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Council approves first reading to expand Roseburg urban growth boundary to include Sunshine Park
Summary
Roseburg council voted to adopt planning commission findings and held a first reading of Ordinance 3608 to expand the urban growth boundary and annex 49.92 acres of Sunshine Park into the city for future park and trail development; the action remains subject to Douglas County approval and possible appeals.
The Roseburg City Council on Jan. 27 adopted the planning commission’s findings and approved a first reading of an ordinance to expand the city’s urban growth boundary to include 49.92 acres of Sunshine Park, annex the land into the city, apply a public‑semi public comprehensive plan designation and zone it public reserve.
Why it matters: The proposed change (file CPA‑24‑002; ordinance No. 3608) is intended to resolve a split jurisdiction that runs through Sunshine Park and to allow the city to use an award of $148,000 from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreational Trails Program for a proposed trail network. City staff said bringing the park fully inside the city and UGB will simplify approvals for future improvements and emergency jurisdiction.
What the council approved: Staff described a…
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