ORS § 222.524 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.524
222.524 Procedure for withdrawal of part of district from district
Status: in_force

(1) If as authorized by ORS 222.520 (Annexation of less than entire district) the governing body of the city elects to cause the withdrawal from a district named in ORS 222.510 (Annexation of entire district) of that part of such district theretofore incorporated in or annexed to the city, it shall hold a public hearing on the question of such withdrawal. At the hearing, the governing body of the city shall hear objections to the withdrawal and shall determine whether such withdrawal is for the best interest of the city.

(2) The governing body shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing and cause notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing to be published once each week for two successive weeks prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, and shall cause notices of the hearing to be posted in four public places in the city for a like period.

(3) After the hearing, the governing body of the city may by ordinance declare that the part of the district which was theretofore incorporated as or annexed to the city is withdrawn from the district.

(4) The ordinance referred to in subsection (3) of this section is subject to referendum.

(5) The city may withdraw from all of such districts at the same time in one proceeding under this section or may withdraw from each district in separate proceedings at different times.

(6) The public hearing and ordinance referred to in this section may be the same as the public hearing and ordinance in ORS 222.120 (Procedure for annexation without election) . [1957 c.401 §3; 1963 c.347 §3; 1965 c.509 §3; 1985 c.702 §14]

Source: Section 222.524 — Procedure for withdrawal of part of district from district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.280 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.280
223.280 Right of owner to prepay balance and discharge lien
Status: in_force

At any time after issuance of bonds under ORS 223.235 (Issuance of bonds) , any owner of a lot against which the final assessment is made and lien docketed may pay into the treasury of the issuing local government the whole amount of the final assessment for which the lien is docketed, together with the full amount of interest and late payment penalties and charges accrued thereon to the date of payment. Upon producing to the recorder of the local government the receipt of the treasurer, the recorder shall enter in the lien docket opposite the entry of the lien the fact and date of the payment and that the lien is discharged. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §21; 2003 c.802 §15]

Source: Section 223.280 — Right of owner to prepay balance and discharge lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.610 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.610
221.610 Disincorporation of cities
Status: in_force

Any city not liable for any debt or other obligation, may surrender its charter, disincorporate and cease to exist if a majority of the electors of the city authorize the surrender and disincorporation as provided in ORS 221.621 (Disincorporation procedure) and 221.650 (Property conveyed to county) . The surrender and disincorporation shall become effective 60 days after the city has authorized surrender and disincorporation. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §25]

Source: Section 221.610 — Disincorporation of cities; effective date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.390 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.390
226.390 Financing of projects by bond issues
Status: in_force

The municipal authorities may issue bonds for the costs and expenses of acquiring the private property for any of the purposes mentioned in ORS 226.320 (Authority to acquire land for certain purposes) to 226.380 (Condemnation procedure) . The bonds shall be at such rate of interest and for such length of time as the municipal authorities determine, shall be advertised and sold in such manner as the municipal authorities determine and shall be a general obligation of the city. The municipal authorities shall, at the time of issuing the bonds, make provisions for the payment of interest and a sinking fund for the retirement thereof.

Source: Section 226.390 — Financing of projects by bond issues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.830 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.830
223.830 Service concessions in parking facilities
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 223.810 (Establishment of motor vehicle parking facilities) , a city may rent or lease to any individual, firm or corporation any portion of the premises established as an off-street parking facility for service concessions, commercial uses or otherwise, after first advertising for bids therefor by publication not less than once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, making two publications in all. [Amended by 1967 c.380 §2]

Source: Section 223.830 — Service concessions in parking facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.593 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.593
223.593 Alternate redemption procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 223.565 (Procedure and conditions of redemption) and 223.650 (Redemption) , when a local government sells real property under ORS 223.510 (Authority to sell property for delinquent liens and assessments) to 223.590 (Tender of purchase price in action to recover property) or pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered in an action authorized by ORS 223.610 (Foreclosure of certain liens by suits in equity) for neglect or refusal by the owner to pay installments under ORS 223.265 (Payment of installments) , the property may be redeemed as provided in this section by the owner, a legal representative or a successor in interest or by any other person having a lien on the property.

(2) Redemption of such real property may be made by paying to the treasurer of the local government, at any time within one year after the date of sale, the following amounts:

(a) The purchase price at the foreclosure sale and 10 percent thereof as penalty;

(b) The amount of any taxes, assessments or liens upon the property that are paid after the sale by the purchaser at the sale; and

(c) Interest on the amounts paid under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection at a rate of 10 percent per annum from the respective times of the payments of the purchase price, taxes, assessments or liens to the date of redemption.

(3) A redemption of property under this section shall be made for cash. [Formerly 223.670; 2003 c.576 §398; 2003 c.802 §44]

Source: Section 223.593 — Alternate redemption procedure; cash payment required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.594 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.594
223.594 Lien for water service to certain real property through single water meter
Status: in_force

(1) When water service is provided to a multifamily building with five or more units with a single water meter, the owner of the real property shall be considered the user of the water. If payment for such water is not made when due and the water service has not been shut off or will not be shut off, the municipal utility may place a lien on the premises to which water service was provided for the amount due for such service.

(2) When requested by the property owner and authorized by the municipal utility, a single water meter may serve several parcels of real property owned by the same owner. The owner of those parcels of real property shall be considered the user of the water. If payment for such water is not made when due and the water has not been shut off or will not be shut off, the municipal utility providing such service may place a lien on the real property to which water service was provided for the amount due for such service.

(3) At any time after 60 days from the time the lien is entered in the lien docket of the local government, in addition to any method provided by law, ordinance or the charter of any local government, the lien may be foreclosed in the manner provided under ORS 223.510 (Authority to sell property for delinquent liens and assessments) to 223.595 (Validation of prior foreclosure proceedings) . [1993 c.786 §4; 2003 c.802 §45]

Source: Section 223.594 — Lien for water service to certain real property through single water meter; owner as water user; foreclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.032 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.032
221.032 Annexation during pendency of incorporation
Status: in_force

After a person files a petition for incorporation under ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) , a city or district may not commence annexation proceedings for any part of the area that is included in the boundaries of the area proposed to be incorporated until after a county court removes that part of the area from within the boundaries of the proposed city or the later of the following:

(1) The county court rejects the petition; or

(2) The voters do not approve the question of incorporation at an election called by the county court. [2007 c.669 §2]

Source: Section 221.032 — Annexation during pendency of incorporation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.400 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.400
227.400 Truck routes
Status: in_force

(1) A city council shall not establish a new truck route or revise an existing truck route within the city unless the council first provides public notice of the proposed truck route and holds a public hearing concerning its proposed action.

(2) The city council shall provide notice of a public hearing held under this section by publishing notice of the hearing once a week for two consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the city. The second publication of the notice must occur not later than the fifth day before the date of the public hearing.

(3) The notice required under this section shall state the time and place of the public hearing and contain a brief and concise statement of the proposed formation of the truck route, including a description of the roads and streets in the city that will form the truck route.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Truck” includes motor truck, as defined in ORS 801.355 (“Motor truck.”) , and truck tractor, as defined in ORS 801.575 (“Truck tractor.”) .

(b) “Truck route” means the roads or streets in a city which have been formally designated by the city council as the roads or streets on which trucks must travel when proceeding through the city. [1985 c.564 §1]

Source: Section 227.400 — Truck routes; procedures for establishment or revision; notice; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.727 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.727
221.727 Alternative procedure for sale of city-owned real property
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 221.725 (Sale of real property by city) , a city council may adopt, after public notice and hearing, a procedure for the sale of individual parcels of a class of city-owned real properties, or any interest therein, under a single program established within the city for the sale of that class of properties. The city may thereafter sell any parcel under that adopted procedure in lieu of the procedure under ORS 221.725 (Sale of real property by city) . [1983 c.216 §2]

Note: See note under 221.725 (Sale of real property by city) .

Source: Section 221.727 — Alternative procedure for sale of city-owned real property; public notice and hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.030 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.030
224.030 Authority of city over water and waterways
Status: in_force

A city, through its council, may divert water and waterways, fill or drain lakes, ponds or other waters, increase or diminish the flow of waters in natural channels or dam channels and do such other acts and things as may be found necessary or essential for the matters provided for in ORS 224.010 (Definitions for ORS 224.010 to 224.170) to 224.120 (Sale without foreclosure) and in ORS 224.170 (Certain laws and charter provisions applicable to property beyond city limits) . However, no property rights or other vested rights shall be taken without agreement with the owner or a proceeding of condemnation.

Source: Section 224.030 — Authority of city over water and waterways; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.354 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.354
221.354 Trial by jury in criminal cases
Status: in_force

(1) In all prosecutions for any crime defined and made punishable by any city charter or ordinance the defendant shall have the right of trial by jury, of six in number. Juries shall be selected from the latest tax roll and registration books used at the last city election in the same manner in which juries are selected for circuit courts. The verdict of the jury shall be unanimous.

(2) Where provision is made for the payment of jury fees by the defendant as a deposit to ensure a jury trial, and where the defendant is found not guilty, the deposit shall be returned to the defendant.

(3) The deposit required by the municipal court to ensure the right of trial by jury, under the charter of the city, shall not be greater than that provided by ORS 10.061 (Fees payable to jurors) in courts other than circuit courts for payment for each juror sworn multiplied by the number of jurors constituting a jury under the terms of the charter. [Formerly 221.349]

Source: Section 221.354 — Trial by jury in criminal cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.130 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.130
224.130 Assessment of property in drainage district
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in ORS 224.010 (Definitions for ORS 224.010 to 224.170) to 224.170 (Certain laws and charter provisions applicable to property beyond city limits) shall authorize the city to assess any property now included in any drainage district organized under ORS 547.005 (Authority to form drainage district) to 547.030 (Evidence at hearing) and beyond the limits of the city unless the owner of such property or the officers of such district consent thereto. However, if the owner of property in such district at any time desires to connect with and utilize any sewer or drain constructed pursuant to ORS 224.020 (Authority of city to construct sewer system) , a just and equitable assessment may be made and charged against the property owned by the owner and especially and peculiarly benefited by such connection.

Source: Section 224.130 — Assessment of property in drainage district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.020 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.020
221.020 Authority to incorporate
Status: in_force

The people of an area, no part of which lies in an incorporated city and in which 150 persons reside, may incorporate a city by approving at an election called and held according to ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) to 221.061 (Election expenses) a proposition provided by those sections for incorporating the city.

Source: Section 221.020 — Authority to incorporate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.290 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.290
227.290 Building setback lines established by city council
Status: in_force

(1) The council or other governing body of any incorporated city, under an exercise of its police powers, may establish or alter building setback lines on private property adjacent to any alley, street, avenue, boulevard, highway or other public way in such city. It may make it unlawful and provide a penalty for erecting after said establishment any building or structure closer to the street line than such setback line, except as may be expressly provided by ordinance. The council or body shall pass and put into effect such ordinances as may be needed for the purpose of providing for a notice to and hearing of persons owning property affected before establishing any such setback line. Such setback lines may be established without requiring a cutting off or removal of buildings existing at the time.

(2) The council may consider, in enacting ordinances governing building setback lines, the site slope and tree cover of the land with regard to solar exposure. The council shall not restrict construction where site slope and tree cover make incident solar energy collection unfeasible, except an existing solar structure’s sun plane shall not be substantially impaired.

(3) The council may consider, in enacting ordinances governing building setback lines and maximum building height, the impact on available wind resources. The ordinances shall protect an existing wind energy system’s wind source to the extent feasible.

(4) The powers given in this section shall be so exercised as to preserve constitutional rights. [Amended by 1979 c.671 §4; 1981 c.590 §9]

Source: Section 227.290 — Building setback lines established by city council; criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.010 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.010
223.010 Right of city to enter upon, survey, examine and select property to be appropriated or condemned
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 223.005 (Appropriation and condemnation for public use within and without city limits) , a city may enter upon, survey and examine property in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 (Precondemnation entry on real property) and may select any such property or rights for the purpose of constructing any ditch, drain, dam, dike, canal, flume, sewer, reservoir, septic tank, filter bed, sewer form or purifying plant or laying or constructing and maintaining any pipe, sewer, drain, aqueduct, dam, dike, canal, flume, reservoir, septic tank, filter bed, sewer form or purifying plant or other plant, building or electric lines or system for municipal uses, including but not limited to, aviation fields, parks, city hall, city buildings, jails, docks, piers, slips, shore and terminal structures. [Amended by 1971 c.134 §2; 2003 c.477 §4]

Source: Section 223.010 — Right of city to enter upon, survey, examine and select property to be appropriated or condemned , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.275 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.275
221.275 Definitions for ORS 221.275 to 221.290
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 221.275 (Definitions for ORS 221.275 to 221.290) to 221.290 (Application of ORS 221.275 to 221.290) :

(1) “Owner” or “owner of a vehicle” means the person listed as the owner of a vehicle in the records of the Department of Transportation.

