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<br /> u a <br /> News Relea a Solar Ordinance Amendments <br /> November 2 1987 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Other por ions of the solar setback ordinance remain intack and the ordinance <br /> will do i to effect on December 1, 1987. <br /> In A gust, 1986, after a year of discussion, the Eugene city council <br /> adopted p ovisions to the city's development regulations that protect the <br /> sun/solar access of development. The solar access ordinance has three <br /> parts. S lar design standards for new subdivisions and planned unit <br /> developme is and solar access guarantees that protect existing lots from <br /> the shade created by certain trees became effective on January 31, 1987. <br /> 'i The third section of the ordinance relating to solar setback standards was <br /> to become effective on October 1, 1987. However, after concerns were raised <br /> by segeme is of the area's construction industry, this part of the ordinance <br /> ~ was taken back to the council for additional consideration. <br /> Begi Wing Tuesday, December 1, the City of Eugene Building Safety <br /> Division ill have staff available from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Permit and <br /> Informati n Center, to offer help on the new solar setback standards. <br /> Until the community has no further need for the service, staff will be on hand <br /> to explai and reveiw the setback standards with the builders, developers, <br /> architect and the general public. <br /> The uesday morning sessions are hands-on work sessions, and people <br /> should bring sample house plans, pencils, scales, and calculators. Please <br /> call 687-5086 if you plan to attend a session or need additional information. <br /> I <br /> <br />