Eugene planners propose microvillage, SRO and middle‑housing code changes to meet state deadlines

May 19, 2026

City staff presented a first adoption package of land‑use code changes aimed to increase housing capacity and align Eugene with recent state law, including a new microvillage housing type, updated single‑room occupancy (SRO) standards, incentives for accessible and affordable units, and modest height and process changes. Councilors pressed staff on neighborhood impacts, quality control and wetlands mitigation.

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City planning staff on May 18 presented a package of land‑use code amendments intended to expand housing choices and meet state deadlines, introducing a new microvillage housing type and updating single‑room occupancy rules.

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