Why is the Planning Department approving so much development?

Due to Canby's proximity to the Portland Metro area, the region's housing shortage, and our community's reputation for having a high quality of life, Canby continues to experience intense pressure to grow. While the Planning Department and Planning Commission are tasked with evaluating consistency between development proposals and applicable regulations, neither party initiates development. Development proposals come before decision makers (the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and/or City Council) when property owners decide to utilize the development capacity on their property, which is based on zoning. As such, the amount of development occurring in Canby at any point in time is largely a function of market forces.