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What Does it Take to Live Off the Grid in Oregon?

November 17, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates Leave a Comment

living off-the-grid

Adventurous homeowners are exploring options to escape being tied down by monthly utility bills and live off the grid.  Those with enough land for farming may find they can live reasonably cheaply and leave their traditional 8 to 5 jobs behind.  While television shows can make off-the-grid living seem accessible to anyone with enough guts […]

Filed Under: State of Oregon

What are the Differences Between Zoning Laws and Building Codes?

November 10, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates 1 Comment

In many instances, navigating the complex regulatory environment surrounding land use planning is the most complicated portion of a new build.  It seems that a property owner should have nearly complete autonomy to determine how their land is used. In reality, owners are often constrained by many rules that limit all facets of a new […]

Filed Under: Jackson County

What Do You Get From a Land Use Feasibility Analysis?

October 27, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates Leave a Comment

Land Use Feasibility Analysis

Building a new property is exciting, but property owners can not use all land for any purpose.  Navigating city and county zoning provisions and other restrictions are challenging and confusing.  There’s nothing worse than getting part of the way into a project and finding out that there’s a limitation you weren’t aware of to derail […]

Filed Under: City of Medford, Jackson County

Considering the Pros and Cons of Building in a Subdivision versus Undeveloped Land

October 7, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates Leave a Comment

Building in a Subdivision versus Undeveloped Land

Building a new home is exciting.  For many families, it represents the project of a lifetime.  Some homeowners find designing a home within a developed suburban neighborhood an ideal solution, while others yearn to tame a rugged landscape and construct a house without limitations.  If you’re beginning the journey and are considering where to build […]

Filed Under: Jackson County

Setbacks and Easements and No-Build Zones…Oh My!

September 22, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates Leave a Comment

easements

When you’re planning new construction on a parcel of land, there are a lot of considerations.  Many of those will regulate where you can place your building.  It’s not surprising that commercial construction comes with a long list of requirements, but even residential homes in rural areas are subject to several rules, like setbacks, easements, […]

Filed Under: Jackson County

Can I Cut Down Trees on my Property? Maybe and Maybe Not.

September 1, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates 4 Comments

Cut Down Trees on my Property

Whether you own a piece of property already or you’re considering purchasing land for new development, you may be wondering if you can cut down one or more trees for a variety of reasons.  Trees are essential to our natural environment: they help convert carbon dioxide to oxygen, serve as a habitat for wildlife, and […]

Filed Under: Jackson County

Did you know that local land use planning regulations are part of broader statewide planning goals?

August 18, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates Leave a Comment

local land use planning

Before the 1960s, there was little statewide coordination of land use provisions in place.  The State was growing in population quickly as families continued to move west.  Additionally, Oregon and Washington became homes to families beginning to move out of Southern Californian neighborhoods that were quickly becoming densely populated.  As a result, during the 1960s […]

Filed Under: City of Medford, Jackson County

You Might Need a Water Rights Permit

August 4, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates Leave a Comment

Water Rights Permit

In Oregon, naturally found water is owned by the public–whether in a river, lake, or flowing underground.  That means there are regulatory hoops to jump through to use water flowing near your property or to dig a well for pumping underground water to the surface. Oregon’s water rights are granted and managed by the Water […]

Filed Under: Water Rights

Zoning Regulations: What Can I Do With My Property?

July 21, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates 1 Comment

Zoning Regulations

Congratulations!  You’ve either purchased or are aspiring to buy land in Southern Oregon.  With beautiful views of mountain vistas or riverfront access and recreational opportunities, the land in Southern Oregon is some of the most desired ground in all of America.  Yet, buyer beware–owning property does not come with the right to do anything you […]

Filed Under: City of Medford, Jackson County

What Happens If My Lot is in a Flood Plain?

July 7, 2021 by Richard Stevens & Associates Leave a Comment

Flood Plain

In Jackson County, Oregon, the Planning Department relies on FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels to determine which properties reside within flood plains.  This is a very typical process for most local planning departments.  Flood plains are simply areas that are at risk for natural flooding from a nearby waterway.  FEMA develops and updates […]

Filed Under: Jackson County

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