Grants Pass, OR

City Council Workshops

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Grants Pass Tourism Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates from Visit Grants Pass, a tourism promotion grant recommendation, and an outdoor recreation roundtable update. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Tourism Promotion Grant Recommendation
• Updates from Visit Grants Pass
• Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Update
• Approval of August 4, 2026 minutes

City Council Meetings

Land Use Hearings

The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Urban Area Planning Commission’s denial of the Eden Glen PUD 20-lot townhouse development. The council may affirm, amend, or reverse the UAPC’s decision under the city’s Development Code.

• Appeal of UAPC denial of Eden Glen PUD 20-lot townhouse development
• Property located in R-1-10 zoning district at 1907 Fruitdale Drive
• Project number: 302-00119-26, tax lot 36-05-28-BA, TL 703
• City Council may affirm, amend, or reverse UAPC decision per Section 10.052

City Council Meetings

Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce

Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce

Land Use Hearings

The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to annex property into the city limits. The commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding a zone map amendment for the site.

• Request to change zoning from Josephine County RR5 to City of Grants Pass Residential R-2
• Annexation request for 459 & 471 Hudson Ln
• Review of project numbers 403-00118-26 and 401-00107-26

Land Use Hearings

The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for discretionary architectural review and a height variance for a commercial building at 514 NE F Street, located in the General Commercial zoning district. The commission may affirm, amend, or reverse the Director's final action under the Grants Pass Development Code. Oral and written testimony will be accepted, with written comments due by 5 p.m. the Monday before the hearing.

• Request for architectural review and height variance at 514 NE F Street
• Property in General Commercial (GC) zoning district
• Hearing set for September 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
• Appeals of the decision go to the Grants Pass City Council
• Staff report available at least seven days before the hearing

Land Use Hearings

The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Community Development Director's interpretation regarding outdoor retail sales of shipping containers at 100 NE Midland Avenue in the General Commercial zoning district. The commission may affirm, amend, or reverse the director's decision. Public testimony will be accepted at the hearing.

• Appeal of Director's interpretation on outdoor retail sales of shipping containers
• Property at 100 NE Midland Avenue, tax lot 36-05-08-BD, TL 2000
• General Commercial (GC) zoning district
• Hearing on September 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
• Appeal deadline to City Council after commission decision

Land Use Hearings

The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for review of a proposed internally-lit LED/plug-in restaurant sign at 221 SE 6th Street, located in the Central Business District and Historical District. The commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request based on criteria in Section 13.452 of the City of Grants Pass Development Code. This is a quasi-judicial hearing where oral and written testimony will be accepted.

• Proposed internally-lit LED/plug-in restaurant sign at 221 SE 6th Street
• Property in Central Business District and Historical District
• Tax lot 36-05-17-CB, TL 6500; project number 303-00138-26
• Hearing rescheduled to August 27, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in City Council Chambers
• Appeal deadline to City Council after commission decision

Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will interview two applicants for commission membership, hold a public hearing on a sign for Partake Restaurant and Lounge, and consider adopting findings of fact for new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th Street. The commission will also elect a vice chair and discuss a historic marker update.

• Interviews with HBSC applicants Andreas Blech and Jodi Wainwright
• Public hearing on sign for Partake Restaurant and Lounge
• Adoption of findings of fact for new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th Street
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Discussion on Historic Marker Update

Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

The Historical Buildings and Sites Commission will hold a public hearing to review a proposed new sign for the building at 221 SE 6th Street, owned by Scopa Properties LLC. The application is a Type III Historic District Sign Review under the Grants Pass Development Code. The agenda also includes appointment applications for the commission and minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for new sign at 221 SE 6th St (project 303-00138-26)
• Applicant: Scopa Properties LLC, representative Scott Hillier
• Review under Type III procedure, Historic District Sign Review
• Appointment applications from Andreas Blech and Jodi A Wainwright for HBSC
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Urban Area Planning Commission

The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Site Plan Review for a new 4,697-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with dual drive-through lanes at 2101 NE Fairview Avenue. The staff report recommends approval with conditions, including revisions to meet window coverage standards on the south and east elevations. The commission will also discuss scheduling its November meeting date.