(2) “Rental or leasing company” means any person engaged in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles to the public. [1995 c.533 §2]

Source: Section 221.275 — Definitions for ORS 221.275 to 221.290 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.710 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.710
223.710 Rebonding application
Status: in_force

(1) The applications for rebonding shall be in the same form and preserved as original bonding applications. The officer charged with keeping the records of the local government shall keep the bonding applications in convenient form for examination. The officer shall enter in a docket kept for that purpose a description of each lot or parcel of land against which the rebonding assessment is made, or which bears or is chargeable for the cost of the local improvement, with the name of the then owner and the total amount of unpaid final assessments rebonded.

(2) The total amount to be rebonded against any lot or parcel of land must be $25 or more. The owner shall tender and pay with the application all accrued interest due on the bonded assessment to the first of the month preceding the date of application.

(3) No application for rebonding shall be received unless the taxes for any quarter of the current year then due and payable, together with the entire amount of taxes of the year immediately preceding the year in which the application is filed, have been fully paid and evidence of such payment satisfactory to the officer receiving the application is produced at the time of making the application. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §78; 2003 c.802 §52]

Source: Section 223.710 — Rebonding application; form; prerequisites , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.150 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.150
225.150 Compensation
Status: in_force

The city shall pay compensation by deposit in court of an order drawn on the city treasurer for the amount of compensation fixed by the court in the condemnation proceeding.

Source: Section 225.150 — Compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.391 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.391
223.391 Notice of proposed assessment to owner of affected lot
Status: in_force

If a notice is required to be sent to the owner of a lot affected by a proposed assessment, the notice shall be addressed to the owner or the owner’s agent. If the address of the owner or of the owner’s agent is unknown to the recorder, the recorder shall mail the notice addressed to the owner or the owner’s agent at the address where the property is located. Any mistake, error, omission or failure with respect to the mailing shall not be jurisdictional or invalidate the assessment proceedings, but there shall be no foreclosure or legal action to collect until notice has been given by personal service upon the property owner, or, if personal service cannot be had, then by publication once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper designated by the governing body and having general circulation within the boundaries of the local government where the property is located. [1959 c.219 §3; 1991 c.902 §38; 2003 c.802 §29]

Source: Section 223.391 — Notice of proposed assessment to owner of affected lot , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.560 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.560
222.560 Procedure for division of installations on withdrawal of part of sanitary district
Status: in_force

(1) When a part of a sanitary district is thus withdrawn, the district shall, by action of its governing body, turn over to the city of which the withdrawn area becomes a part, its sewer lines, pumping stations, disposal and any other properties within the area withdrawn from the district that are not necessary for the operation of the remainder of the sewer system of the district. All outfall, trunk and collection lines, pumping stations, disposal and other properties which are necessary for the district to continue maintenance and operation of its sewer and disposal system shall remain the property of the district, regardless of whether they are located within or without the city. If the city is not satisfied with the division of property made by the district governing body, or if, within 90 days from the effective date of the withdrawal, the district governing body has failed to make a division, the city’s governing body may request the county court or board of county commissioners of the county in which the property is situated to decide upon such a division.

(2) After giving 10 days’ notice and an opportunity to be heard to the district governing body, the court or board shall, in accordance with the standards of guidance provided in this section for the district governing board, divide the property.

(3) The decision of the court or board shall be binding upon all parties in interest except that an appeal may be taken therefrom for abuse of discretion in arriving at the decision to the circuit court of the county in which the property withdrawn is located within 30 days from the announcement of the decision. The functions of the district shall be continued in the entire preexisting area thereof by the district until the final determination of the division of property.

(4) This section shall not prevent the governing bodies of the city and the district from arriving at a binding agreement for a joint operation of the sewer, sewage disposal or other properties of each that will be beneficial to and equitable for the inhabitants and property owners of each after the withdrawal of part of the sanitary district.

Source: Section 222.560 — Procedure for division of installations on withdrawal of part of sanitary district; appeal; joint operation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.179 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.179
222.179 Exempt territory
Status: in_force

The amendments to ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) , 222.230 (Form and contents of petition) , 222.240 (Approval of petition) and 222.270 (Canvass of votes) made by chapter 702, Oregon Laws 1985, do not apply in territory subject to the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission. [1985 c.702 §27]

Note: 222.179 (Exempt territory) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 222 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 222.179 — Exempt territory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.908 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.908
221.908 Council meetings
Status: in_force

The council shall meet the second Tuesday in January succeeding each general municipal election and take the oath of office. The council shall hold regular meetings at least once in each month at such times as the council shall fix by ordinance. Special meetings may be called at any time by the mayor or by three councillors, by written notice delivered to each member then present within the city at least three hours before the time specified for the proposed meeting, which notice shall specify the object and purpose of such special meeting. No other business shall be transacted at any special meeting than that named in said notice and appurtenant thereto. All meetings of the council shall be public and held within the corporate limits of the city at such place as may be designated by ordinance. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §107]

Source: Section 221.908 — Council meetings; notice; place of meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.270 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.270
224.270 Validation of bond issues
Status: in_force

All proceedings and elections had prior to March 9, 1935, in cities of less than 100,000 population under ORS 224.232 (Bond election) and 224.270 (Validation of bond issues) are validated. All bonds voted prior to March 9, 1935, by any municipality, as defined in ORS 224.210 (1971 Replacement Part), for a sanitary disposal of sewage under ORS 224.210 to 224.260 (1971 Replacement Part) shall, when issued and sold, be legal and binding obligations of the municipality if the issuance of bonds for that purpose has been authorized and approved by a majority vote of the electors voting on the question and regardless of whether the question was submitted to the electors by the council or other governing body by resolution, ordinance or by charter amendment. The governing body of the municipality may, either before or after issuing the bonds, adopt plans, specifications and estimates for a sanitary disposal of sewage with or without following any previous plans, specifications, estimates or methods.

SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN CITIES OF 3,500 OR LESS

Source: Section 224.270 — Validation of bond issues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.285 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.285
223.285 Separate funds kept for moneys received
Status: in_force

Any treasurer receiving any payments of final assessments or interest on unpaid installments by virtue of the Bancroft Bonding Act, shall account for the payments separately from other funds of the local government. The amount of the moneys paid on account of installments, interest on unpaid installments and late payment penalties or charges, shall be placed to the credit of a fund to be known and designated as “Bancroft Bond Redemption Fund” or in any designated account of the redemption fund that may be established by the local government under this section. All interest and principal due on bonds issued under ORS 223.235 (Issuance of bonds) shall be paid from the redemption fund or from a designated account of the redemption fund. The amount placed to the credit of the redemption fund or any account of the fund shall from time to time, under the direction of the governing body of the issuing local government, be invested as provided in ORS 294.035 (Investment of funds of political subdivisions) or 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) to 294.895 (Board duties, generally) . [Amended by 1975 c.495 §1; 1991 c.902 §22; 2003 c.802 §16]

Source: Section 223.285 — Separate funds kept for moneys received; investments authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.320 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.320
226.320 Authority to acquire land for certain purposes
Status: in_force

Whenever the municipal authorities determine by ordinance to do so, the city may purchase, acquire, take, use, enter upon and appropriate land and property within or without its corporate limits for the purpose of:

(1) Public squares, parks, memorial monuments or buildings, pioneer memorials, pioneer museums, memorials and monuments to United States war veterans, sites or buildings for meeting places for such war veterans, auto campgrounds, playgrounds or comfort stations.

(2) Enlarging any public square, park, auto campground, playground or comfort station.

Source: Section 226.320 — Authority to acquire land for certain purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.010 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.010
225.010 Definition of “city.”
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “city” means any incorporated city or town.

Source: Section 225.010 — Definition of “city.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.114 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.114
223.114 Economic improvement
Status: in_force

(1) A council may enact an ordinance establishing a procedure to be followed by the city in making assessments for the cost of an economic improvement upon the lots which are specially benefited by all or part of the improvement.

(2) In any ordinance adopted under subsection (1) of this section, a city shall not be authorized to:

(a) Levy assessments in an economic improvement district in any year that exceed one percent of the real market value of all the real property located within the district.

(b) Include within an economic improvement district any area of the city that is not zoned for commercial or industrial use.

(c) Levy assessments on residential real property or any portion of a structure used for residential purposes. [1985 c.576 §2; 1989 c.1018 §3; 1991 c.459 §350; 1991 c.902 §5]

Source: Section 223.114 — Economic improvement; assessment ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.210 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.210
226.210 General powers of board
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall have full and exclusive control of all parks within or connected with its respective city. For that purpose it may:

(a) Lay out and improve such parks.

(b) Appoint all necessary engineers, surveyors and all other employees, including a police force to act in the parks and fix the amount of their compensation.

(c) Do all acts needful and proper for the protection, care or improvement of the parks.

(d) Make all necessary rules or regulations for the use or government of the parks.

(e) Affix penalties for breaches of the rules or regulations made under paragraph (d) of this subsection. These penalties shall not exceed $20 for any one offense and shall be collected as other fines and penalties are collected in the city where such offense is committed.

(f) Acquire title by purchase, gift, devise or otherwise, to any land it deems desirable for parks, the title to be taken in the name of the city.

(2) The board shall disburse all moneys appropriated, given, received or collected for the improvement or use of the parks.

(3) All contracts for the purchase of land for park purposes shall be made by the board.

(4) If the board, being desirous of acquiring any land for any park, cannot agree with the owner as to the amount to be paid therefor, the board may proceed in the circuit court of the county in which the land is situated, as provided in ORS 223.005 (Appropriation and condemnation for public use within and without city limits) to 223.020 (Scope of appropriation) for the appropriation of such land for park purposes.

Source: Section 226.210 — General powers of board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.918 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.918
221.918 Duties of recorder
Status: in_force

The recorder referred to in ORS 221.901 (Cities organized under 1893 Act) shall keep a journal of the proceedings of the council, and be ex officio assessor, and perform such other duties as required by ORS 221.901 (Cities organized under 1893 Act) to 221.928 (Record of ordinances) or city ordinances. [Amended by 1999 c.788 §54]

Source: Section 221.918 — Duties of recorder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.575 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.575
223.575 Legal and evidentiary effect of deed
Status: in_force

The effect of the deed shall be to convey to the grantee therein named the legal and equitable title in fee simple, to the real property described in the deed, excepting only the lien of a local government on such assessments or liens as were not included in the foreclosure proceedings. The deed shall be prima facie evidence of title in the grantee, except as stated in this section, and that all proceedings and acts necessary to make such deed in all respects good and valid have been had and done. Such prima facie evidence shall not be disputed, overcome or rebutted, or the effect thereof avoided, except by satisfactory proof of either:

(1) Fraud in making the final assessment or in the final assessment, or in the procuring of the lien.

(2) Payment of the final assessment or lien before sale or redemption after sale.

(3) That payment or redemption was prevented by fraud of the purchaser.

(4) That the property was sold for a lien or final assessment for which neither the property nor its owner, at the time of sale, was liable, and that no part of the final assessment or lien was assessed or levied upon the property sold. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §67; 2003 c.802 §43]

Source: Section 223.575 — Legal and evidentiary effect of deed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.301 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.301
223.301 Certain system development charges and methodologies prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “employer” means any person who contracts to pay remuneration for, and secures the right to direct and control the services of, any person.

(2) A local government may not establish or impose a system development charge that requires an employer to pay a reimbursement fee or an improvement fee based on:

(a) The number of individuals hired by the employer after a specified date; or

(b) A methodology that assumes that costs are necessarily incurred for capital improvements when an employer hires an additional employee.

(3) A methodology set forth in an ordinance or resolution that establishes an improvement fee or a reimbursement fee shall not include or incorporate any method or system under which the payment of the fee or the amount of the fee is determined by the number of employees of an employer without regard to new construction, new development or new use of an existing structure by the employer.

