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General Administration <br /> General <br /> 9.0010 Title. Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is known and may be cited as the "land <br /> use code." When referring to specific sections of the Eugene Code, 1971, the letters <br /> EC should precede the numerical designation. References to "this code" are <br /> references to the Eugene Code, 1971. <br /> 9.0020 Purpose. The purpose of the land use code is to protect and promote the health, <br /> safety, and general welfare of the public and to preserve and enhance the economic, <br /> social, and environmental qualities of the community. The land use code is intended <br /> to effectively and efficiently implement the Metro Plan, Growth Management Study, <br /> and applicable state and federal laws. The land use code is designed to help: <br /> (1) Attain community goals and policies. <br /> (2) Allow amendments to local plans and regulatory measures to address changes in <br /> circumstances and public values. <br /> (3) Ensure an appropriate mix of land uses that provide the economic and social <br /> advantages which result from an orderly, planned use of land. <br /> (4) Provide adequate public facilities and services; allow for adequate light, air, and <br /> open space; and protect from fire, flood, and other risks and dangers. <br /> (5) Preserve and restore significant historic resources and increase public awareness <br /> of the community's historic and cultural heritage. <br /> (6) Preserve and enhance environmental resources, the natural scenic beauty of the <br /> area, and aesthetic qualities of the community. <br /> 9.0030 Authority. The Eugene Charter of 1976 empowers the city to adopt all forms of <br /> regulations including those related to land use. Oregon Revised Statutes, including <br /> Chapters 92, 197, and 227, also provide authority for this land use code. <br /> 9.0040 Land Use Code and Decision Interpretation. <br /> (1) The planning director is authorized to interpret this land use code and decisions <br /> issued pursuant to this land use code. Requests for interpretations shall be <br /> submitted on a written form approved by the city manager and accompanied by <br /> a fee established pursuant to EC Chapter 2. Within 10 days of receipt of the <br /> written request, the planning director shall make a written interpretation and <br /> mail or deliver a copy to the party requesting the interpretation. Appeals of these <br /> interpretations shall be heard by a hearings official in the manner set out in EC <br /> 9.7600 - 9.7635. <br /> (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, or any other section of this land <br /> use code, the planning director may appeal to the planning commission any <br /> interpretation by a hearings official, including both interpretations rendered as <br /> part of an appeal under subsection (1) of this section and interpretations <br /> Ordinance - 3 <br />