Adoption Package #1: Upcoming City Council Public Hearing

On October 19, 2026 at 5:30pm, the Eugene City Council will hold two public hearings on the first Urban Growth Strategies adoption package, followed by deliberations in November, with action expected before the end of the year. A summary of the code concepts included in Package #1 that are proposed for City Council consideration are described in Package #1 Summary (pdf).

Proposed Ordinances

The ordinances that are the subject of the public hearings are provided below.

Planning Commission Process

On July 14, 2026 and July 28, 2026, the Eugene Planning Commission deliberated on Urban Growth Strategies Adoption Package #1 following a public hearing on June 23, 2026. Commissioners discussed the proposed amendments related to middle housing, micro village and single room occupancies, day care centers, residential treatment facilities, expedited land use applications, land use approval extensions, and an increase to the R-1 Low-Density Residential Zone allowed building height.

The Commission recommended a package of code amendments to the Eugene City Council, including staff proposed changes responding to public testimony and Commission discussion, as well as an increase to the building height in R-1. The City Council held a work session on September 14, 2026 in advance of the public hearing.

How to Submit Testimony

Written and emailed testimony will be provided to decision-makers in batches as it is received.

Spoken: Participate in the City Council public hearings on October 19 at 5:30pm to provide spoken testimony. Details on public hearings and how to testify are available on the City public meetings page.
Email: Submit e-mail testimony to UGS@eugene-or.gov
Mail: Submit a written statement c/o Elena Domingo, City of Eugene Planning Division, 99 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401.