(4) A local government may not impose a system development charge for increased use of a transportation facility that results from the production of marijuana on a property located in an exclusive farm use zone. [1999 c.1098 §2; 2003 c.802 §19; 2019 c.292 §1]

Note: See note under 223.297 (Policy) .

Source: Section 223.301 — Certain system development charges and methodologies prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.151 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.151
223.151 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

An ordinance adopted under ORS 223.144 (Economic improvement district) , may require creation, for each economic improvement district, of an advisory committee to develop a plan and to allocate expenditure of moneys for economic improvement activities within the scope of ORS 223.141 (Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161) to 223.161 (Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts) . If an advisory committee is created, the council shall appoint persons conducting business within the economic improvement district to the advisory committee. An existing association of persons conducting business within an economic improvement district may enter into an agreement with the city to provide the economic improvement. [1991 c.698 §4]

Source: Section 223.151 — Advisory committee; functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.400 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.400
225.400 Scope of municipal authority
Status: in_force

The authority given by ORS 225.310 (Definitions for ORS 225.310 to 225.400) to 225.390 (Preparation and examination of plans) shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any power existing in any city under any constitutional, statutory or charter provisions.

Source: Section 225.400 — Scope of municipal authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.307 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.307
223.307 Authorized expenditure of system development charges
Status: in_force

(1) Reimbursement fees may be spent only on capital improvements associated with the systems for which the fees are assessed including expenditures relating to repayment of indebtedness.

(2) Improvement fees may be spent only on capacity increasing capital improvements, including expenditures relating to repayment of debt for such improvements. An increase in system capacity may be established if a capital improvement increases the level of performance or service provided by existing facilities or provides new facilities. The portion of the improvements funded by improvement fees must be related to the need for increased capacity to provide service for future users.

(3) System development charges may not be expended for costs associated with the construction of administrative office facilities that are more than an incidental part of other capital improvements or for the expenses of the operation or maintenance of the facilities constructed with system development charge revenues.

(4) Any capital improvement being funded wholly or in part with system development charge revenues must be included in the plan and list adopted by a local government pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) .

(5) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, system development charge revenues may be expended on the costs of complying with the provisions of ORS 223.297 (Policy) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) , including the costs of developing system development charge methodologies and providing an annual accounting of system development charge expenditures. [1989 c.449 §5; 1991 c.902 §29; 2003 c.765 §6; 2003 c.802 §22]

Note: See note under 223.297 (Policy) .

Source: Section 223.307 — Authorized expenditure of system development charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.220 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.220
225.220 Enforcement of statutory requirements
Status: in_force

(1) The requirements of ORS 225.210 (Compliance with rate statutes) to 225.300 (Filing for use of unappropriated state waters) shall be enforced and observed by that officer who by the charter is charged with the administration of any electric light and power plant or distributing system owned or operated by the city.

(2) As used in this section, “officer” includes board or other public authority of the city.

Source: Section 225.220 — Enforcement of statutory requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.250 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.250
225.250 Application of earnings
Status: in_force

The earnings of the electric plant or distributing system shall be applied and used in payment of warrants and interest thereon issued in connection with operation of any such plant or system, and also in payment for alterations, improvements, additions or extensions and for redemption and retirement of outstanding bonds, together with interest thereon, and shall be expended only in connection with and for improving such plant or system and not for other municipal purposes, except as otherwise provided in ORS 225.270 (Use of surplus revenue) .

Source: Section 225.250 — Application of earnings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.105 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.105
223.105 Proceedings to condemn property for city improvements when owner and city disagree on price
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this section apply to every city, whether organized under general law or otherwise.

(2) Whenever the council of any incorporated city deems it necessary to take or damage private property for the purpose of establishing, laying out, extending or widening streets, or other public highways and places within any city, or for rights of way for drains, sewers or aqueducts, or for widening, straightening or diverting channels of streams and the improvement of waterfronts, and the council cannot agree with the owner of the property as to the price to be paid, the council may direct proceedings to be taken under the general laws of this state to procure the same.

Source: Section 223.105 — Proceedings to condemn property for city improvements when owner and city disagree on price , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.290 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.290
223.290 Payments entered on lien docket
Status: in_force

Entries of payments of installments, interest and late payment penalties or charges, made under the Bancroft Bonding Act, shall be made in the lien docket as they are received, with the date of payment. The payments so made and entered shall discharge the lien to the amount of the payment and from the date of the payment. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §23; 1995 c.709 §3; 1997 c.840 §3]

Source: Section 223.290 — Payments entered on lien docket; lien discharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.420 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.420
224.420 Duty of local treasurer to keep funds separate and withhold bond payments
Status: in_force

The treasurer of each municipality and of each sanitary district that finances the cost of a sewerage system or facilities under authority of ORS 224.310 (Definitions for ORS 224.310 to 224.420) to 224.420 (Duty of local treasurer to keep funds separate and withhold bond payments) shall keep collections or assessments for sewerage service separate and distinct from other funds of the municipality and shall withhold from tax receipts not less often than quarterly the full amounts proportionate to the elapsed portion of the tax year that have been levied for the payment of interest on and the principal of the sewerage system bonds of the city or sanitary district. For failure to account for sewerage revenues and taxes as provided in this section, such treasurers shall be liable upon their official bonds. [Amended by 1953 c.287 §9]

Source: Section 224.420 — Duty of local treasurer to keep funds separate and withhold bond payments; liability of treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.161 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.161
223.161 Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts
Status: in_force

(1) The existence of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts in a city does not affect the creation of economic improvement districts under ORS 223.141 (Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161) to 223.161 (Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts) .

(2) The authority granted to cities by ORS 223.141 (Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161) to 223.161 (Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts) is in addition to any other authority a city may have under state law, its charter or its ordinances to create or finance economic improvement districts. [1991 c.698 §7]

FINANCING LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS (BANCROFT BONDING ACT)

Source: Section 223.161 — Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.316 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.316
223.316 Local governments required to make system development charge information public
Status: in_force

(1) Any city, county or special district that maintains a public website shall include the following information on its website in a manner that is readily accessible to the general public, for system development charges that it assesses:

(a) The current system development charge fee rates for each type of development;

(b) Details of the methodology used to determine the fee rates set forth pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) A list of capital improvement projects that will receive funding from system development charge fee revenue; and

(d) Contact information for a local official responsible for answering questions about system development charges.

(2) Any city, county or special district that does not maintain a website shall make the information described in subsection (1) of this section available to the general public free of charge upon request. [2021 c.544 §4]

Note: See note under 223.297 (Policy) .

Source: Section 223.316 — Local governments required to make system development charge information public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.450 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.450
221.450 Privilege tax on public utilities operating without franchise
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 221.655 (Privilege tax on distribution utilities) , the city council or other governing body of every incorporated city may levy and collect a privilege tax from Oregon Community Power and from every electric cooperative, people’s utility district, privately owned public utility, telecommunications carrier as defined in ORS 133.721 (Definitions for ORS 41.910 and 133.721 to 133.739) or heating company. The privilege tax may be collected only if the entity is operating for a period of 30 days within the city without a franchise from the city and actually using the streets, alleys or highways, or all of them, in such city for other than travel on such streets or highways. The privilege tax shall be for the use of those public streets, alleys or highways, or all of them, in such city in an amount not exceeding five percent of the gross revenues of the cooperative, utility, district or company currently earned within the boundary of the city. However, the gross revenues earned in interstate commerce or on the business of the United States Government shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. The privilege tax authorized in this section shall be for each year, or part of each year, such utility, cooperative, district or company, or Oregon Community Power, operates without a franchise. [Amended by 1987 c.245 §3; 1987 c.447 §115; 1989 c.999 §§7,8; 1999 c.865 §30; 1999 c.1093 §7; 2007 c.807 §41]

Source: Section 221.450 — Privilege tax on public utilities operating without franchise , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.210 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.210
223.210 Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment
Status: in_force

(1) If the governing body of a local government has proceeded to cause any local improvement to be constructed or made within the corporate limits of the local government, and has determined the final assessment for the local improvement against the property benefited thereby or liable therefor, according to applicable law, the local government shall cause notice of the final assessment to be published. The notice shall identify the local improvement for which the assessment is to be made, each lot to be assessed and the final assessment for each lot. In addition, the notice shall state that the owner of any property to be assessed shall have the right to make application to the local government for payment of the final assessment in installments as provided in this section. A copy of the notice shall be mailed or personally delivered to the owner of each lot to be assessed.

(2) The owner of any property to be so assessed, at any time within 10 days after notice of final assessment is first published, may file with the recorder a written application to pay:

(a) The whole of the final assessment in installments; or

(b) If part of the final assessment has been paid, the unpaid balance of the assessment in installments.

(3) At the option of the local government, an installment application may be filed more than 10 days after notice of the final assessment is first published. [Amended by 1957 c.103 §2; 1957 c.397 §1; 1967 c.239 §1; 1991 c.902 §9; 2003 c.802 §5]

Source: Section 223.210 — Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.065 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.065
224.065 Writ of review
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of ORS 224.010 (Definitions for ORS 224.010 to 224.170) to 224.170 (Certain laws and charter provisions applicable to property beyond city limits) , owners of any property against which an assessment for a local improvement under this chapter has been imposed may seek a review thereof under the provisions of ORS 34.010 (Former writ of certiorari as writ of review) to 34.100 (Power of court on review) . [1967 c.280 §2 (enacted in lieu of 224.060 and 224.070)]

Source: Section 224.065 — Writ of review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.304 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.304
223.304 Determination of amount of system development charges
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Reimbursement fees must be established or modified by ordinance or resolution setting forth a methodology that is, when applicable, based on:

(A) Ratemaking principles employed to finance publicly owned capital improvements;

(B) Prior contributions by existing users;

(C) Gifts or grants from federal or state government or private persons;

(D) The value of unused capacity available to future system users or the cost of the existing facilities; and

(E) Other relevant factors identified by the local government imposing the fee.

(b) The methodology for establishing or modifying a reimbursement fee must:

(A) Promote the objective of future system users contributing no more than an equitable share to the cost of existing facilities.

(B) Be available for public inspection.

(2) Improvement fees must:

(a) Be established or modified by ordinance or resolution setting forth a methodology that is available for public inspection and demonstrates consideration of:

(A) The projected cost of the capital improvements identified in the plan and list adopted pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) that are needed to increase the capacity of the systems to which the fee is related; and

(B) The need for increased capacity in the system to which the fee is related that will be required to serve the demands placed on the system by future users.

(b) Be calculated to obtain the cost of capital improvements for the projected need for available system capacity for future users.

(3) A local government may establish and impose a system development charge that is a combination of a reimbursement fee and an improvement fee, if the methodology demonstrates that the charge is not based on providing the same system capacity.

(4) The ordinance or resolution that establishes or modifies an improvement fee shall also provide for a credit against such fee for the construction of a qualified public improvement. A “qualified public improvement” means a capital improvement that is required as a condition of development approval, identified in the plan and list adopted pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) and either:

(a) Not located on or contiguous to property that is the subject of development approval; or

(b) Located in whole or in part on or contiguous to property that is the subject of development approval and required to be built larger or with greater capacity than is necessary for the particular development project to which the improvement fee is related.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The credit provided for in subsection (4) of this section is only for the improvement fee charged for the type of improvement being constructed, and credit for qualified public improvements under subsection (4)(b) of this section may be granted only for the cost of that portion of such improvement that exceeds the local government’s minimum standard facility size or capacity needed to serve the particular development project or property. The applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating that a particular improvement qualifies for credit under subsection (4)(b) of this section.

(b) A local government may deny the credit provided for in subsection (4) of this section if the local government demonstrates:

(A) That the application does not meet the requirements of subsection (4) of this section; or

(B) By reference to the list adopted pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) , that the improvement for which credit is sought was not included in the plan and list adopted pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) .

(c) When the construction of a qualified public improvement gives rise to a credit amount greater than the improvement fee that would otherwise be levied against the project receiving development approval, the excess credit may be applied against improvement fees that accrue in subsequent phases of the original development project. This subsection does not prohibit a local government from providing a greater credit, or from establishing a system providing for the transferability of credits, or from providing a credit for a capital improvement not identified in the plan and list adopted pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) , or from providing a share of the cost of such improvement by other means, if a local government so chooses.

(d) Credits must be used in the time specified in the ordinance but not later than 10 years from the date the credit is given.

