City Council Work Session on June 18, 2025

In January 2024, Planning and Development staff launched the Public Health Standards project to identify possible changes to Eugene’s land use regulations to address the concerns of residents living near industrial areas within the City of Eugene.

Between January and May 2025, the project team organized both small- and large-group conversations to provide the opportunity to connect with specific communities. Over this time, the team connected with 250+ individuals across 19 meetings and events, analyzed 209 survey responses, and reached out to 18,500+ individuals through online information sharing platforms.

Community engagement efforts focused on better understanding community views and perceptions of the issue and whether the land use code is the right tool to help address those concerns. Staff reached out to a broad spectrum of community members, including affected neighborhood groups, businesses, and environmental and community groups.

Read the Community Engagement Summary here.

During the City Council work session on June 18, 2025, staff will share a summary of this initial community engagement and present a list of options for next steps, and seek City Council direction. Meeting materials will be available one week prior to the meeting.

Learn more about the Public Health Standards project, including Frequently Asked Questions, on the project webpage.