Aug 11, 2026Board meeting
Ashland Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission conducted a legislative hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the municipal code regarding driveway grade variances for pre-existing flag lots. The discussion focused on establishing a variance process for lots created before the 1997 hillside development standards, where topography makes compliance with current driveway grade limits infeasible. Key points addressed included fire apparatus access requirements under the Oregon Fire Code, the necessity of geotechnical engineering reports for steep slopes, and ensuring the ordinance is narrowly defined to apply only to specific applicable properties.