Skylands Neighborhood Association Bylaws Approved

Neighborhood group to serve as advisory body on community development and land use

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Skylands Neighborhood Association (SNA/CPO) has officially adopted bylaws that establish it as a recognized community planning organization and neighborhood association for residents within its boundaries in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The bylaws outline the group's purpose, goals, membership, voting procedures, leadership structure, and amendment process.

Why it matters

The SNA/CPO will serve as an important advisory body to the City of Lake Oswego and Clackamas County on matters affecting the Skylands neighborhood, which spans both incorporated and unincorporated areas. This allows residents to have a formal voice in community development, land use, and other local issues.

The details

The SNA/CPO's boundaries encompass approximately 125.84 acres, including 24 parcels within the Lake Oswego city limits. The group's bylaws outline its purpose to serve as a community planning organization, inform citizens on land use changes, involve residents in planning processes, provide communication between residents and local governments, aid in preserving the natural environment, and more. The bylaws establish a board of directors structure and detail voting procedures, meeting requirements, and the amendment process.

  • The SNA/CPO bylaws were duly adopted by members on May 13, 2009.
  • The City of Lake Oswego and Clackamas County officially recognized the SNA/CPO following the adoption of the bylaws.

The players

Skylands Neighborhood Association (SNA/CPO)

A community planning organization and neighborhood association for residents within its boundaries in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

City of Lake Oswego

The local government that the SNA/CPO will advise on matters affecting the Skylands neighborhood, including those portions within the city limits.

Clackamas County

The local government that the SNA/CPO will advise on matters affecting the Skylands neighborhood, including those portions in the unincorporated county area.

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The takeaway

The establishment of the Skylands Neighborhood Association as a recognized community planning organization provides a formal channel for residents to participate in local decision-making and advocate for their neighborhood's interests, whether related to land use, community development, or other community issues.