Clark County residents are invited to attend a public information session on Monday, September 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will focus on a proposed overlay zone that would prioritize manufactured home park uses and restrict other residential development in the county’s unincorporated urban growth areas.
Background on the moratorium
In August 2025, the Clark County Council adopted a moratorium that bars the redevelopment of existing manufactured home parks within the county’s jurisdiction. The moratorium was extended through February 2027 to give planners time to craft policies that preserve these affordable housing options and reduce the risk of resident displacement.
Overlay zone proposal
As part of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan Update Project, county planners are considering amendments to the comprehensive plan and the addition of a new manufactured home park overlay zone. The overlay would give manufactured home parks a higher priority in land‑use decisions, limiting the pressure to replace them with higher‑density or market‑rate housing.
The approach mirrors zoning tools already used in several Washington cities, including the City of Vancouver, which have successfully protected manufactured home parks and kept families in stable, affordable homes.
How to participate
The session will begin with a presentation from the County’s planning staff, followed by a question‑and‑answer period. Attendees may join in person at the Public Service Center, 6th floor, Room 680, 1300 Franklin Street, or participate remotely. Remote login details will be posted on the county’s website at visitclarkcountytoday.com.
Translation services are available upon request in Spanish, Russian and Chinese. Requests should be emailed to [email protected] by September 7, 2026, and any additional translation needs should be submitted by September 9, 2026.
Why the overlay matters for families
Manufactured home parks provide a critical source of affordable housing for many Clark County families. By safeguarding these communities, the overlay helps maintain stable neighborhoods, supports parental ability to keep children in familiar schools, and upholds the constitutional right to private property without undue governmental interference.
County officials stress that the overlay is not a ban on all new development, but a targeted measure to ensure that existing parks are not displaced by projects that could drive up housing costs for low‑ and moderate‑income families.
Next steps
After the public session, the planning staff will incorporate community feedback into the final overlay proposal, which will be presented to the County Council for a vote later this year. Residents who cannot attend are encouraged to submit written comments to the planning department by email or mail to Community Planning, MHP Comments, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666‑9810.
For more information, visit the Clark County website or call the planning department at (360) 555‑1234.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.
