Eugene is moving forward with a major step in the Urban Growth Strategies project. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., the Eugene Planning Commission will host a virtual public hearing on an exciting set of land use updates aimed at expanding housing and job opportunities citywide. 

The proposal features citywide land use code updates designed to remove barriers and expand access, including: 

• Creating new development standards for single room occupancies (SRO) and micro village housing. 
• Updates to middle housing development and land division standards. 
• Increasing the maximum building height in the (R‑1) Low‑Density Residential Zone from 30 to 35 feet. 
• Allowing residential treatment facilities, residential treatment homes, and similar uses in more zones. 
• Allowing adult and child day care centers and day care homes as permitted uses in more zones. 
• Streamlining some residential land use application processes. 
• Allowing three-year extensions of the expiration date for certain land use approvals. 

Want to engage in this process? 

• Learn how to attend, watch, or participate in the public hearing.
• Submit testimony by emailing UGS@eugene-or.gov.
• Or mail a written statement to:

City of Eugene Planning Division

c/o Elena Domingo

99 W. 10th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401. 

Stay connected by visiting the project’s Engage Eugene page or joining the official interested parties list for the Urban Growth Strategies adoption process. 

The City of Eugene Building and Permit Services Division is proposing an inflationary fee increase that will be open for public comment starting June 2^nd, 2026 through 5:00 pm June 17^th, 2026. The proposal is for a 2.7% increase to building code related fees, and a 10% increase to Public Works building related fees. This is separate from Systems Development fees. 

To review the proposed fees, you can visit the City of Eugene Administrative Order website starting on June 2^nd, 2026 at the City of Eugene website for Administrative Orders. Physical copies are available for review at City Hall (500 E. 4^th Avenue), or at the Permit and Information Center between 12 pm and 4 pm, M-F (Atrium Building, 99 W. 10^th Avenue).

These proposed fees have been posted with the State Building Code Division, and the City of Eugene is directly accepting public feedback during the timeframe listed above. If you have feedback email Tim Westerman, Planning & Development Finance and Administration Manager, at twesterman@eugene-or.gov and reference FY27 Fee Proposal.

Or physically mail or drop off written feedback to:

Building Permits Division – FY 27 Fee Proposal

c/o Tim Westerman

Atrium Building

99 W. 10^th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Mail or physical feedback will need to be received prior to the stated deadline to be included.

Inflationary adjustments are proposed for FY27 Systems Development Charge (SDC) rates, to become effective July 1, 2026.

Transportation, Local Wastewater and Stormwater system rates are proposed to increase by 2.72 percent and Parks and Recreation are proposed to increase by 1.82 percent. The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) also proposes inflationary adjustment increases to Regional Wastewater SDC rates ranging from 1.505 to 1.514 percent, based on strength category.

Administrative Order No. 58-26-09 includes the proposed rates for each system and can be accessed through the City’s SDC webpage.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community using your structural engineering expertise? The City of Eugene is seeking a passionate and skilled Structural Plans Examiner to help guide the safe, innovative development of our growing city.

In this high‑impact role, you’ll be at the center of Eugene’s most exciting and challenging construction projects, ensuring they meet the highest structural design standards.

You’ll primarily review major commercial, industrial, and multi‑family developments using our eBuild system, evaluating complex structural designs and calculations for compliance with Oregon State codes. You’ll also support City inspectors in the field by observing projects under construction and verifying that work aligns with approved plans. Along the way, you’ll be a valued resource for architects, engineers, and contractors as they navigate and apply code provisions.

If you are a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a background in structural engineering who enjoys problem‑solving, creative collaboration, and helping shape Eugene’s future, we encourage you to apply.

The PIC at the Atrium Building is open for in-person, drop-in service Monday–Friday, 12:00–4:00 p.m. City services remain available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. by phone, email, or appointment.

Need help? Use the contact list below:

• Permit Intake & Support – Project consultations, eBuild help

📞 541-682-5505 | ✉️ permitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Commercial Permits – Code questions, plan review

📞 541-682-5613 | ✉️ commercialpermitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Residential Permits – Code questions, plan review

📞 541-682-5611 | ✉️ residentialpermitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Land Use / Planning / Zoning – Zoning, height/setbacks, signs, parking

📞 541-682-8336 | ✉️ landuseinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Public Works – Stormwater, easements, SDCs, floodplain

📞 541-682-8400 | ✉️ publicworksinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Inspection Support – Schedule inspections, certificates of occupancy

📞 541-682-5283 | ✉️ inspectionsupport@eugene-or.gov

• Code Compliance – Report code violations

📞 541-682-5819 | ✉️ codecompliance@eugene-or.gov

• Erosion Prevention – Permit requirements for land disturbance

📞 541-682-8498 | ✉️ erosioninfo@eugene-or.gov

• Business Licensing – Licensing, certification, registration

📞 541-682-5379 | ✉️ businesslicense@eugene-or.gov

• Rental Housing – Standards and complaint process

📞 541-682-8282 | ✉️ rentalhousing@eugene-or.gov

• General Info & Payments – Applications, documents, payments

📞 541-682-5692

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