• New 4,697 sq ft Chick-fil-A with dual drive-through lanes at 2101 NE Fairview Ave
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including revised elevation plans for window coverage
• South and east elevations currently do not meet 25% window/glass door coverage standard
• Appeal deadline: 12 days from mailing of written decision
• Commission discussed moving November meeting to Nov 12 to avoid holidays

Urban Area Planning Commission

The Urban Area Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled for August 26, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026

Small Business Task Force

The Grants Pass Small Business Task Force is meeting to review membership applications and discuss priority issues including business communication, wayfinding, permitting, and code enforcement. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Review applications and make recommendations for membership
• Discuss priority issues: communicating with businesses, wayfinding, permitting, code enforcement
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026

Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce

The Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled for August 20, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026

City Council Meetings

The Grants Pass City Council will consider two resolutions: one to implement a Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program and authorize agreements with Oregon Housing and Community Services, and another to create a CDBG Program Coordinator position and amend the Classification Plan. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a five-year electrical maintenance contract, investment reports, and meeting minutes. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Resolution implementing Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program and authorizing agreements with Oregon Housing and Community Services
• Resolution creating CDBG Program Coordinator position and amending Classification Plan
• Five-year agreement with US West Corporation for electrical on-call maintenance at Water Restoration and Water Treatment plants
• Monthly investment report for July 2026
• Monthly Water Revenue Bonds investment report for July 2026

City Council Meetings

The Grants Pass City Council will consider two action items: a resolution to implement a Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program and authorize agreements with Oregon Housing and Community Services, and a resolution to create a CDBG Program Coordinator position and amend the Classification Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public comment, and reports.

• Resolution implementing Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program and authorizing agreements with Oregon Housing and Community Services
• Resolution creating CDBG Program Coordinator position and amending Classification Plan
• Resolution authorizing five-year electrical on-call maintenance agreement with US West Corporation for water plants
• Monthly investment report for July 2026 and Water Revenue Bonds investment report
• Approval of August 5, 2026 council minutes and Tourism Advisory Committee minutes

City Council Workshops

The Grants Pass City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a salary and compensation study for non-bargaining positions, a proposed blighted building code, and refinancing of the police headquarters. The agenda also includes general meeting agenda discussion and review of the upcoming business meeting and calendar. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Logic Compensation Group salary and compensation study for non-bargaining positions
• Blighted building code discussion
• Police Headquarters refinance discussion
• Meeting agenda discussion and review of business meeting and calendar

Parks Advisory Committee

The Grants Pass Parks Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting to discuss council updates, committee terms, and a proposed Riverside Art Installation. The meeting includes public comment and project updates, with a 10-minute limit per discussion item.

• Discussion of Riverside Art Installation
• Committee terms review
• Council updates
• Public comment opportunity
• Approval of July 9, 2026 minutes

Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

The August 13 meeting of the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission has been canceled and rescheduled for August 27. The agenda contains no other items.

Land Use Hearings

The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for an internally-lit LED/plug-in restaurant sign. The property is located within the Historical District and Central Business District zoning district.

• Review of proposed internally-lit LED/plug-in restaurant sign at 221 SE 6th Street

Small Business Task Force

The Grants Pass Small Business Task Force is meeting to review the city's Small Business Tool Kit and the Chamber's 'How to Start a Business' guide, receive an update on the Economic Opportunity Analysis, and discuss a list of priority issues. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous minutes.

