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Jackson County adopts ordinance adding about 24.5 acres to Phoenix urban growth boundary
Summary
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners on May 27, 2026, adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2 to add approximately 24.5 acres to the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary, approving a minor comprehensive plan map amendment for property at 2195 Voorhies Road (File No. 439-25-00002-LRP). The public hearing drew no speakers; the ordinance passed 3-0.
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2 on May 27, approving a minor comprehensive plan map amendment to add roughly 24.5 acres into the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary.
Commissioner Rick Dyer, Chair, read the ordinance title and the planning staff outlined the proposal, which covers 0.33 acres of public road right-of-way, 2.4 acres of Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad right-of-way, and 21.8 acres of land zoned Exclusive Farm Use and Rural Residential-5. The subject properties are described as Township 38 South, Range 1 West, Section 05D, Tax Lots 1300 and 1400, located at 2195 Voorhies Road in Medford. The applicant is South Stage LLC (File No. 439-25-00002-LRP).
Deputy County Counsel Pete Philbrick read the required admonishments and the Board confirmed there were no conflicts of interest or ex parte contacts. Commissioner Dyer noted two scrivener's corrections to the ordinance prior to the vote.
The Chair opened the public hearing at 1:35 p.m.; no members of the public registered to speak and the hearing was closed the same day at 1:35 p.m.
During deliberations Commissioner Dyer said the ordinance, aside from the scrivener's corrections, accurately reflected the Board's decision. Commissioner Randy Sparacino moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-2; Commissioner Colleen Roberts seconded. The Board voted aye: Commissioners Sparacino, Roberts and Dyer. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).
There was no recorded public testimony and no amendments were made during the meeting. The Land Use Meeting was adjourned at 1:37 p.m. Minutes were signed by the Chair and approved on July 1, 2026.
