RPS Tentative Public Hearing Now is the time for anyone that wants to comment on RPS (Regional Problem Solving) to LCDC (Land Conservation and Development Commission). LCDC is tentatively scheduled to have their public hearing on RPS from November 14-16 in Newberg. What if RPS is Approved? If the LCDC approves the RPS plan, there […]
The Importance of Lot Legality
If you own property, and you have a land use goal you would like to pursue through Jackson County, you will go through a lot legality review. It is not uncommon for a property owner to apply for a County land use permit, such as a homesite approval, only to find that their property was […]
Resource Districts
In our last blog, we focused on Jackson County zoning districts, and why they exist. Some of the zoning districts in Jackson County are resource districts, which are a little different from all other zoning districts in the County. Resource Districts & Jackson County Zoning Jackson County has many zoning districts for many different types […]
Jackson County Zoning Districts
Zoning districts are a vital part of land planning. If there were no zoning districts, there would be no rules to determine what types of residential uses and businesses can exist in specified areas throughout the County. In other words, it would be possible for something like a mobile home park to be surrounded by […]
RPS and the Medford UGB
RPS and the Medford UGB Amendment On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, the City of Medford will be holding an open house to discuss an amendment to the current Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The purpose of the UGB amendment is to include more commercial and residential land to prepare for Medford’s growth over the next 20 […]
Nonconforming and Pre-existing Uses in Jackson County
Code Enforcement and Nonconforming Uses If you have recently been contacted by Jackson County Code Enforcement, you may find that the use of your property is nonconforming with the current standards. This may mean that the use was established prior to adoption of a zoning regulation that would now prevent that use. However, if you can […]
Land Use In Jackson County, Oregon
Responsible Land Use Planning promotes responsible use of land-based resources. The Jackson County Planning Division coordinates long-range planning through adherence to Jackson County’s Comprehensive Plan and applies the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) in the review of specific land use proposals. Have Your Land Use Goals Reviewed Review by the Jackson County Planning Division is the first […]
Aggregate Permit in Jackson County, Oregon
Obtaining An Aggregate Permit Aggregate permits are often the most complex and, unfortunately, expensive permits to obtain in Jackson County. All mining, whether for aggregate resources or precious metals, must be reviewed and permitted not only by Jackson County, but by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) as well. Deciding Which Aggregate […]
Proving Legal Access To Build A Home
Are you planning to build a home on your land? If you want to build a home, one of the many requirements you will have to meet is proving you have legal access to that home. If your property is outside city limits, your access may be via a road owned by BLM, USFS, or a […]
An Update On RPS (Regional Problem Solving)
RPS Is Moving Forward It appears RPS is moving forward as planned at the state level. 1000 Friends of Oregon has released their final comments on their concerns for RPS, which are as follows: Medford, being the largest City in RPS, has the lowest densities in the region for build out of its urban reserves areas; […]