Planning Commission Resource Notebook

Planning Commission Overview

• Welcome to the Planning Commission/Role of Planning Commission
• City of Eugene Advisory Groups Manual

Eugene Code Enabling Legislation and By-Laws

• Planning Commission: EC 2.325-2.365 
• Planning Commission By-Laws

Operating Agreements

•  Operating Agreements

Legal Information/Decision Making

• Legal Counsel Introductory Memo
• Oregon Government Ethics Law: A Guide for Public Officials
• League of Oregon Cities Resources
  • Local Government, The Basics
  • A City’s Role in the Land Use Process
  • LOC Handbook Chapter 9: Public Meetings Law
  • LOC Handbook Chapter 14: Public Records
  • LOC Handbook Chapter 12: Land Use, Legislative, Quasi-Judicial
• Applications Review Authorities and Processes: EC 9.7035-9.7060
• Quasi-Judicial Hearings: EC 9.7065-9.7095
• Appeal of Initial Hearings Official or Historic Review Board Decision: EC 9.7650

Oregon Statewide Planning Program

• Introduction to Oregon’s Statewide Planning Program
• Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines

City Information

• City Overview (excerpt from City Budget document)
• List of other City Council Standing Committees
• Neighborhood Association Map

Planning and Development Department/Planning Information

• Planning Division Work Program
• Planning Division Organizational Chart and Staff Phone/Email List

Community Planning and Urban Design Section

• Community Planning and Urban Design Service Profile
• Regional Planning
• Community Vision Map
• Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan

Land Use Planning Section

• Land Use Planning Service Profile
• Historic Preservation Program
• Land Use Application Process and Procedures
  • Type I
  • Type II
  • Type III
  • Type IV
  • Type V
• Urban Transition Area
• Eugene Code Chapter 9, Land Use Code 
• Zoning Map

Planning Resources

• List of Adopted Plans
• List of Acronyms
• Neighborhood Assessments