Land use codes slowing Phoenix rebuild process as Oregon inches toward fire season, again

by Kevin McNamara

Sat, February 20th 2021, 3:29 AM UTC

A 'Phoenix Strong' banner hangs over downtown Phoenix as the city continues to rebuild after the Almeda Fire. Some of the old businesses that were destroyed will have a hard time rebuilding under the new land use codes that were added for things like parking and landscaping unless an amendment is created. (Megan Willgoos/KTVL)

Phoenix Community and Economic Development Director Joe Slaughter speaks on the pros and cons of a potential amendment that would allow businesses destroyed by the Almeda Fire to bypass some land use codes. (Kevin McNamara/KTVL)

Jackson County Fire District 3 Chief Bob Horton speaks on what the district gained out of the forum for wildfire survivors in Southern Oregon and what the station is planning to prevent the next Almeda Fire. (Kevin McNamara/KTVL){p}{/p}

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A 'Phoenix Strong' banner hangs over downtown Phoenix as the city continues to rebuild after the Almeda Fire. Some of the old businesses that were destroyed will have a hard time rebuilding under the new land use codes that were added for things like parking and landscaping unless an amendment is created. (Megan Willgoos/KTVL)

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