Council Hears Split Public Testimony on Draft Public‑Health Notice Requirement; Debate Centers on Version 3 vs. Version 4
Dozens of residents, business and agency representatives testified on proposed land‑use code amendments to coordinate city permitting with DEQ, EPA and LRAPA. Advocates and LRAPA favor Version 3 (applicant attestation); many businesses prefer Version 4 (notification only). Council requested a memo on the JH Baxter regulatory failure and will take action March 9, 2026.
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Eugene City Council heard extensive public testimony Feb. 17 on proposed land‑use code amendments intended to improve coordination between city permitting and environmental regulators for development in E2, I2 and I3 zones. The code changes would require the city to provide notice to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) prior to issuing certain development permits; the debate focused on two versions of the proposal.
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