Southern Oregon Land-Use Planning News and Hearings
All public hearings will be located in the Courthouse Auditorium at 10 S. Oakdale in Medford unless otherwise noted.
Land-Use Planning Resources
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What You Need to Know about Permits and HOAs Before You Plan Your Custom Built Home
Building a custom home within an already defined development takes much of the guesswork out of planning. Yet, there are still many hurdles and challenges […]
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Is Upzoning Good for Oregonians?
Throughout the United States, concerns about the availability and pricing of homes have moved to the forefront of city planners and legislators–particularly in urban areas. […]
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Are You Considering Purchasing Your First Rural Property?
Owning acres of rural property with complete privacy from your neighbors is alluring to many Southern Oregon residents. Whether you’re searching for a rolling countryside […]
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Can I Build a Detached Home Office in my Backyard?
The popularity of adding living space by building sheds and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on one’s property has grown tremendously over the past decade. While […]
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What Does It Mean if an Oregon Property For Sale Has a Measure 49 Approval on it?
Since its earliest days, Oregon’s city, county, and state governments have strictly regulated land use throughout the state. Land use regulations serve several purposes, from […]
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What Does it Take to Live Off the Grid in Oregon?
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 […]
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What are the Differences Between Zoning Laws and Building Codes?
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 […]
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What Do You Get From a 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 […]
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Considering the Pros and Cons of 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 […]
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Setbacks and Easements and No-Build Zones…Oh My!
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 […]