(6) Any local government that proposes to establish or modify a system development charge shall maintain a list of persons who have made a written request for notification prior to adoption or amendment of a methodology for any system development charge.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Written notice must be mailed to persons on the list at least 90 days prior to the first hearing to establish or modify a system development charge, and the methodology supporting the system development charge must be available at least 60 days prior to the first hearing. The failure of a person on the list to receive a notice that was mailed does not invalidate the action of the local government. The local government may periodically delete names from the list, but at least 30 days prior to removing a name from the list shall notify the person whose name is to be deleted that a new written request for notification is required if the person wishes to remain on the notification list.

(b) Legal action intended to contest the methodology used for calculating a system development charge may not be filed after 60 days following adoption or modification of the system development charge ordinance or resolution by the local government. A person shall request judicial review of the methodology used for calculating a system development charge only as provided in ORS 34.010 (Former writ of certiorari as writ of review) to 34.100 (Power of court on review) .

(8) A change in the amount of a reimbursement fee or an improvement fee is not a modification of the system development charge methodology if the change in amount is based on:

(a) A change in the cost of materials, labor or real property applied to projects or project capacity as set forth on the list adopted pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) ; or

(b) The periodic application of one or more specific cost indexes or other periodic data sources. A specific cost index or periodic data source must be:

(A) A relevant measurement of the average change in prices or costs over an identified time period for materials, labor, real property or a combination of the three;

(B) Published by a recognized organization or agency that produces the index or data source for reasons that are independent of the system development charge methodology; and

(C) Incorporated as part of the established methodology or identified and adopted in a separate ordinance, resolution or order. [1989 c.449 §4; 1991 c.902 §28; 1993 c.804 §20; 2001 c.662 §3; 2003 c.765 §§4a,5a; 2003 c.802 §21]

Note: See note under 223.297 (Policy) .

Source: Section 223.304 — Determination of amount of system development charges; methodology; credit allowed against charge; limitation of action contesting methodology for imposing charge; notification request , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.775 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.775
223.775 Assessment of property of cemetery authority benefited by certain improvements
Status: in_force

(1) As used in subsections (2) to (5) of this section:

(a) “Cemetery authority” means a nonprofit cemetery or crematory corporation.

(b) “Sale” includes a contract of sale as well as a sale.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 97.660 (Lands of cemetery, crematory or reduction corporation) to 97.680 (Recording plan) or any other provision of law, whenever all or any part of the cost of a street, curb or sidewalk improvement made by a local government is to be assessed to the property benefited thereby, benefited property owned and platted for cemetery or crematory purposes by a cemetery authority shall be assessed the same as private property. The amount of the assessment shall be paid by the cemetery authority as provided in this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 60 days after the date the ordinance levying the initial assessment is enacted by the local government, the cemetery authority shall furnish the local government with a list of platted burial lots within the benefited property unsold on the date such ordinance was enacted. Until such assessment is paid in full, whenever additional burial lots are platted within the benefited property, the cemetery authority shall furnish the local government with a list of such additional lots at the time the plat thereof is recorded.

(b) Out of the first funds received for the sales price of any of such lots, the cemetery authority after setting aside perpetual care and maintenance funds as required by law or otherwise shall credit five percent of such sales price to a special account for the payment of the assessment until a sum equal to the assessment and any interest due thereon has been so credited.

(4) All funds accumulated in the special account for the payment of assessments shall be paid semiannually to the local government levying such assessment, the first payment to be made six months after the date the final assessment was levied and succeeding payments each six months thereafter until such assessment and any interest due thereon, as provided in this subsection, is paid in full. Any funds in such account that are not paid to the local government when due shall bear interest at the rate of seven percent per annum from the due date until paid to the local government.

(5) Platted property of a cemetery authority subject to an assessment as provided in this section is exempt from execution for collection of any such assessment while such property is held by a cemetery authority for cemetery or crematory purposes. Any such assessment levied against a cemetery authority shall be payable only from the funds received for the sale of lots listed with the local government as required by subsection (3) of this section. Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, interest shall not be due on the unpaid balance of any such assessment. [1963 c.521 §§1,2; 1969 c.531 §8; 1991 c.902 §88; 2003 c.802 §62]

SPECIAL CITY IMPROVEMENTS; PARKING FACILITIES; STREETS; SIDEWALKS; AIDS TO WATER COMMERCE

Source: Section 223.775 — Assessment of property of cemetery authority benefited by certain improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.835 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.835
223.835 Fees and regulations of parking facilities
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 223.810 (Establishment of motor vehicle parking facilities) , a city may:

(1) Charge such fees as the legislative authority of the city finds fair and reasonable for the privilege of using the off-street parking facilities. These fees need not be limited to the cost of operation and administration but may be for revenue.

(2) Regulate and restrict the use of the parking facilities or prohibit the use thereof for vehicles of more than a class or classes of vehicles and provide penalties for violation of such regulations or prohibitions.

Source: Section 223.835 — Fees and regulations of parking facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.230 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.230
226.230 Abolition of board
Status: in_force

If the governing body of a city with a park board created under ORS 226.120 (Composition and selection of board of park commissioners) decides that the city should abolish the board and transfer its powers, functions and duties, as defined in ORS 226.110 (Definitions for ORS 226.120 to 226.240) to 226.220 (Vote required for special tax levy) , to the governing body of the city, the governing body shall submit the question of the transfer to the electors of the city. The election shall be held on a date specified in ORS 221.230 (Election dates) . [Amended by 1983 c.350 §56]

Source: Section 226.230 — Abolition of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.885 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.885
222.885 Alternative plan by petition or resolution
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 60 days after the Director of the Oregon Health Authority finds, pursuant to ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) , that conditions dangerous to public health exist, not less than 51 percent of the electors registered in the affected territory may file a petition with the Oregon Health Authority proposing an alternative plan to annexation to the city for removal or alleviation of the conditions dangerous to public health.

(b) The petition shall state the intent of the residents to seek:

(A) Annexation to an existing district authorized by law to provide facilities within the affected territory necessary to remove or alleviate the dangerous conditions;

(B) With the approval of the city or district, extraterritorial extension of a city’s or district’s sewer or water lines; or

(C) Approval of a plan other than annexation or extraterritorial extension.

(c) The petition must be accompanied by a proposed plan stating any facilities to be constructed, a proposed means of financing the facilities and an estimate of the time required to construct the facilities and place them in operation.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 30 days after the director finds, pursuant to ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) , that conditions dangerous to public health exist, the city council or the governing body of any district having jurisdiction over the affected territory may file with the authority a validly adopted resolution proposing an alternative plan to annexation to the city for removal or alleviation of the conditions dangerous to public health.

(b) The resolution must be accompanied by a proposed plan stating any facilities to be constructed, a proposed means of financing the facilities and an estimate of the time required to construct the facilities and place them in operation.

(3) Upon receipt of a petition or resolution under this section, the authority shall:

(a) Immediately forward copies of the petition or resolution to the city or district referred to in the petition or resolution, and, except where the condition causing the danger to public health is impure or inadequate domestic water, to the Environmental Quality Commission.

(b) Order further proceedings on the findings filed under ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) stayed, pending the review permitted under ORS 222.890 (Review of alternative plan) and this section. [1967 c.624 §8a (1), (2); 1973 c.637 §8; 1975 c.639 §7; 1983 c.83 §26; 1983 c.407 §9; 2009 c.595 §187; 2015 c.281 §1]

Source: Section 222.885 — Alternative plan by petition or resolution; stay of proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.180 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.180
226.180 Meetings
Status: in_force

Regular meetings of the board shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson upon application of three members of the board. No business shall be transacted at any meeting of the board without the presence of three or more of the commissioners. No land shall be purchased without concurrence of a majority of the board.

Source: Section 226.180 — Meetings; requirements for business transactions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.460 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.460
225.460 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares it to be in the public interest and for a public purpose that cities, districts, electric cooperatives and electric utility companies participate as authorized in ORS 225.450 (Definitions for ORS 225.450 to 225.490) to 225.490 (Use of municipal money or property) jointly and with other persons to:

(a) Achieve economies of scale in the generation of electricity;

(b) Meet the future power needs of this state and its inhabitants; and

(c) Participate in transactions useful for the development of an efficient system for the transmission and distribution or marketing of electric power and related goods and commodities.

(2) ORS 225.450 (Definitions for ORS 225.450 to 225.490) to 225.490 (Use of municipal money or property) shall be construed liberally to effectuate the purposes set out in subsection (1) of this section. [1967 c.603 §3; 1999 c.865 §35]

Source: Section 225.460 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.207 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.207
223.207 Purpose of ORS 223.208
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly hereby declares that the purpose of ORS 223.208 (System development and connection charges of local government subject to Bancroft Bonding Act) and this section is to provide purchasers of homes or multifamily dwellings with Bancroft financing of system development charges as an alternative to absorbing those charges into the long-term permanent financing of their homes. [1977 c.722 §2]

Source: Section 223.207 — Purpose of ORS 223.208 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.100 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.100
221.100 Validation of incorporation under prior laws
Status: in_force

Only those cities which, prior to March 28, 1941, commenced incorporation according to the procedure provided in sections 1 to 9, chapter 345, General Laws of Oregon 1913, and actually completed incorporation according to sections 1 to 7, chapter 453, Laws of Oregon 1941, are regarded as legally incorporated cities under and subject to the provisions of ORS 221.010 (Definitions for ORS 221.020 to 221.100) to 221.090 (Terms of office of first city council) , 221.110 (City officers) to 221.140 (Appointment of municipal judge and other city officers) and 221.410 (Power of city to control local affairs) , provided a majority of those voting on the proposition to incorporate were in favor of incorporation. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §20]

Source: Section 221.100 — Validation of incorporation under prior laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.240 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.240
221.240 Disclosure to city auditor of legally protected material
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “legally protected material” means:

(a) Information and records of a city that are protected by attorney-client privilege held by the city; and

(b) Attorney work product prepared in the course of providing legal services to the city.

(2) The disclosure of legally protected material by a city, or any officer, employee or agent of the city, to the elected auditor of the city, or any employee or agent of the elected auditor who is employed for the purpose of auditing or investigating the city, does not waive the privilege with respect to any other person, to the extent the legally protected material is disclosed for the purpose of an audit or investigation. [2017 c.528 §1]

Note: 221.240 (Disclosure to city auditor of legally protected material) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 221 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 221.240 — Disclosure to city auditor of legally protected material , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.240 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.240
222.240 Approval of petition
Status: in_force

If the governing bodies find that the petition is in proper form, contains the required signatures and proposes an incorporation that complies with goals adopted under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A, the governing body of each of the cities to be included in the proposed city shall approve the petition and appoint two residents of each of the cities as the members of a charter commission to prepare a charter for the proposed city to be submitted to the electors for approval or rejection at the same election at which is submitted the question of the creation of the proposed city. The charter commission may employ at the expense of the cities such legal and other assistance as it considers advisable to assist it in the preparation of the charter or the performance of its duties, and the expense shall be equally borne by the cities. If the petitions provide that one or more unincorporated areas shall be included in the proposed city, the governing body of the county within which the largest portion of all such areas lies shall appoint to the charter commission two electors residing in those areas. After the commission is selected, it shall prepare a charter for the proposed city within 60 days after the commission has been appointed. [Amended by 1971 c.761 §4; 1985 c.702 §24; 2001 c.672 §7]

Source: Section 222.240 — Approval of petition; appointment of charter commission; employment of assistance; functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.295 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.295
223.295 Limit on city indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) A city may incur indebtedness in the form of general obligation bonds and general obligation interim financing notes pursuant to ORS 223.235 (Issuance of bonds) to an amount which shall not exceed 0.03 of the latest real market valuation of the city.

(2) The general obligation bonds and general obligation interim financing notes issued pursuant to ORS 223.235 (Issuance of bonds) shall be determined by deducting from the sum total of outstanding general obligation bonds and general obligation interim financing notes issued pursuant to ORS 223.235 (Issuance of bonds) , the aggregate of sinking funds or other funds applicable to the payment thereof, less the aggregate of overdrafts, if any, in the related improvement bond interest fund. [Amended by 1955 c.28 §1; 1955 c.686 §1; 1959 c.653 §7; 1963 c.545 §2; 1965 c.282 §3; 1985 c.441 §1; 1991 c.459 §351; 1991 c.902 §24]

Source: Section 223.295 — Limit on city indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.685 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.685
223.685 Local government programs to finance seismic rehabilitation of real property
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Local government” means cities and counties.

(b) “Qualifying real property” means multifamily residential dwellings or commercial or industrial buildings that the local government has determined can be benefited by seismic rehabilitation.

