Eugene public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site‑specific Refinement Plan amendment and a zone change from C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial to C‑2 Community Commercial for the property east of Coburg Road, south of Kinney Loop. After the hearing, commissioners may recommend the proposal to City Council. A work session will also consider a land‑use code amendment to improve coordination of building permits and public‑health regulations for mixed‑use and industrial zones.
- Zone change request from C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial to C‑2 Community Commercial for the east side of Coburg Road site
- Amendment to Willakenzie Area Plan Policy 6 to clarify that the subject property may be zoned C‑2
- Retention of the /ND Nodal Development overlay zone on the subject property
- Work session to deliberate a code amendment improving coordination between building permits and public‑health agencies for E‑2, I‑2, and I‑3 zones
- Possible recommendation to City Council following the public hearing
Planning Commission
The staff will brief the Commission on updates to the Urban Growth Strategies, presenting conceptual amendments to the E-1 and E-2 employment zones and several residential land‑use code changes. No formal action is requested, but the Commission is asked to provide feedback on the direction of these 2026 proposals. The discussion will inform a formal recommendation to City Council expected in summer 2026.
- Proposed amendment to E-1 zone to allow up to 50% non‑primary uses on a site
- Proposed expansion of E-2 eligibility to properties within a half‑mile of an arterial street
- Proposed addition of uses in E-2 such as religious institutions, athletic facilities, healthcare informatics, and photographer studios
- Proposed allowance of child‑care homes and centers in more zoning districts
- Proposed allowance of veterinary clinics in more zoning districts
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will meet in a hybrid format on Dec 9, 2025. It will approve the September 9, 2025 minutes, discuss the City Manager’s pause on Flock cameras, and conduct a 60‑minute review of an allegation of criminal conduct. The meeting will also include the auditor’s report, public comment, and closing remarks.
- Approve September 9, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-1 passed)
- Discuss pause on Flock cameras per City Manager direction
- Review allegation of criminal conduct (conformance to laws) – 60 minutes
- Auditor report presentation
- Public comment period
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to discuss draft priorities for the 2026 legislative session. The body will review revisions to the State/Federal Policy Document and a draft Priority 1 Bill Report.
- Discussion of 2026 DRAFT Priorities
- Review of 2026 DRAFT State/Federal Policy Document revisions
- Discussion of DRAFT 2026 Priority 1 Bill Report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct an informational work session regarding severe rent burden in Eugene, as required by Oregon law. Staff will discuss the causes and consequences of rent burden and review current policies and the Urban Growth Strategies project. No action is requested at this meeting.
- Work session on severe rent burden and the Urban Growth Strategies project
- Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of Eugene's 20-year need for 26,273 net new dwelling units
- Review of the Contextualized Housing Need analysis
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025 to review two zoning change applications. One requests changing 388 S Garden Way from Agricultural and General Office to Chase Node Special Area Commercial zoning. The other requests changing 301 Azalea Drive from Agricultural to Low‑Density Residential (R‑1) zoning. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision will be issued within 15 days after the public comment period closes.
- Zone change request for 388 S Garden Way to S‑CN/C Chase Node Special Area Commercial zoning
- Zone change request for 301 Azalea Drive to Low‑Density Residential (R‑1) zoning
- Application for 388 S Garden Way submitted March 19, 2025; deemed complete September 10, 2025
- Public hearing scheduled for November 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm (virtual via Zoom)
- No public testimony received for either application prior to the hearing
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss and vote on several policy items, including a statement on LPR cameras and sponsorship guidelines. The body will also vote on a commission vacancy and discuss immigration enforcement.
- Vote on HRC vacancy
- Discussion and vote on HRC Sponsorship Guidelines
- Discussion and vote on statement regarding LPR cameras
- Discussion on Immigration Enforcement
- Discussion and vote regarding International Human Rights Day
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will deliberate on a package of three concurrent applications that would amend the Fairmount/University of Oregon Special Area Study, update the land use code, and change zoning for the university's East Campus. The commission may recommend approval, approval with modifications, or denial to the City Council. Additional items include a proposed amendment to public health coordination for industrial zones and the election of a new chair and vice chair.
- Refinement Plan Amendment to redesignate 11 properties to “Institutional” in the East Campus area
- Land Use Code Amendment adding student residence halls and raising height limits from 45 ft to 85 ft in the /EC Overlay Zone
- Zone Change removing the /EC East Campus Overlay Zone from nine properties north of East 15th Avenue
- Public Health Standards amendment to improve coordination of building permits in E‑2, I‑2, and I‑3 zones
- Election of Planning Commission chair and vice chair
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official is conducting public hearings for two properties seeking zoning changes. The decisions will be issued in writing within 15 days after the close of the public comment period.