• Review of City's 'Small Business Tool Kit' and Chamber's 'How to Start a Business'
• Economic Opportunity Analysis (EOA) staff update
• Discussion of priority issues list

Urban Area Planning Commission

The Urban Area Planning Commission approved findings of fact concluding that the Eden Glen Planned Unit Development with major variances did not meet criteria two, three, and four for variance approval, citing fire department regulations, negative impacts on adjacent properties, and self-imposed hardship. The commission also approved the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes with a correction. Public comments included concerns about litter and a request for records on the ARPA-funded Fruitdale water main project.

• Adopted findings of fact for Eden Glen PUD (files 105-00110-26 and 301-00165-26) denying variances on criteria 2, 3, and 4
• Approved June 24, 2026 meeting minutes with correction on page 153
• Public comment: Judy Aarons raised litter concerns; Ulana Korovec requested records on ARPA-funded Fruitdale water main project

Urban Area Planning Commission

The Urban Area Planning Commission is meeting with a largely procedural agenda: roll call, public comment, approval of the July 8, 2026 minutes, and setting the November meeting date. No public hearings or findings of fact are scheduled, and no substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 meeting
• Establish November UAPC meeting date
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Committee on Public Art

The Committee on Public Art (CoPA) will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including state law regarding 1% for public art, an update on the Owl Plaza downtown plan, and a donation form. The committee will also receive updates on new Art Boxes and subcommittees for an online application and murals. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of state law – 1% for public art
• Downtown plan refresher – Owl Plaza update
• Donation form
• Subcommittee updates: online application, water tank and community mural
• New round of Art Boxes (Aug 17 – Sept 28)

Bikeways / Walkways Committee

The Bikeways and Walkways Committee will hold a regular meeting with discussion items on Riverwalk connectivity, Rails with Trails, and a designated crossing on Washington Blvd. No action items are scheduled. The meeting includes public comment and updates from local jurisdictions.

• Riverwalk Connectivity Work Session
• Rails with Trails discussion
• Washington Blvd. – Designated Crossing
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026

Urban Tree Advisory Committee

The Grants Pass Urban Tree Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with action items including committee appointments, tree mapping, an emerald ash borer (EAB) update, and urban forestry management plan (UFMP) outreach. No votes or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Committee appointments
• Tree mapping discussion
• Emerald ash borer (EAB) update
• Urban forestry management plan (UFMP) outreach

Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce

City Council Meetings

The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing on a sign code appeal for a Dutch Bros/Les Schwab location and vote on the 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan. The meeting will also consider routine contracts, fee schedule updates, and procedural rule changes.

• Dutch Bros/Les Schwab sign code appeal at 251 NE Agness Avenue
• Resolution adopting the 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant Year 2 Annual Action Plan
• Contract for FY27 Overlays Project No. TR6372
• Contract for Water Restoration Plant Weigh Scale Installation Project No. WA6447
• Memorandum of Understanding with Adapt Integrated Health Care

The Grants Pass City Council approved the Dutch Bros/Les Schwab sign code appeal at 251 NE Agness Avenue, adopted the 2026-2027 Year 2 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, and revised council procedures for public testimony and meeting decorum. The council also authorized several contracts and fee schedule amendments via the consent agenda, all with unanimous votes except for one dissenting vote on the procedures resolution.

• Approved Dutch Bros/Les Schwab sign code appeal at 251 NE Agness Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-7717 for 2026-2027 CDBG Year 2 Annual Action Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-7718 revising public testimony and meeting decorum procedures (6-1, Krohn dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution 26-7719 authorizing FY27 Overlays contract, Project TR6372 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-7720 authorizing Water Restoration Plant Weigh Scale Installation contract, Project SE6447 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-7721 authorizing MOU with Adapt Integrated Health Care (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-7722 amending Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Parks, Downtown Owl Plaza, and other fees (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 15 and July 22, 2026 council meetings and acknowledged multiple committee minutes (7-0)

Land Use Hearings

The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of the City Sign Code. An applicant is seeking to install a 400-square foot sign on a 100-foot pylon, which exceeds the current municipal limits of 100 square feet and 25 feet in height.