(c) “Seismic rehabilitation” means improvements to qualifying real property that are:

(A) Intended to reduce or prevent harm to persons and property due to the effects of seismic activity on the qualifying real property; and

(B) Authorized by a local government implementing a program established under this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local government may establish a program to assist owners of record of qualifying real property in financing cost-effective seismic rehabilitation of the qualifying real property.

(b) A program established pursuant to this subsection may provide for the local government to:

(A) Make loans to owners financed with the net proceeds and interest earnings of revenue bonds authorized by subsection (8) of this section;

(B) Facilitate private financing by the owners; or

(C) Make loans under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and facilitate private financing under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(3) A local government that establishes a program under this section may:

(a) Impose requirements intended to ensure that the loan or financing is consistent with the purposes of the program; and

(b) Impose requirements and conditions on loans or financing agreements that are designed to ensure timely repayment.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the owner of record of qualifying real property requests financing pursuant to a program established under this section, subject to subsection (5) of this section, the local government implementing the program may:

(A) Enter into a loan agreement with the owner and any other person benefited by the loan; or

(B) Facilitate a financing agreement for the owner and any other person benefited by the financing agreement.

(b) A local government acting pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection may:

(A) If the local government makes a loan, charge the borrower an interest rate on the principal amount that is sufficient to pay the financing costs of the loan program, including loan delinquencies; and

(B) Charge periodic fees to pay for program costs.

(5) A local government may not enter into a loan agreement, or facilitate a financing agreement, under subsection (4) of this section unless the owner has:

(a) Provided written notice to all mortgagees of the qualifying real property that the owner intends to enter into a loan agreement or financing agreement under this section; and

(b) Received written consent from the mortgagees stating that the loan agreement or financing agreement entered into under this section does not constitute an event of default or give rise to any remedies under the terms of the mortgage loan agreements.

(6) The local government implementing a program established under this section may:

(a) Secure a loan or financing with a lien on the benefited qualifying real property with the same priority, as determined under ORS 223.230 (Lien docket) (3), as a lien for assessments for local improvements arising under ORS 223.393 (Estimated and final assessments become liens) .

(b) Assess the benefited qualifying real property for the amounts due under a loan agreement or financing agreement.

(c) Enforce a lien and collect an assessment authorized under this section as provided in ORS 223.505 (Definitions for ORS 223.505 to 223.595) to 223.650 (Redemption) .

(d) Secure a loan or financing in any other manner that the local government determines is reasonable.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In lieu of enforcing liens and collecting assessments as provided in subsection (6)(c) of this section, a local government may certify the assessment, in the manner provided in ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) , to the county assessor of each county in which benefited qualifying real property is located.

(b) If the assessments are certified as provided in this subsection, the county assessor shall:

(A) Enter the assessment upon the county assessment roll against the property described in the certificate, in the manner that other local government assessments are entered;

(B) Collect, account for and enforce the assessments in the manner that local government property taxes are collected, accounted for and enforced; and

(C) Transfer, as provided by law, the assessments collected to the local government that imposed the assessment.

(8) A local government may issue revenue bonds pursuant to ORS 287A.150 (Authority of public body to issue revenue bonds) to finance the costs of a program established under this section, including the costs of making loans for seismic rehabilitation. [2015 c.48 §1; 2017 c.283 §2]

Note: 223.685 (Local government programs to finance seismic rehabilitation of real property) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 223 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

FINANCING OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS; REBONDING; REINSTATEMENT; TYPE OF BONDS ACCEPTED IN PAYMENT OF LIENS; ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Source: Section 223.685 — Local government programs to finance seismic rehabilitation of real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.129 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.129
223.129 Expenditure of assessment revenues
Status: in_force

(1) A city council shall not expend any moneys derived from assessments levied under ORS 223.112 (Definitions for ORS 223.112 to 223.132) to 223.132 (Formation of economic improvement districts as additional power of cities) for any purpose different from the purpose described in the ordinance adopted under ORS 223.114 (Economic improvement) .

(2) Any public official who expends any moneys derived from assessments levied under ORS 223.112 (Definitions for ORS 223.112 to 223.132) to 223.132 (Formation of economic improvement districts as additional power of cities) for any purpose different from the purpose described in an ordinance adopted under ORS 223.114 (Economic improvement) shall be civilly liable for the return of the moneys by suit of the district attorney of the county in which the city is located or by suit of any taxpayer of the city. [1985 c.576 §8]

Source: Section 223.129 — Expenditure of assessment revenues; liability for unauthorized expenditures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.840 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.840
223.840 Disposing of property acquired for parking facilities
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 223.810 (Establishment of motor vehicle parking facilities) , a city may sell, encumber, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of property and property rights acquired as may be found in the public interest.

Source: Section 223.840 — Disposing of property acquired for parking facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.485 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.485
221.485 Policy on vehicles for hire
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that privately owned taxicabs, limousines and other vehicles for hire are a vital part of the transportation system within this state and provide necessary services in response to the needs of state residents, tourists and business representatives from outside this state. Consequently, the safety and reliability of such vehicles and the economic well-being and stability of their owners and operators are matters of public concern. The regulation of such vehicles is an essential government function and, therefore, it is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to reaffirm the authority of political subdivisions in this state to regulate the operation of privately owned taxicabs, limousines and other vehicles for hire and to exempt such regulation from liability under federal antitrust laws. [1985 c.475 §1]

Source: Section 221.485 — Policy on vehicles for hire , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.215 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.215
223.215 Contents of application to pay in installments
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The installment application shall state that the applicant does thereby waive all irregularities or defects, jurisdictional or otherwise, in the proceedings to cause the local improvement for which the final assessment is levied and in the apportionment of the actual cost of the local improvement.

(b) The application shall provide that the applicant agrees to pay the final assessment over a period of not less than 10 years nor more than 30 years and according to such terms as the governing body of the local government may provide. The governing body may provide that the owner of the assessed property may elect to have the final assessment payable over a period of less than 10 years and according to such terms as the governing body may provide.

(c) The application shall also provide that the applicant acknowledges and agrees to pay interest at the rate provided by the governing body of the local government on all unpaid assessments, together with an amount, determined by the governing body, sufficient to pay a proportionate part of the cost of administering the bond assessment program and issuing the bonds authorized under ORS 223.235 (Issuance of bonds) , including but not limited to legal, printing and consultant’s fees.

(d) The application shall also contain a statement, by lots or blocks, or other convenient description, of the property of the applicant assessed for the improvement.

(2) In connection with the final assessments for any local improvement, the governing body of the local government may establish a procedure by which an owner of any property to be assessed may irrevocably elect in writing to have the final assessment levied for a number of years less than 10, which shall be determined by the governing body. The written election shall:

(a) Be signed by the owner or a duly authorized representative of the owner;

(b) Contain a description of the assessed property and the local improvement for which the assessment is made; and

(c) Contain a statement by the owner acknowledging that the improvement is a local improvement as described under ORS 223.001 (Definitions) (9), that payment of the final assessment against the properties benefited by the local improvement plus interest may be spread over at least 10 years and that, notwithstanding any provision of law, the owner consents to make payments over a period of less than 10 years and to have the assessment levied on the benefited property accordingly.

(3) The election under subsection (2) of this section shall be recorded in the bond lien docket for the local improvement to which the assessment relates. From and after the time at which the written election is so recorded, it shall be valid and binding upon all subsequent owners of the property or any part thereof. [Amended by 1957 c.103 §3; 1959 c.653 §2; 1969 c.531 §1; 1971 c.100 §1; 1975 c.320 §1; 1981 c.322 §1; 1985 c.656 §1; 1991 c.902 §11; 2003 c.802 §6]

Source: Section 223.215 — Contents of application to pay in installments; computation of installments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.520 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.520
226.520 Definitions for ORS 226.510 to 226.640
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 226.510 (Certain cemeteries as menace to public) to 226.640 (Issuance of permit to restore, maintain and preserve abandoned cemetery) :

(1) “Abandoned cemetery” means a cemetery in which remains have not been interred in the last five years and:

(a) That does not have a known owner;

(b) For which the last known owner is deceased and the title was not conveyed; or

(c) That was owned by an entity that no longer exists and that did not convey title.

(2) “Cemetery” means a tract of land set apart by deed, will or otherwise, for a burial ground, or for the purpose of interring remains.

(3) “Diligent search” means a search reasonably calculated to discover:

(a) Graves from the existence of monuments, contour of land and terrain, fencing, curbing and other evidences of the location of graves; and

(b) The location of remains and whether or not a given plot contains remains, for which it shall be sufficient to employ the method commonly known as probing.

(4) “Municipal corporation” means the governing body of a city incorporated under the laws of this state.

(5) “Remains” means the remains of a deceased person.

(6) “Suitable location” means a cemetery, now in existence or hereafter established, including a portion of a cemetery subject to the provisions of ORS 226.510 (Certain cemeteries as menace to public) to 226.640 (Issuance of permit to restore, maintain and preserve abandoned cemetery) , where provision is made for the perpetual care and upkeep of the graves. [1953 c.298 §2; 2005 c.22 §173; 2017 c.160 §4]

Source: Section 226.520 — Definitions for ORS 226.510 to 226.640 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.030 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.030
225.030 Utility may provide services within or without city limits
Status: in_force

Any city owning, controlling or operating a system of waterworks or electric light and power system for supplying water or electricity for its inhabitants and for general municipal purposes, and any person controlling or operating any water system or electric light and power system under contract, lease or private ownership, may sell, supply and dispose of water or electricity from such system to any person within or without the limits of the city in which the water or electric light and power system is operated, and may make contracts in reference to the sale and disposal of water or electricity from such system, for use within or without the corporate limits. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §167]

Source: Section 225.030 — Utility may provide services within or without city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.230 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.230
221.230 Election dates
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no election on a city measure referred by the city governing body or for a city office shall be held on any date other than:

(a) The second Tuesday in March;

(b) The third Tuesday in May;

(c) The fourth Tuesday in August; or

(d) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no election on a city measure other than a city measure referred by the city governing body shall be held on any date other than:

(a) The third Tuesday in May; or

(b) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

(3) An emergency election may be held on a date other than those provided in subsection (1) or (2) of this section if the city governing body by resolution finds that an emergency exists that will require an election sooner than the next available election date to avoid extraordinary hardship to the community. A determination under this subsection as to whether an emergency exists is within the sole discretion of the city governing body.

(4) A city governing body, with adequate notice, shall hold a public hearing, on a date other than a regularly scheduled council meeting, for the purpose of making findings substantiating the fact that an emergency exists before scheduling an election on a date other than those specified in subsection (1) or (2) of this section.

(5) Notice of a city’s intent to hold an emergency election shall be filed with the county elections authority no later than 47 days preceding the desired election date. At the time the notice of election is given to the county elections authority, the city shall also file with the elections authority a certified copy of the ballot title and a copy of the resolution and findings adopted by the city governing body to authorize the emergency election as required under subsection (4) of this section. [1979 c.316 §4; 1981 c.639 §5; 1985 c.808 §70; 1987 c.267 §68; 1989 c.923 §9; 1991 c.71 §3; 1993 c.713 §52; 1995 c.607 §65; 1995 c.712 §114; 2015 c.44 §2; 2021 c.551 §19]

Source: Section 221.230 — Election dates; emergency elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.805 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.805
223.805 Short title of ORS 223.805 to 223.845
Status: in_force

ORS 223.805 (Short title of ORS 223.805 to 223.845) to 223.845 (Limitation on operation of parking facilities) shall be known as the Motor Vehicle Parking Facilities Act.

Source: Section 223.805 — Short title of ORS 223.805 to 223.845 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.310 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.310
222.310 Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310
Status: in_force

ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) shall be construed liberally, and substantial compliance with the provisions of those sections shall be sufficient. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §45]

Source: Section 222.310 — Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310; substantial compliance sufficient , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.355 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.355
221.355 Agreement between cities for judicial services
Status: in_force

Any city may enter into an agreement pursuant to ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) with another city for the provision of judicial services. A municipal judge providing services to another city pursuant to such an agreement shall have all judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties of the municipal court of the other city and the judges thereof with respect to all and any violations of the charter or ordinances of the other city. Unless the agreement provides otherwise, and subject to the provisions of ORS 153.640 (Disposition of fines for traffic offenses) to 153.680 (Costs) , all fines, costs and forfeited security deposits collected shall be paid to the prosecuting city, and that city shall reimburse the city providing judicial services for expenses incurred under the agreement. The exercise of jurisdiction under such an agreement by a municipal judge shall not constitute the holding of more than one office. [Formerly 221.335; 2011 c.597 §129]

Source: Section 221.355 — Agreement between cities for judicial services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.760 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.760
223.760 H.O.L.C. bonds accepted in payment of assessment liens
Status: in_force

The governing body of any incorporated city may by ordinance provide that any or all special assessments levied against any tract or part thereof within the city and due the city, may be paid by bonds issued by the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, created by Act of Congress as of June 13, 1933. The governing body shall in the ordinance prescribe the terms and conditions under which those bonds shall be accepted in payment of such assessments.

