EUG Planning

The Pre-Approved ADU Library is now FULL! We hope this is the best treat of the season. Now available are 13 magical designs that have been pre-approved.

As a part of a sophisticated suite of housing production strategies, this program is a true labor of love that demonstrates a constructive private sector + public sector partnership. Can it be improved? Yes - and we will be reaching out to interested parties, contributing architects, and property owners to discuss the next steps and versions of the program.

Thank you to the contributing architects. This program would not exist without you. Your design wizardry and superpowers made this program go from a novel idea to reality. You raised it to a new level of professionalism, legitimacy, and innovative creativity. We are grateful and we look forward to seeing where we can all take it.

For more information about the program and some pro tips, visit our webpage (link in bio).

The Planning Division has 2 open positions!

💥 Assistant/Associate Planner with the Community Planning & Design team

✨ Senior Planner with the Land Use team

Join our dynamic, collaborative team - find the link to learn more and apply in our bio.

New ADU Day! 🏡

Eugene, meet Klamath by Cultivate, Inc.

This 2-bedroom, one-bath ADU strikes a balance between sustainability and affordability by combining high-performance design with simple construction. Its compact footprint, stacked walls, and straightforward geometry are complemented by an energy efficient building envelope with:

✨ well-insulated 2x8 walls
✨ airtight construction
✨ triple-pane windows

The home targets carbon positive performance with optional rooftop solar panels able to generate more energy than the home uses in a year. This, coupled with highly efficient mini split heat pumps and a heat pump water heater, also means very low energy bills.

Cultivate Inc. continues to show up to this work. Such good solutions with so much character.

To learn more, see all the designs, and get inspired, follow the Pre-Approved ADU Program link in our bio.

Don't miss this week's public hearing on River Road - Santa Clara Neighborhood Planning!

At 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions will jointly hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan. Eugene is also considering neighborhood-specific land use code amendments within the River Road and Santa Clara neighborhood boundaries (these changes would only apply to properties within city limits).

Learn more about neighborhood planning, how to submit testimony, and the next steps in the adoption process on the project website at www.RiverRoad-SantaClaraPlan.org.