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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Can I Cut Down Trees on my Property? Maybe and Maybe Not.
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 […]
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Did you know that local land use planning regulations are part of broader statewide planning goals?
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 […]
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You Might Need a 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 […]
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Zoning Regulations: What Can I Do With My Property?
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, […]
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What Happens If My Lot is in a 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 […]
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Another RPS Update for Jackson County
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