Source: Section 223.760 — H.O.L.C. bonds accepted in payment of assessment liens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.140 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.140
224.140 Authority to control sewer system
Status: in_force

A city, through its council, may enact and enforce such ordinances and other provisions as may be necessary or essential for the proper policing, protection, management and control of sewers, ditches, canals and other works beyond the city limits and constructed by the city under or by virtue of ORS 224.010 (Definitions for ORS 224.010 to 224.170) to 224.170 (Certain laws and charter provisions applicable to property beyond city limits) . The city may construct extensions, laterals and branches to such sewer system upon the terms and provisions applicable to original construction.

Source: Section 224.140 — Authority to control sewer system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.010 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.010
226.010 Control of municipal corporation over property outside boundaries
Status: in_force

Every incorporated city or municipal corporation owning or controlling any lands without its boundaries may enact any police or penal ordinance necessary to protect the same or preserve the peace and order therein or regulate the use of such park, enforce the ordinance by penalties of fine or imprisonment and make arrests and serve process of courts therein or upon persons therein or thereon in like manner and with like effect as the same might be enacted or enforced within its corporate limits.

PARK COMMISSION IN CITIES OF 3,000 OR MORE

Source: Section 226.010 — Control of municipal corporation over property outside boundaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.320 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.320
225.320 Ownership and operation of irrigation and fire protection facilities by city within or without city limits
Status: in_force

Any city may own, acquire, construct, equip, operate and maintain within or without its statutory or corporate limits, in whole or in part, facilities for irrigation and fire protection.

Source: Section 225.320 — Ownership and operation of irrigation and fire protection facilities by city within or without city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.610 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.610
222.610 Surrender of city charter and merger into adjoining city
Status: in_force

Any city may surrender its charter and be merged into an adjoining city in the same or another county. Cities having a river as a common boundary, or cities the boundaries of which at the nearest point of proximity are separated a distance of not more than 1,500 feet, for the purpose of ORS 222.610 (Surrender of city charter and merger into adjoining city) to 222.710 (Return statements filed with county recording officer) , shall be deemed to be adjoining. No cities may become merged unless a majority of the electors of the two cities affected authorize the surrender and merger as provided in ORS 222.620 (Submission of merger to electors of city surrendering charter) to 222.680 (Effective date of merger) . The elections at which the surrender and merger are authorized in the two cities need not be held simultaneously, but it is sufficient if both are held within a period of one year. [Amended by 1953 c.80 §2; 1983 c.350 §46]

Source: Section 222.610 — Surrender of city charter and merger into adjoining city; elections required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.869 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.869
221.869 Preference for appointment to city council of historic ghost town
Status: in_force

In making appointments to the city council of an historic ghost town under ORS 221.862 (“Historic ghost town” defined) to 221.872 (State shared revenues not available to historic ghost town) , the governing body of a county shall give preference for appointment, in the following order, to:

(1) A person who is an elector within the city.

(2) A person who owns and maintains property within the city and is an elector of the county in which the historic ghost town is situated.

(3) A person who owns and maintains property within the city and is an elector anywhere in this state.

(4) A person who is a resident and an elector of the county in which the historic ghost town is situated. [1983 c.355 §3]

Note: See note under 221.862 (“Historic ghost town” defined) .

Source: Section 221.869 — Preference for appointment to city council of historic ghost town , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.085 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.085
225.085 Klamath Cogeneration Project
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the City of Klamath Falls, acting solely in connection with the ownership and operation of the Klamath Cogeneration Project, may enter into transactions with other persons or entities for the production, supply or delivery of electricity or fuel on an economic, dependable and cost-effective basis, including financial products contracts and other service contracts that reduce the risk of economic losses in the transactions. This section does not authorize any transaction that:

(1) Constitutes the investment of surplus funds for the purpose of receiving interest or other earnings from the investment; or

(2) Is intended or useful for any purpose other than the production, supply or delivery of electricity or fuel on a cost-effective basis. [1999 c.683 §2]

Note: 225.085 (Klamath Cogeneration Project) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 225 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 225.085 — Klamath Cogeneration Project; service contracts; prohibited transactions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.232 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.232
224.232 Bond election
Status: repealed

(1) The governing body of the municipality, by proposed charter amendment or ordinance, may refer the question of acquiring and constructing the facilities to a vote of its electors, and after approval thereof by a majority of such electors, may authorize the issuance of and cause to be issued bonds of the municipality for such purposes. The bonds may be general obligation, limited obligation or self-liquidating in character in a sum not more than the amount authorized at such election. The bonds may provide for payment of principal and interest thereon from service charges to be imposed by the governing body for services to be extended through employment and use of the facilities. If service charges are imposed to be paid as provided in ORS 224.220 (1971 Replacement Part), such portion thereof as may be deemed sufficient shall be set aside as a sinking fund for payment of interest on the bonds and the principal thereof at maturity.

(2) When the Environmental Quality Commission enters an order pursuant to ORS 468.090 (Complaint procedure) that requires the acquisition or construction of facilities in a municipality for compliance, the governing body of the municipality must refer to its electors the question of a bond issue in an amount sufficient to finance the necessary acquisition or construction of such facilities. The election must be held within one year of the date on which the order of the commission becomes final.

(3) If, within eight months after the final order of the commission becomes final, the governing body of the municipality has not called an election in compliance with subsection (2) of this section, the commission may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located or to the circuit court of Marion County for an order compelling the holding of an election.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the electors do not approve the bond issue submitted pursuant to subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the commission may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located or to the circuit court of Marion County for an order directing that:

(A) Self-liquidating bonds of the municipality be issued and sold pursuant to ORS 224.210 to 224.260 (1971 Replacement Part); and

(B) The proceeds be applied to the acquisition or construction of facilities required to comply with the order of the commission.

(b) If the court finds that the facilities required by the order of the commission are necessary to the public health under the minimum standards of the commission, it shall issue an order directing that:

(A) Such bonds be issued and sold without elector approval in such an amount as the court finds necessary to acquire or construct such facilities; and

(B) The proceeds be applied for such purposes.

(5) Any court proceeding authorized by subsection (3) or (4) of this section shall be advanced on the court docket for immediate hearing. [1973 c.835 §162 amending 224.230 treated as reenactment of 224.230 repealed by 1973 c.213 §9; 2005 c.22 §166]

Note: 224.232 (Bond election) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 224 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 224.232 — Bond election; Environmental Quality Commission order; court enforcement; issuance of bonds without elector approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.122 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.122
223.122 Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts
Status: in_force

The existence of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts in a city does not affect the creation of economic improvement districts under ORS 223.112 (Definitions for ORS 223.112 to 223.132) to 223.132 (Formation of economic improvement districts as additional power of cities) . [1985 c.576 §5]

Source: Section 223.122 — Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.352 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.352
221.352 Municipal court docket
Status: in_force

(1) A municipal court of this state that registers under ORS 221.344 (Registration of municipal court) must maintain a docket. A municipal judge must enter the following information in the docket for the municipal court:

(a) The title of every action or proceeding commenced in the court, with the names of the parties thereto and the time of commencement thereof.

(b) The date of making or filing any pleading.

(c) An order allowing a provisional remedy, and the date of issuing and returning the summons or other process.

(d) The time when each party appears, or a party’s failure to do so.

(e) Every postponement of a trial or proceeding, upon whose application and to what time.

(f) The demand for a jury, if any, and by whom made.

(g) The order for a jury and the time appointed for trial.

(h) The return of an order for a jury, the names of the persons impaneled and sworn as a jury and the names of all witnesses sworn and at whose request.

(i) The verdict of the jury and when given or, if the jury disagrees and is discharged without giving a verdict, a statement of such disagreement and discharge.

(j) The judgment of the court and when given.

(k) The date on which any judgment is docketed in the docket.

(L) The fact of an appeal having been made and allowed, and the date thereof, with a memorandum of the undertaking, and the justification of the sureties.

(m) Satisfaction of the judgment or any part thereof.

(n) A memorandum of all orders relating to security release.

(o) All other matters that may be material or specially required by any statute.

(2) The docket of a municipal court under this section may be maintained in electronic form. [1999 c.788 §10; 1999 c.1051 §322a]

Source: Section 221.352 — Municipal court docket , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.755 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.755
223.755 Reinstatement of delinquent bonded assessments authorized
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “bonded assessment” means any assessment for a local improvement levied by any local government where application to pay such assessment in installments has been filed with the local government levying it.

(2) After approval by the governing body of any local government, the owner of any property, against which there is outstanding any delinquent bonded assessment, at any time before the property affected by the assessment has been sold for the collection thereof as provided by law, may pay any delinquent installment of the bonded assessment, together with the amount of interest due thereon as provided by the law governing the same, plus the cost of advertising the property for sale and a penalty of three percent on the amount of the delinquent installment so paid.

(3) The power granted by subsection (2) of this section is vested in each local government and is self-operating therein without the necessity of amending the charter thereof incorporating the terms of this section.

(4) The governing body of each local government may, in its discretion, by ordinance, make the provisions of this section applicable to delinquent bonded assessments levied by it and outstanding against property in the local government. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §85; 2003 c.802 §59]

Source: Section 223.755 — Reinstatement of delinquent bonded assessments authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.170 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.170
227.170 Hearing procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The city council shall prescribe one or more procedures for the conduct of hearings on permits and zone changes.

(2) The city council shall prescribe one or more rules stating that all decisions made by the council on permits and zone changes will be based on factual information, including adopted comprehensive plans and land use regulations. [1973 c.739 §8; 1975 c.767 §7; 1997 c.452 §3]

Source: Section 227.170 — Hearing procedure; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.353 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.353
221.353 Disqualification of municipal judge for prejudice
Status: in_force

No judge of a municipal court having two or more judges shall hear to try any action, matter or proceeding if a party thereto or an attorney appearing therein moves the court for a change of judge on grounds of prejudice. The motion shall be supported by an affidavit stating that the judge before whom the action, matter or proceeding is pending is prejudiced against the party or attorney, and that the affiant or the client of the affiant cannot or believes that the affiant or the client of the affiant cannot have a fair and impartial trial or hearing before the judge, and that such motion is not filed for the purpose of delay. The motion shall be filed before the action, matter or proceeding is to be tried or heard. No party or attorney shall make more than one application in any action, matter or proceeding. [Formerly 221.348]

Source: Section 221.353 — Disqualification of municipal judge for prejudice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.410 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.410
223.410 Authority of governing body to make reassessment
Status: in_force

Whenever all or part of any estimated or final assessment for local improvements was or is declared void or set aside for any reason or its enforcement refused by any court by reason of jurisdictional or other defects in procedure, whether directly or by virtue of any court decision or when the governing body is in doubt as to the validity of all or part of any estimated or final assessment by reason of such defects in procedure, the governing body may by ordinance or resolution make a new estimated or final assessment or reassessment with respect to all or part of the original estimated or final assessment upon the lots which have been benefited by all or part of the local improvement to the extent of their respective and proportionate shares of the full value of such benefit. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §43]

Source: Section 223.410 — Authority of governing body to make reassessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.160 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.160
226.160 Duties of treasurer
Status: in_force

The city treasurer shall be treasurer of the board. The treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all moneys received and paid out on account of the board apart from all other accounts, and shall pay out no moneys on account of the board, except upon a warrant drawn upon the treasurer by the chairperson or acting chairperson, countersigned by the secretary or acting secretary, of the board.

Source: Section 226.160 — Duties of treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.040 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.040
222.040 Delay of effective date of actions under this chapter because of election
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter that provides a different effective date, an annexation, transfer of territory, consolidation or merger under this chapter, or any removal by a city by ordinance of a newly annexed area from a special district, shall not become effective during the period:

(a) Beginning after the 90th day before a primary election or general election and ending on the day after the election; or

(b) Beginning after the deadline for filing the notice of election before any other election held by any city, district or other municipal corporation involved in the annexation, transfer of territory, consolidation, merger or removal, and ending on the day after the election.

