Invasive Plant Rules in Eugene, OR (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Eugene, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Within the S-DR/CL Cultural Landscape and Open Space subdistrict of Eugene's Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone, EC 9.3185(3)(a)6 flatly bans non-native invasive species from any planting or replanting. Riverfront park areas must draw set minimum shares from the Goal 5 Native and Non-native Plant List, riparian enhancement areas must be entirely native, and cleared ground must be replanted within 90 days.
Eugene Bans Invasive Species in Riverfront Zone
Some RestrictionsEC 9.3185(3)(a)6
(3) Specific Development Standards. (a) Planting and Replanting. Planting or replanting within the S-DR/CL subdistrict shall comply with the following standards: 1. Riverfront Park Planting Standards. In areas designated as riverfront park on Figure 9.3185, at least 50 percent of the trees, 40 percent of the total number of shrub plants, 30 percent of the total number of grass plants, and 30 pe...
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