- Zone change request for 388 S Garden Way from Agricultural and General Office to Chase Node Special Area Zoning - Commercial (Z 25-02)
- Zone change request for 301 Azalea Drive from Agricultural to Low-Density Residential (Z 25-09)
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet on November 5, 2025 in the City Council Chambers. Members will review the October 1, 2025 minutes and discuss draft priorities for the 2026 legislative session as well as revisions to the draft state/federal policy document. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.
- Discuss 2026 draft legislative priorities
- Review revisions to 2026 draft state/federal policy document
- Agenda and minutes review (October 1, 2025)
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will consider a zone change for properties at 620, 622, 632, and 634 E 8th Ave from Light-Medium Industrial to Community Commercial with a Nodal Development overlay. The official will not make a decision at this hearing; a written decision is required within 15 days.
- Zone change from I-2 to C-2/ND at 620, 622, 632, 634 E 8th Ave
- Conditional use permit for climbing gym at 3500 Chad Drive
- Public hearing on October 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm via Zoom
Planning Commission
The commission held a work session to receive an update on the city’s Urban Growth Strategies, including a 2025 community‑engagement summary and an overview of the draft 2026 adoption package. Staff presented two proposed housing actions—Micro Village housing and housing production incentives—and asked for commission feedback, though no formal action was taken. The discussion will inform future code and policy amendments that the City Council is expected to initiate in November.
- 2025 Urban Growth Strategies community engagement summary presented
- Overview of the draft 2026 Urban Growth Strategies adoption package
- Proposed land‑use code amendments to create a new Micro Village Housing type
- Proposed land‑use code amendments to clarify standards for Single Room Occupancies (SROs)
- Discussion of housing production incentives
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Eugene Human Rights Commission meeting will review agenda items, receive updates from staff and partners, and discuss several actions. Commissioners will vote on a request for support to Catholic Community Services and on filling a commission vacancy. The agenda also includes updates on the HPWG funding request, bylaws revisions, and a public comment period.
- Vote on Human Rights Commission vacancy (6:20‑6:30)
- Discussion and vote on request for support to Catholic Community Services (6:05‑6:15)
- HPWG updates and request for funding (7:00‑7:10)
- HRC bylaws updating process discussion (6:40‑6:50)
- Public comment period (7:20‑7:30)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a package of amendments to align city code and zoning with the University of Oregon's Next Generation Housing Development Plan. The proposals aim to increase on-campus housing capacity and update building height limits in the East Campus area.
- Proposed Code Amendment to allow student residence halls (dormitories) in the /EC East Campus Overlay Zone
- Proposed increase of maximum building height in the /EC Overlay Zone from 45 feet to 85 feet
- Proposed expansion of residential transition distance from R-1 properties from 60 feet to 75 feet
- Proposed height increase in the residential transition area from 30 feet to 45 feet
- Proposed Zone Change to remove the /EC East Campus Overlay Zone from nine properties north of East 15th Avenue
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed land use code amendment for industrial zones. The proposal would require developers to provide documentation of air, land, and water permits from state and regional agencies before the City issues building permits.
- Public hearing on Public Health Standards Code Amendment (City File: CA 25-03)
- Proposed permit requirements for E-2 Mixed-Use Employment, I-2 Light-Medium Industrial, and I-3 Heavy Industrial zones
- Requirement for documentation from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will meet to review three service level complaints and one allegation of professionalism. The meeting includes a training session on Community Service Officers and a report from the Police Auditor.
- Case review of three service level complaints
- Case review regarding an allegation of professionalism
- Training on Community Service Officers
- Auditor report on September complaint volume (45 complaints) and use of force (9 reportable incidents)
- Discussion of oversight regarding the Flock camera system
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review preparations for 2026. Members will discuss draft priorities, revisions to the state/federal policy document, operating agreements, and the fall/winter schedule. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discuss 2026 draft priorities
- Discuss 2026 draft state/federal policy document revisions
- Discuss IGR operating agreements and administrative update project
- Schedule planning for fall and winter
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of 591 W 19th Ave from Low-Density Residential (R-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1). The property is currently used as a women’s treatment shelter. A written decision will be issued within 15 days after the public comment period closes.
- Zone change request for Sunrise Healing (Z 25-04) at 591 W 19th Ave from R-1 to C-1
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will meet to approve minutes, elect a vice chair, and review allegations of police misconduct. The meeting will also include a report from the Independent Police Auditor.
- Vice Chair Election
- Case Review: Allegations of Truthfulness and Judgement
- Auditor Report
- Officer Crisis Intervention Training
- Minutes Approval (July meeting)