(2) If the effective date established for an annexation, transfer of territory, consolidation, merger or removal is a date that is prohibited under this section, the annexation, transfer of territory, consolidation, merger or removal shall become effective on the day after the election.

(3) For the purposes of ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) only, the effective date of an annexation under ORS 222.180 (Effective date of annexation) shall be the date of filing of the abstract referred to in ORS 222.180 (Effective date of annexation) . [1981 c.391 §3; 1983 c.514 §1b; 1985 c.130 §5; 1985 c.808 §71; 1989 c.923 §25; 1995 c.712 §92]

Source: Section 222.040 — Delay of effective date of actions under this chapter because of election; effective date of certain annexations and transfers of territory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.530 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.530
222.530 Procedure for division of assets on withdrawal of part of district
Status: in_force

(1) Within 90 days from the date of such withdrawal of part of a rural fire protection district, a highway lighting district, a special road district or a park and recreation district, the governing bodies of the city and the district shall agree upon an equitable division and disposal of the assets of the district. The plan of division of assets shall be arrived at after giving consideration to the assessed valuation of the whole district and the part of it withdrawn, the types of assets, and their location and intended use. However, the plan for division of assets of a rural fire protection district may in no case divide the assets so that the remaining part of the district would have a less favorable fire insurance grade classification, according to filings made pursuant to ORS 737.205 (Filing rates, plans with director) , than that which the district had at the time of the withdrawal.

(2) The remainder of such district shall continue in existence as a district, but may dissolve in the manner provided in the applicable district statutes. After withdrawal, the services for the remaining part may be performed by the remainder of the district acting independently as such; or, such services may be performed by contract with the city, or by agreement of the city directly with the property owners of the remainder if the district determines upon dissolution. If dissolution is determined upon, and the city agrees to furnish service to the remainder of the district, all assets of the district shall become the property of the city.

(3) If an agreement pursuant to subsection (1) of this section cannot be arrived at within 90 days from the date of withdrawal, upon the request of any party in interest, the county court or board of county commissioners of the county in which the property is situated shall submit the matter to arbitration under ORS 36.600 (Definitions) to 36.740 (Relationship to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) .

(4) Notice under ORS 36.685 (Award) need be made only upon parties in interest who have participated in the arbitration proceedings. An appeal from the award may be taken only to the circuit court for the county in which the property withdrawn is located, subject to further appeal as provided in ORS chapter 19. The functions of the district for the entire preexisting area thereof shall be continued by the district until the final determination of such agreement or arbitration.

(5) The governing bodies of the city and a rural fire protection district, a special road district or a park and recreation district, as the case may be, may enter into a binding agreement for the joint operation of the fire protection or park and recreation facilities of each that will be beneficial to and equitable for the inhabitants and property owners of each after the withdrawal of part of such districts. [Amended by 1955 c.471 §3; 1957 c.401 §4; 1963 c.347 §5; 1965 c.509 §5; 1969 c.690 §27; 1971 c.13 §6; 2003 c.598 §38]

Source: Section 222.530 — Procedure for division of assets on withdrawal of part of district; arbitration and award , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.510 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.510
221.510 Municipal regulation of telecommunications carriers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Telecommunications carrier” has the meaning given that term in ORS 133.721 (Definitions for ORS 41.910 and 133.721 to 133.739) .

(b) “Commission” means the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.

(c) “Council” means the common council, city council, commission or any other governing body of any municipality wherein the property of the telecommunications carrier is located.

(d) “Municipality” means any town, municipality or other municipal government wherein property of the telecommunications carrier is located.

(e) “Service” is used in its broadest and most inclusive sense and includes equipment and facilities.

(2) Every municipality may:

(a) Determine by contract, or prescribe by ordinance or otherwise, the terms and conditions, including payment of a privilege tax to the extent authorized by ORS 221.515 (Privilege tax on telecommunications carriers) and other charges and fees, upon which any telecommunications carrier may be permitted to occupy the streets, highways or other public property within such municipality and exclude or eject any telecommunications carrier therefrom.

(b) Require any telecommunications carrier, by ordinance or otherwise, to make such modifications, additions and extensions to its physical equipment, facilities or plant or service within such municipality as shall be reasonable or necessary in the interest of the public, and designate the location and nature of all additions and extensions, the time within which they must be completed and all conditions under which they must be constructed.

(c) Provide for a penalty for noncompliance with the provisions of any charter provision, ordinance or resolution adopted by the municipality in furtherance of the powers specified in this subsection. [1989 c.484 §4; 1999 c.1093 §9]

Source: Section 221.510 — Municipal regulation of telecommunications carriers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.285 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.285
221.285 Notice of delinquent parking violation to rental or leasing company
Status: in_force

(1) A notice of delinquent parking violation containing the information specified in ORS 221.333 (Parking ordinance violation) shall be sent to each car rental or leasing company that is the registered owner of a motor vehicle cited for being parked in violation of a city ordinance within 30 days after the date on which the citation for violation of the parking ordinance was issued.

(2) If a notice of delinquent parking violation is not sent to a car rental or leasing company within 30 days after the date on which the citation for violation of the parking ordinance was issued, the charge against the car rental or leasing company of violating the parking ordinance shall be dismissed and no further enforcement actions against the car rental or leasing company or its vehicles may be taken.

(3) If the car rental or leasing company pays the amount specified on the citation within 30 days after the date on which the notice of delinquent parking violation was mailed to the car rental or leasing company, the fine required to be paid shall not be increased beyond the original amount specified in the citation.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a court establishes a procedure for a car rental or leasing company to provide, in a manner and format determined by the court, information including the name, address and driver license number of the person in whose name the vehicle was rented or leased at the time of the violation of the parking ordinance, and the car rental or leasing company provides the information in the required manner and format within 30 days after the date on which the notice of delinquent parking violation was mailed to the car rental or leasing company, the renter or lessee who had custody and control of the vehicle when the parking violation occurred shall thereafter be the defendant in the prosecution of the parking violation.

(b) A car rental or leasing company that provides the information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection is discharged from any obligation on the parking violation and is no longer a defendant in the prosecution of the parking violation.

(c) A court may not establish a procedure pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection unless the court consults and cooperates with representatives from car rental or leasing companies.

(d) If a car rental or leasing company does not provide the information required by the court under paragraph (a) of this subsection within the time specified or provides the information in an incorrect manner or format, the car rental or leasing company may recover the amount of any fine paid to a city pursuant to ORS 221.287 (Recovery of fine from renter or lessee of vehicle) . [1995 c.533 §6; 1997 c.522 §1; 1999 c.1051 §262; 2001 c.715 §1]

Source: Section 221.285 — Notice of delinquent parking violation to rental or leasing company; effect when notice not given; effect of prompt payment of amount specified in citation; procedure to substitute renter or lessee as defendant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.715 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.715
223.715 Payment of rebonded assessment
Status: in_force

The amount of the assessment to be rebonded shall constitute a new principal and shall be paid in such number of equal periodic installments as the governing body of the local government may determine, with interest thereon at the rate per annum determined by the governing body of the local government under ORS 223.215 (Contents of application to pay in installments) . [Amended by 1969 c.531 §6; 1981 c.322 §5; 1991 c.902 §79; 2003 c.802 §53]

Source: Section 223.715 — Payment of rebonded assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.310 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.310
221.310 Effective date of ordinances, resolutions and franchises
Status: in_force

(1) In cities having a population of 2,000 or more, an ordinance or a franchise shall not take effect until 30 days after its passage by the city council and approval by the mayor, unless it is passed over the veto of the mayor. In that event, it shall not take effect until 30 days after final passage over the mayor’s veto. However, measures necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health and safety of the city are excepted. These emergency measures shall become immediately effective if they state in a separate section the reasons why it is necessary that they should become immediately effective and if they are approved by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of all the members elected to the city council, taken by ayes and noes, and also by the mayor. This subsection shall apply in every city in all matters concerning the operation of the initiative and referendum in its municipal legislation on which the city has not made or does not make conflicting provisions.

(2) Except for ordinances necessary for the immediate health, peace or safety, an ordinance enacted by the council of a city created under ORS 221.010 (Definitions for ORS 221.020 to 221.100) to 221.100 (Validation of incorporation under prior laws) shall take effect 30 days after its enactment.

(3) In cities having a population of 2,000 or more, a resolution may take effect at any time after its passage by the city council. A resolution shall state in a separate section the effective date of the resolution. [Amended by 2001 c.34 §1]

Source: Section 221.310 — Effective date of ordinances, resolutions and franchises; emergency measures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.620 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.620
226.620 City acquiring condemned cemetery to proceed with removal and reinterment of remains
Status: in_force

Whenever any municipal corporation shall have proceeded under ORS 226.510 (Certain cemeteries as menace to public) to 226.640 (Issuance of permit to restore, maintain and preserve abandoned cemetery) , and a judgment of the court shall vest in said municipal corporation the title to such cemetery properties, as referred to herein, by eminent domain, such municipal corporation shall proceed with the removal of remains, stones, monuments and any and all evidences of a grave, and provide for reinterment in a suitable location, within a reasonable time after the entry of a general judgment, and the expiration of the time for appeal therefrom, or the final disposition of any appeal which may be filed in connection with the judgment. [1953 c.298 §12; 2003 c.576 §402]

Source: Section 226.620 — City acquiring condemned cemetery to proceed with removal and reinterment of remains , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.904 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.904
221.904 Vacancies
Status: in_force

(1) The council shall fill any vacancy occurring in any of the offices provided for in ORS 221.902 (City officers) by appointment.

(2) If the office is elective, the appointee shall hold office until the first Monday in January after the general election next following the appointment. At the general election next following the appointment, a person shall be elected to serve any remaining portion of the term. A person elected under this subsection shall take office on the first Monday in January after the election.

(3) If a council member is absent for three consecutive meetings without permission of the council, the council shall declare the office vacant and fill the office by appointment. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §30]

Source: Section 221.904 — Vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.855 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.855
222.855 Annexation to remove danger to public health
Status: in_force

In addition to the procedures authorized in ORS 222.010 (Report of city boundary changes) to 222.750 (Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city) , territory otherwise eligible for annexation in accordance with ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) which is within the urban growth boundary of a city may be annexed by passage of an ordinance as provided in ORS 222.900 (City to adopt ordinance) without any vote in such territory or any consent by the owners of land therein if it is found, as provided in ORS 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) , that a danger to public health exists because of conditions within the territory and that such conditions can be removed or alleviated by sanitary, water or other facilities ordinarily provided by incorporated cities. [1967 c.624 §2; 1973 c.637 §2; 1975 c.639 §2; 1981 c.888 §7]

Source: Section 222.855 — Annexation to remove danger to public health , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.883 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.883
222.883 Stay of proceedings by Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

At any time after the Director of the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) finds that conditions dangerous to public health exist, the Oregon Health Authority may order further proceedings on the findings filed under ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) halted in order to allow a city, district or persons affected by the findings to develop and propose an alternative plan to annexation for the removal or alleviation of the conditions dangerous to public health. Proceedings may be stayed under this section for not longer than 30 days. [1983 c.407 §3; 2009 c.595 §186]

Source: Section 222.883 — Stay of proceedings by Oregon Health Authority; purpose; limit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.917 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.917
221.917 Functions and duties of mayor
Status: in_force

The mayor is the executive officer of any city referred to in ORS 221.902 (City officers) and must exercise a careful supervision over its general affairs and subordinate officers. The mayor shall at least once each year state to the council by message the condition, financial and otherwise, of the city, and recommend such measures for the peace, health, improvement and prosperity of the city as the mayor may deem expedient. The mayor shall perform such other duties as may be required by ORS 221.901 (Cities organized under 1893 Act) to 221.928 (Record of ordinances) or by city ordinances.

Source: Section 221.917 — Functions and duties of mayor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.275 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.275
222.275 Second election on question of consolidation of certain areas or cities
Status: in_force

(1) Electors of a city or area proposed to be included in a consolidated city may request a second election on the question of consolidation by filing a petition requesting the election as provided in this section, if:

(a) The majority of votes cast in the first election in the city or area for which the second election is requested was in favor of consolidation but the city or area is not contiguous to any other portion of the consolidated city; or

(b) The majority of votes cast in the election in the city or area is against consolidation but the city or area is contiguous to the consolidated city.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition under ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) . The petition must be signed by not less than 25 percent of the electors of the city or area.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section and notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if ORS 250.155 (Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235) makes ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a county, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition under the county charter or an ordinance adopted under the county charter.

