CAMAS MILL DISTRICT PLAN
Discussion Draft
January 6, 2026
The public has not been privy to any such legal analysis. The Camas Earth Day Society believes putting “all the cards on the table” for Camas’ future must be based on sound analysis of the laws of the State of Washington subject to consideration by the professional talent living in Camas.
The Mill District Plan corrects this. Unlike the process discussed in the Appendix, the graphic demonstrates this correction. Council made clear a different vision for Camas. The Camas City Council has already made the need for Camas’ vision clear. At a workshop discussing a proposed addition to the city’s north-eastern border, one that represents a new cycle of sprawl, council members nonethess were clear about one aspect of the city’s future. Councilor Nohr stated "I think that cities need to be in control of their own destiny cause if they’re not, somone else will drive the bus for you. And I think it is imperative for a city to not just look at what’s happening today and next year, but 5, 15 or 25 years out to see what’s coming down the pike.” The staff proposal, to the contrary, abdicates this vision to the mill. Specifically at page 5: “[the draft sub area plan] provides discussion about future expansion to the Camas Mill Property, when timing aligns with property owners ’ planning processes.” Emphasis added) (page 5) Appendix 4 is a deeper look at the failure of the proposed Downtown Sub Area Plan falls short.
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