CAMAS MILL DISTRICT PLAN
Discussion Draft
January 6, 2026
This one example shows the community thinking of the possible, something only available through inclusion of this overlay process in Our Camas 2045. This is how Camas creates its future through building community. PLAN OVERLAY. The City of Camas requests the Department of Ecology use this chapter as an overlay for the lands shown in Attachment Two. This chapter is city policy for the ongoing cleanup of non-operational areas and any future areas that may be added, pursuant to Agreed Order 18201. This overlay serves as the City of Camas guidance for the Department of Ecology’s implementation of the Model Toxics Control Act and supports a cleanup to unrestricted uses. This chapter further expresses the city’s support for modeling of groundwater to assure potential contamination for all sources is required as suggested by the Columbia Riverkeeper and included by DOE in the mill’s NPDES permit. Consistent with this overlay, the City of Camas requests Clark County designate non- operational portions of the mill as “redevelopable” vice non-vacant industrial land. This will make the land available for use in meeting future state requirements for a ff ordable and sustainable development. MX-MD Mill District Mixed Use. This overlay zone provides a wide range of commercial, institutional and residential uses in the non-operational areas of the Camas Mill. These are subject to environmental remediation pursuant to Agreed Order 18201. These non-operational areas are identified in Attachment 1 as the non-blue shaded portions within the yellow boundaries. Future mixed-used development shall consider, and be consistent with, existing industrial uses. Continued future industrial use of current operational lands, consistent with current environmental standards, is encouraged. Compact development that supports transit and pedestrian travel is encouraged. Mixed-use areas should create spaces for community gathering, waiting, discussion, and outdoor commercial activities. Development should encourage public art installation recognizing Camas’ strong and growing creative community. Design criteria should be reviewed by the Downtown Camas Design Committee and Downtown Camas Association. For the residential uses, this zone is an extension of the current Downtown standards promoting higher densities to support a walkable community. Residential multifamily is allowed only on the second floor or above or in the back of commercial buildings as a live-work unit.
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