Article: Do land use code right.(Editorials)(A rush job won't fix development rules)(Editorial)

Byline: The Register-Guard

Eugene's city government worked for six years to write its new land use code - the 400-page document that sets forth the technical specs for construction and development. All that work produced a code that, according to the Land Use Board of Appeals, is flawed in fundamental respects. A quick fix won't correct the deficiencies. Unless the city takes the time to repair the code properly, it will leave itself vulnerable to another legal challenge.

The new code took effect last August, and was promptly challenged by the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce and the Home Builders Association of Lane County. Some members of these groups ...

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