• Appeal of Sign Code for property at 251 NE Agness Ave
• Proposal for 400-square foot sign on a 100-foot pylon
• Review of General Commercial (GC) zoning district criteria

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a sign code appeal and the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The body will also consider revisions to public testimony and meeting decorum procedures. Other items include infrastructure contracts and fee schedule updates.

• Sign Code Appeal for Dutch Bros/Les Schwab at 251 NE Agness Avenue
• 2026-2027 Year 2 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program
• Contract for FY27 Overlays (Project No. TR6372)
• Contract for Water Restoration Plant Weigh Scale Installation Project (Project No. WA6447)
• Amendments to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Parks and Downtown Owl Plaza

City Council Meetings

The Grants Pass City Council held a public hearing and approved an appeal regarding a sign code for Dutch Bros/Les Schwab at 251 NE Agness Avenue, and adopted the 2026-2027 Year 2 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. The council also adopted a resolution revising public testimony procedures and meeting decorum, and approved several consent agenda items including contracts for road overlays and a water plant weigh scale, a fee schedule amendment, and multiple committee minutes.

• Approved Dutch Bros/Les Schwab Sign Code Appeal at 251 NE Agness Avenue
• Adopted 2026-2027 Year 2 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program
• Adopted resolution revising public testimony procedures and adding meeting decorum section
• Authorized contract for FY27 Overlays (Project No. TR6372)
• Amended Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Parks Fees, Downtown Owl Plaza Fees, and other revisions

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on tourism promotion and outdoor recreation. The body will also conduct a mid-year review of its goals.

• Tourism Promotion Grant update
• Josephine County Outdoor Recreation Coalition update
• Mid-year review of goals
• Updates from Visit Grants Pass

City Council Workshops

The City Council will hold a workshop to review a sole source proposal for Caveman Pool WMS Aquatics and downtown electric charging stations. The meeting includes an agenda review for a future business meeting. A special meeting in executive session will follow to discuss labor negotiations and exempt records.

• Caveman Pool WMS Aquatics sole source
• Downtown electric charging stations
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Executive session regarding records exempt from public inspection (ORS 192.660(2)(f))

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee is meeting for a tour of the Josephine County Jail. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Josephine County Jail at 1901 NE F Street

Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will meet on July 23, 2026 to consider several items. It will adopt findings of fact regarding new awnings at 220 and 224 SW 6th Street. The commission will also discuss an update to a historic marker. Additional agenda items include public comment, an interview with an applicant, and approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Adopt findings of fact for new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th St
• Discuss historic marker update
• Public comment period (three‑minute remarks per speaker)
• Interview of HBSC applicant
• Approve minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting

Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission approved new historically appropriate awnings for the building at 220 and 224 Southwest 6th Street, requiring the building ornamentation to be painted to match the awnings. The commission also discussed a public art “I heart Grants Pass” sculpture for Riverside Park, considered historic‑style cabins for the Reed Cottage, and addressed code‑enforcement concerns raised by the resignation of Vice Chair Terri Collins‑Bain. Minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting were approved and the next meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

• Approval of new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th St with condition to paint ornamentation
• Public hearing on the awning proposal and unanimous 4‑0 vote
• Discussion of historic‑style cabin concept for Reed Cottage in Riverside Park
• Presentation of an “I heart Grants Pass” public art sculpture proposal for Riverside Park
• Resignation of Vice Chair Terri Collins‑Bain and related code‑enforcement discussion

City Council Meetings

The City Council is considering a resolution to lease a portion of 5th Street between G and H streets to Main Street Grants Pass. This lease would allow a private charity dinner to serve alcohol on city property, which is currently prohibited by municipal code.

• Lease of 5th Street between G Street and H Street for July 23, 2026
• Consideration for lease set at $800 in fees paid via Special Event permit
• Requirement for $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate liability insurance
• Alcohol service permitted from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm by licensed OLCC pourers