The Planning Commission reviewed applications for the open space taxation program, which aims to protect environmental resources, scenic landscapes, and wildlife habitats. As part of this, they approved an 11.37-acre property along Lacamas Creek for a stream protection classification. The property qualified for this open space designation because it is contiguous to a designated state shoreline and is regulated under the county's Shoreline Master Program.
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Clark County Planning Commission · Mar 19, 2026 · 9:57–10:20 · Watch on CVTV ↗
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8:51 So for example, here in 2019, there was 8,796 acres across 582 owners. And then as of 2026, there's 4,625 acres across 245 owners. So the table shows the difference there with the market value and current use value, which reflects the tax incentive provided for landowners who preserve these qualifying open space resources. Next slide, please. So Clark County code identifies several categories that can qualify for open space. These include the conservation enhancement of natural resources, the stream protection, soil conservation, enhancement of recreational opportunities and historical sites.
9:51 These local categories align with the broader intent of the state's open space program, which focuses on protecting the environmental resources, the scenic landscapes, wildlife habitat and other historical significant areas. Next slide, please. And so for the 2020/2025 review cycle, the county received three open space classification applications. After review, we determined that two of the applications qualify for historical sites under Clark County code 3.08.060. And then the last one qualifies for stream protection under Clark County code 3.08040.
10:45 And the current use fee is $2,282, which includes the processing fee and review fee. Next slide, please. There's several key criteria that are required for all open space applications and for the classification itself. First, the parcel size requirements under the code require them to be at least 10 contiguous acres excluded of one acre home site unless the application qualifies under special categories
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direct keyword 9:57–10:20 habitat, shoreline management, wildlife
rvation, enhancement of recreational opportunities and historical sites. These local categories align with the broader intent of the state's open space program, which focuses on protecting the environmental resources, the scenic landscapes, wildlife habitat and other historical significant areas. Next slide, please. And so for the 2020/2025 review cycle, the county received three open space classification applications. After review, we determined that two of the applications qualify for historic