities are varied and require an individual who is detail-oriented and can work independently.

A more extensive list of the duties can be read here.

The application form can be found here.

The application form and a resume should be submitted to Durham City Hall at 17160 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Durham, OR  97224

The job is open until filled.

Posted on January 6, 2022

Middle Housing: Offering Housing Choice in Durham

Starting in July 2022 new code amendments will allow duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses, and cottage clusters to be built in residential areas. These new middle housing developments will mean increasing housing options for those that want them. The goal is to create more home ownership opportunities for the people of Durham. This means it will be easier for people to find the home that works best for them during their current phase of life.

These changes are required by the Oregon Legislature’s House Bill 2001, and have been adopted successfully by many other cities throughout Oregon. These changes will create choices for renters and homeowners across multiple price levels, as well as allowing for greater variety in household structures. These new opportunities will also make it easier for Durham residents to age in place, with accessible homes that still offer independence.

The project started in the fall of 2021 with a review of the current city code. The technical team then drafted code amendments that were presented to the Durham City Council and Planning Commission in two joint working sessions. The final code updates were approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council in May 2022.  The Council approved the Ordinance at their June 28th meeting and the amendments were fully adopted.  Throughout the project the wider community was updated through City newsletters and this website.  An online survey was posted to the project website from January to April 2022 and two virtual information sessions were held in February 2022 to hear from the community about their values, goals and concerns for middle housing.

FAQs

What is middle housing?

Middle housing refers to housing types that fill the gap between apartments and detached single dwellings. They can include duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes, and cottage clusters. HB 2001 includes specific definitions for each of these housing types.

  • Housing should be adaptable. Household sizes are changing and evolving as their members pass through different phases of life.
  • There is a housing crisis. Not just in Oregon but nationwide. There is not enough housing or enough types of housing to meet people’s needs.
  • Homes are more than just a place to live. Especially during COVID-19. They serve as our workplaces, our schools, and how we take care of our families and friends.

Does HB 2001 ban single family dwellings?

No, single-family detached dwellings will still be allowed. HB 2001 allows more types of housing to be constructed in low-density residential zones but does not restrict development of single-family detached dwellings.

Why was HB 2001 created?

The principles behind HB 2001 mirror a national movement, which calls for increasing housing of all types to alleviate shortages throughout the country. Here in Oregon, there is an increasing lack of housing, particularly housing priced that the average resident can afford. Oregon is one of the fastest growing states in the country, but state policies, zoning codes, community opposition, and other factors have made it challenging to accommodate population growth. HB 2001 was created to help increase the amount and types of housing available to Oregonians.

How does HB 2001 affect accessory dwelling units (ADUs)?

HB 2001 prevents local governments from requiring owner occupancy or additional parking for ADUs. ADUs are small, secondary housing units constructed on the same property as an existing house. This provision went into effect on January 1, 2020.

Can the City, private individuals, or homeowners’ associations pass new regulations or rules to prevent middle housing in other ways?

HB 2001 prohibits middle housing from being restricted through alternate means, including documents recorded against a property or other governing documents that occur on or after Aug. 8, 2019 (the effective date of the act). This means that homeowners’ associations and related groups can’t create new rules to prohibit middle housing.

Where can I find HB 2001 to read for myself?

HB 2001 can be found on the Oregon State Legislature website

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2001/Enrolled

 

 

Posted on January 5, 2022

No Garbage Pickup on 12.28.21

Due to the snow and ice we received overnight, neighborhood roads are too slick and Pride will not be running residential routes today.

Here are updated links for customers:

 

Posted on December 28, 2021

Regatta 5K Run through Durham Park

October 16, 2021

7:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Fundraiser for the Cpl Lembke Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Participants will start in Tualatin and go along the north loop trail in Durham Park.

Posted on October 7, 2021