Lane Events Center Hosting April 3 Open House For Long-range Planning Effort -03/20/25

Lane Events Center (LEC) is updating its Master Plan to help guide investment in the property over the next 10 to 20 years and hosting an open house to explore initial concepts, discuss emerging values, and help shape a shared vision for the Lane Events Center.

Community Open House
Thursday, April 3 | 5–7 p.m.
Lane Events Center
796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Convention Center, Meeting Room 4

“This is our first open house for the Master Plan and the feedback people give will help us keep refining our vision for the future and look for ways to make Lane Events Center an even more integral part of the community,” said Lane Events Center Manager Corey Buller. “We had a great response to our earlier survey and now we’re hoping to see a lot of neighbors and community members here on April third.”

LEC is a multi-purpose site on 52 acres near downtown Eugene. It includes a 100,000 sq. ft. convention center, 18 rentable spaces and facilities, and 20 acres of outdoor event space. In a typical year, LEC accommodates up to 1,250 event days, drawing approximately 785,000 visitors to a variety of events including the Lane County Fair, trade shows, concerts, sporting events, community festivals, and educational programs.

The Master Plan process will help Lane County:

• Conduct an engagement process that gathers diverse perspectives and ideas
• Identify community needs, values, and priorities
• Shape a shared vision for Lane Events Center
• Develop community-guided designs concepts to bring the vision to life

The proposed plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for possible adoption this summer.

Stay up-to-date by signing up for email updates at www.LECMasterPlan.org.

About Lane Events Center Master Plan

The Master Plan is a comprehensive, long-term planning document that provides a strategic framework for the development, improvement, and management of LEC. An updated master plan will help guide investment in the property and help us prioritize infrastructure updates. This plan will support LEC as it continues to grow and adapt, serving as a hub for events, programs and emergency services that reflect the evolving needs and priorities of our community.

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SPRING INTO ACTION: DONATE TO OPERATION REFILL THE STOCKPILE -03/14/25

Lane County Health & Human Services, in partnership with First Christian Church, is calling on the community to Spring into Action by donating essential items for those experiencing homelessness. Operation Fill the Stockpile is an effort to collect much-needed clothing and survival gear to help our unhoused neighbors stay safe and warm during the colder months, as well as in the warmer months ahead.

"Spring is a time when many people clean out their homes and refresh their spaces. Instead of discarding unwanted items, consider giving them a second life by donating to those in need," said Amy Wilson, Lane County Human Services Program Coordinator. "With unpredictable weather this time of year, these donations can be the difference between safety and hardship for those without shelter. Your generosity can make a life-saving difference for someone facing the elements."

To kick off Operation Fill the Stockpile, First Christian Church will host a one-day donation drive on Friday, March 21st, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM, where community members can drop off donations and enjoy refreshments. After the event, donations will be accepted Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM at First Christian Church. Items can also be purchased from the Amazon Wish List and shipped directly to 1166 Oak St., Eugene, OR 97401.

Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XR33GS1ULV8Z?ref_=wl_share

Donated items will be distributed to local homeless outreach providers who directly support unsheltered individuals.

Most Needed Items:

• Tents (preferably 2-person)
• Tarps
• Blankets (preferably wool)
• Pillows
• Rain ponchos
• Sleeping bags
• Hand warmers
• Hand Sanitizer/Hand Soaps
• Wool socks
• Gift cards
• Laundry cards
• Footwear
• Thermal underwear
• Flashlights & batteries
• Crank style radios and Flashlights
• Warning Systems for Safety (Air horns/Alarms/Sirens) NO PEPPER SPRAY
• Beanies & warm hats
• Gloves
• Coats (larger sizes)
• Hoodies and sweatshirts
• Sweatpants (smaller sizes)
• Other survival supplies

For more information on Operation Winter Stockpile, please contact Amy Wilson at Amy.Wilson@lanecountyor.gov

New Code Allowing The Placement Of Rental RVs Starts Today For Rural Lane County Properties -02/27/25

Beginning today, February 27, properties in unincorporated Lane County (meaning outside city limits and urban growth boundaries) that are zoned Rural Residential may be able to add a rental recreational vehicle (RV) to their property.

"We know access to affordable housing is a critical need throughout Lane County," said Board of County Commissioners Chair David Loveall. "This new code, made possible by recent changes to state law, allows us to open up long-term housing opportunities in rural communities while at the same time providing guardrails to ensure that it doesn't negatively affect the character of our rural areas."

The new code was passed by the Board of County Commissioners in January. It can be found in Lane Code Chapter 16.290 (9).

To take advantage of this new program, properties must meet the following criteria:

• Only one RV is allowed on lots zoned Rural Residential in conjunction with a primary single-family dwelling.
• The single-family dwelling must be the primary residence of the property owner.
• No other dwelling units may exist on the property, including a temporary medical hardship or an ADU, and no portion of the single-family dwelling may be rented for residential tenancy. The property may not be in an urban reserves area.
• Rental RVs are not allowed in the regulatory floodplain.
• The RV must be licensed and ready for highway use.
• The RV cannot be used for vacation occupancy, meaning the stay must exceed 45 days.
• The property owner must provide essential services (sewage disposal, water, electric, and if required by applicable law, a drainage system) to the RV space.
• The RV must contain a toilet and sink or the property owner must make these facilities available to the tenant.
• The RV must be located on a paved or graveled parking pad.
• There are special setbacks of 30 feet from the RV and resource zoned properties.
• There must be a rental agreement between the owner of the property and the tenant of the rental RV and the RV must be owned or leased by the tenant.

Interested property owners can contact Lane County Land Management at 541-682-3577 or stop by the Customer Service Center at 3050 N. Delta Highway in Eugene between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday--Friday. More information is also available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LMD.

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