The Land Use element (or chapter) is designed to support development that adheres to the City’s vision to ensure Camas’ future is as bright as its past. The Growth Management Act establishes land use designations to accommodate the City’s population and employment projections. The development of land in accordance with the goals and policies included in the Land Use element will ensure the achievement of an appropriate balance of public facilities, housing, employment, services, and recreational uses throughout the city.
The element includes a vision and six goals, as follows.
VISION: Camas embraces its small-town feel while responsibly managing growth, ensuring a prosperous and livable future for all. Camas provides a variety of housing options that meet the needs of all residents, while ensuring the town's charm and livability are sustained. Camas is home to a thriving economy and diverse businesses, affording residents ample employment opportunities and access to high wage jobs. Neighborhood commercial hubs connect residents to daily services and amenities through a network of sidewalks and bike lanes, improving access and connectivity.
Goal LU-1 Citywide Land Use
Maintain a land use pattern that respects the natural environment and existing uses while accommodating a mix of housing and employment opportunities to meet the City’s growth projections in coordination with the capital improvement plan.
Goal LU-2 Employment Land
Create a diversified economy and serve Camas residents, businesses, and tourists by providing sufficient land throughout the City to support a variety of business types and employment opportunities.
Goal LU-3 Neighborhoods
Create vibrant, stable, and livable neighborhoods with a variety of housing choices that meet all stages in the life cycle and the range of affordability.
Goal LU-4 Natural Environment
Develop an interconnected network of parks, trails, and open space to enhance the quality of life for Camas residents and visitors and support and preserve wildlife corridors and natural resources.
Goal LU-5 Mixed-Use Areas
Foster economically and socially diverse mixed-use neighborhoods that meet the multi-modal transportation, housing, employment, education, recreation, and health needs of the community.
Goal LU-6 Design Overlay Areas
Create attractive and welcoming areas in the City and distinguish Camas from adjacent jurisdictions through the development of design overlays.
Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions. Your input will help us prioritize the actions that best support the vision and goals for land use.
