An overlay zone applied to specific properties for the purpose of protecting significant riparian areas, wetlands and other water resource related wildlife habitat areas- In 2005, the Eugene City Council adopted and applied the /WR Water Resources Conservation Overlay Zone measures to implement statewide planning Goal 5 inside Eugene’s city limits. The provisions went into effect on January 1, 2006.
The purpose of the overlay zone is to protect:
- Significant riparian areas
- Wetlands
- Other water-related wildlife habitat areas
The regulations governing these Goal 5 resources can be found in the Eugene land use code, sections 9.4900-9.4980.
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Additional Goal 5 documents can be accessed here.