City To Host Discussion On Code Changes To Allow More Middle Housing

The City of Roseburg is hosting a virtual open house tonight as it plans to make changes to city code to allow for more middle housing. The Open House will be held on from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, on the City’s Facebook page. The Community Development Department, supported by a grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), is pursuing changes in the Roseburg Municipal Code that will support greater opportunities for middle housing development. Middle housing is defined by the state as types of housing that are more affordable and meet the needs of low-income households who do not require the large space of a single-family detached home. Common examples of middle housing include duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and cottage clusters. In 2019, the state passed House Bill 2001, which allows Oregonians to develop middle housing in cities based on population criteria. Currently, the Roseburg Municipal Code does allow some, but not all middle housing options to be developed within the City. Of the middle housing options that are allowed, new guidelines and revisions will be required by the state to ensure that these options are more attainable to residents and developers. To assist in the process of adopting changes in the Roseburg Municipal Code, the City has created a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC). The Committee consists of housing industry professionals, whose knowledge and experience will help guide City staff to adopt code changes that are compliant with House Bill 2001. Questions and comments will be encouraged by the public during the live feed. For more information on the project visit: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/community-development/special-projects?fbclid=IwAR3_mX1sBcJ1ZPsDDKCO2AdcA2OTuvhfKJw_H5ytLR4LGobCbFnyBZvfR9Q Also for more information regarding this project, contact Ricky Hoffman with the Community Development Department at 541-492-6750.