Planning Commission Weighs Housing Code Overhaul; Rezoning Hearing Set for Wednesday
The Eugene Planning Commission last month opened a public hearing on a wide-ranging package of land-use code amendments designed to boost housing options and comply with state requirements. No vote was taken at the June 23 meeting; the commission is expected to make a recommendation to the City Council later this summer.
Housing code amendments head to council
The Planning Commission heard testimony on five code amendment packages (CA 26-1 through CA 26-5) that would:
- Establish new development standards for micro village housing and single-room occupancies (SROs) in all residential, commercial and special-area zones.
- Reduce costs and complexity for middle housing, including bonus units for accessible or income-restricted dwellings.
- Increase the maximum building height in the R-1 Low-Density Residential Zone from 30 feet to 35 feet.
- Allow adult and child day-care centers as permitted uses in more zones.
City staff told the commission the package is time-sensitive because of end-of-year state deadlines. The proposed changes are aimed at increasing housing choice, supporting job development, and aligning local code with state law.
The commission will take public testimony before deciding whether to send the package to the Eugene City Council. Minutes from the hearing have not yet been published.
Intergovernmental Relations Committee eyes 2027 legislative items
On July 1, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee reviewed meeting minutes from June and discussed emerging topics for the 2027 state legislative session. Among the items: an update from June Legislative Days, planning for the EUG Showcase Event scheduled for July 8, and a memo on wetland banking.
The committee took no formal action. Minutes from the meeting are pending.
Coming up
Wednesday, July 8 – Hearings Official Public Hearing
A virtual hearing will be held at 135 Ayres Road to consider rezoning the 0.53-acre property from Agricultural (AG) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1). The site currently holds a single-family home; the applicant wants to allow neighborhood commercial uses. Staff analysis supports the change, citing consistency with the Metro Plan and Willakenzie Area Plan. No decision will be made at the hearing – a written ruling will follow within 15 days. The hearing starts at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
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