(4) The petition must be filed with the county clerk of the county within which the largest portion of the city or area lies, not later than the 60th day after the date of the first election. The county clerk of the county in which the petition is filed immediately shall verify the signatures on the petition and forward the petition to the chief elections officer.

(5) If a petition is filed as provided in this section, the chief elections officer shall call a second election on the question of consolidation in the city or area on the next available election date in ORS 221.230 (Election dates) that is not sooner than the 61st day after the date on which the chief elections officer receives the verified petition.

(6) The results of the election shall be determined according to ORS 222.270 (Canvass of votes) . [1971 c.761 §11; 1979 c.316 §12; 1983 c.83 §25; 1983 c.350 §43; 1987 c.707 §5; 1989 c.923 §10; 1991 c.71 §6; 1993 c.713 §55]

Source: Section 222.275 — Second election on question of consolidation of certain areas or cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.050 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.050
224.050 Rights of owners outside city limits
Status: in_force

The owners of property without the city shall be given like notice and shall have like opportunities of remonstrance and have all other rights and remedies which the owners of property within the city may have or be given, including the privileges of the Bancroft Bonding Act or similar charter provisions relating to bonding of assessments.

Source: Section 224.050 — Rights of owners outside city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.440 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.440
223.440 Hearing on objections
Status: in_force

At the time and place appointed in the notice the governing body shall hear and determine all objections filed under ORS 223.435 (Personal notice to each owner) . The governing body may adjourn the hearing from time to time, and correct, modify or revise the proposed reassessment or set it aside and order the making of a new proposed reassessment. However, if the proposed reassessment is corrected or revised so as to increase the amount proposed to be charged against any property, such reassessment shall not be made until after a new notice has been given as stated in ORS 223.435 (Personal notice to each owner) to the owners of property against which the amount of assessment is proposed to be thus increased. The publication of the notice may be for not less than two successive insertions in a newspaper as provided in ORS 223.430 (Publication of notice of reassessment) , and the time when action may be taken thereon may be not less than five days after the date of last insertion. If the proposed reassessment is set aside and a new apportionment ordered, notice shall be given of the new apportionment in the manner stated in ORS 223.430 (Publication of notice of reassessment) and 223.435 (Personal notice to each owner) and action taken thereon as provided in ORS 223.435 (Personal notice to each owner) and 223.440 (Hearing on objections) . [Amended by 1991 c.902 §49]

Source: Section 223.440 — Hearing on objections; revision of reassessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.635 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.635
223.635 Complaint served on owner
Status: in_force

In addition to the service of summons, each record owner of a lot involved in the foreclosure suit shall be served with complaint in the manner provided by law. Any issue made by the pleadings in any foreclosure suit relating only to a certain lot or lots shall be tried separately and determined upon motion of any party in interest therein.

Source: Section 223.635 — Complaint served on owner; issues tried separately , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.940 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.940
223.940 Proceedings for legalization of roads
Status: in_force

(1) If proceedings for legalization of a road are initiated under ORS 223.935 (Basis for legalization of road) , the city governing body shall:

(a) Cause the road to be surveyed to determine the location of the road;

(b) Cause the city engineer or other city road official to file a written report with the city governing body including the survey required under this section and any other information required by the city governing body; and

(c) Cause notice of the proceedings for legalization to be provided to owners of abutting land in the manner required by city ordinance or charter.

(2) In a proceeding under this section, any person may file with the city governing body information that controverts any matter presented to the city governing body in the proceeding or alleging any new matter relevant to the proceeding. [1989 c.375 §2]

Source: Section 223.940 — Proceedings for legalization of roads; report; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.400 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.400
226.400 Construction of memorials or veterans’ facilities in parks within city limits
Status: in_force

The city may permit and authorize the following uses of parks, which are lawful uses of any grounds or premises dedicated as public parks, unless the use thereof for such purposes is forbidden by the terms of the conveyance creating such parks:

(1) The erection and construction of memorial monuments and buildings.

(2) Pioneer memorials and pioneer museums.

(3) Memorials and monuments to United States war veterans.

(4) Buildings for meeting places of pioneer associations or veterans upon any public park within the limits of the city. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §172]

Source: Section 226.400 — Construction of memorials or veterans’ facilities in parks within city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.911 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.911
221.911 Rules on council’s granting franchise or payment of money
Status: in_force

No ordinance or resolution granting any franchise for any purpose shall be passed by the council on the day of its introduction nor within five days thereafter, nor at any other than a regular meeting. No resolution or order for the payment of money shall be passed at any other time than at a regular meeting. No such ordinance, resolution or order shall have any validity, unless passed by the votes of at least three councillors. In case all the councillors are present and equally divided upon any question, the mayor shall have the deciding vote. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §109]

Source: Section 221.911 — Rules on council’s granting franchise or payment of money , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.710 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.710
222.710 Return statements filed with county recording officer
Status: in_force

If any two cities vote to merge under ORS 222.610 (Surrender of city charter and merger into adjoining city) to 222.710 (Return statements filed with county recording officer) , the officer having charge and custody of the records of the city into which the city surrendering its charter is merged, on or before the date on which the merger becomes effective, shall file for record with the officer of the county in which the city is located having charge and custody of the deed records of the county, certified copies of the written statements of returns of the election in the two cities. The county officers shall enter the statements of returns of record in the deed records of the county. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §52]

Source: Section 222.710 — Return statements filed with county recording officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.470 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.470
225.470 Authority of city to acquire interest in power facilities
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers otherwise conferred on cities of this state, a city that owns or operates an electric light and power system, or a city that owns or operates an electric cogeneration facility as defined in ORS 758.505 (Definitions for ORS 758.505 to 758.555) , may plan, finance, construct, acquire, operate, own and maintain an undivided interest in common facilities within or without the state jointly with one or more other cities, with one or more districts, with one or more electric cooperatives or with one or more persons, or with any combination of such cities, districts, electric cooperatives or persons, and may make such plans and enter into such contracts and agreements as are necessary or appropriate for such joint planning, financing, construction, acquisition, operation, ownership or maintenance. [1967 c.603 §4; 1979 c.151 §2; 1993 c.141 §2; 1999 c.865 §36; 2001 c.733 §4]

Source: Section 225.470 — Authority of city to acquire interest in power facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.440 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.440
226.440 Sale of lots by city
Status: in_force

Any incorporated city acquiring incorporated cemetery association property as provided in ORS 226.420 (Acquisition of property of cemetery association) , may sell or otherwise dispose of any lots or blocks situate in and being a part of such cemetery in the manner prescribed by the common council of such city.

Source: Section 226.440 — Sale of lots by city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.870 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.870
222.870 Hearing in affected territory
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of the certified copy of the resolution, and verification by the local board of health having jurisdiction, the Oregon Health Authority shall review and investigate conditions in the affected territory. If it finds substantial evidence that a danger to public health exists in the territory, it shall issue an order for a hearing to be held within the affected territory, or at a place near the affected territory if there is no suitable place within that territory at which to hold the hearing, not sooner than 30 days from the date of the order.

(2) Upon issuance of an order for a hearing, the authority shall immediately give notice of the resolution and order by publishing them in a newspaper of general circulation within the city and the affected territory once each week for two successive weeks and by posting copies of the order in four public places within the affected territory. [1973 c.624 §6; 1973 c.637 §5; 1975 c.639 §4; 1983 c.407 §6; 2009 c.595 §183]

Source: Section 222.870 — Hearing in affected territory; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.515 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.515
221.515 Privilege tax on telecommunications carriers
Status: in_force

(1) The council of every municipality in this state may levy and collect from every telecommunications carrier operating within the municipality and actually using the streets, alleys or highways, or all of them, in such municipality for other than travel, a privilege tax for the use of those streets, alleys or highways, or all of them, in such municipality in an amount which may not exceed seven percent of the gross revenues of the telecommunications carrier currently earned within the boundaries of the municipality. The privilege tax authorized in this section shall be for each year, or part of each year, that such telecommunications carrier operates within the municipality.

(2) As used in this section, “gross revenues” means those revenues derived from exchange access services, as defined in ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) , less net uncollectibles from such revenues.

(3) A telecommunications carrier paying the privilege tax authorized by this section shall not be required to pay any additional fee, compensation or consideration, including the free use or construction of telecommunications facilities and equipment, to the municipality for its use of public streets, alleys, or highways, or all of them, and shall not be required to pay any additional tax or fee on the gross revenues that are the measure of the privilege tax. As used in this subsection, “use” includes, but is not limited to, street openings, construction and maintenance of fixtures or facilities by telecommunications carriers. As used in this subsection, “additional fee, compensation or consideration” does not include commissions paid for siting public telephones on municipal property. To the extent that separate fees are imposed by the municipality on telecommunications carriers for street openings, construction, inspection or maintenance of fixtures or facilities, such fees may be deducted from the privilege tax authorized by this section. However, telecommunications carriers shall not deduct charges and penalties imposed by the municipality for noncompliance with charter provisions, ordinances, resolutions or permit conditions from the privilege tax authorized by this section.

(4) For purposes of this section, “telecommunications carrier” has the meaning given that term in ORS 133.721 (Definitions for ORS 41.910 and 133.721 to 133.739) . [1989 c.484 §5; 1999 c.1093 §10]

Source: Section 221.515 — Privilege tax on telecommunications carriers; maximum rate; deduction of additional fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.275 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.275
223.275 Notice to pay
Status: in_force

The recorder of a local government shall, when installments and interest on any final assessment in the bond lien docket are due, make the proper extensions of the installments and interest on the bond lien docket and turn the same over to the treasurer of the local government. The treasurer then shall notify the property owner that the installments are due and payable, but a failure of any owner to receive the notice shall not prevent collection of the installment as provided in ORS 223.270 (Procedure for collection on default) . The treasurer shall issue a receipt to the person paying the installments and interest, and shall file duplicates of the receipts with the recorder. When the treasurer returns the bond lien docket, the recorder shall make the proper entries on the bond lien docket showing the amount of each payment and the date of the payment. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §20; 2003 c.802 §14]

Source: Section 223.275 — Notice to pay; receipts and entries on lien docket , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.314 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.314
223.314 Establishment or modification of system development charge not a land use decision
Status: in_force

The establishment, modification or implementation of a system development charge, or a plan or list adopted pursuant to ORS 223.309 (Preparation of plan for capital improvements financed by system development charges) , or any modification of a plan or list, is not a land use decision pursuant to ORS chapters 195, 197 and 197A. [1989 c.449 §9; 2001 c.662 §6; 2003 c.765 §9]

Note: See note under 223.297 (Policy) .

Source: Section 223.314 — Establishment or modification of system development charge not a land use decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.866 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.866
223.866 Levy of assessment
Status: in_force

(1) The city each year shall estimate assessments needed and the amount of assessment for each tax account, and the amount thereof may be levied and returned to the officer whose duty it is to extend the ad valorem tax roll at the time required by law for taxes to be levied and returned.

(2) All assessments levied by the city shall become payable at the same time, may be collected by the same officer who collects ad valorem taxes and shall be turned over to the city according to law.

(3) The officer whose duty it is to extend the city levy may extend the levy of the city in the same manner as city taxes are extended.

(4) Property shall be subject to sale for the nonpayment of assessments levied by the city in like manner and with like effect as in the case of city taxes. [1983 c.234 §5]

Source: Section 223.866 — Levy of assessment; manner of collection; effect of nonpayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.340 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.340
226.340 Terms of appropriation ordinance
Status: in_force

(1) In the ordinance providing for an appropriation under ORS 226.330 (Acquisition of property in excess of needs) , the municipal authorities shall specify and describe the land authorized to be taken, purchased, acquired, used and appropriated. Such land shall not embrace more than 200 feet beyond the boundary line of the property to be used for the public squares, parks or playgrounds in order to protect the same by resale of the neighboring property with restrictions whenever the council determines thereon by ordinance.

(2) The council shall declare in the ordinance that the control of the neighboring property within 200 feet of the boundary lines of the public squares, parks or playgrounds is reasonably necessary in order to protect the public squares, parks or playgrounds, their environs, the preservation of the view, appearance, light, air, health or usefulness thereof.

Source: Section 226.340 — Terms of appropriation ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.120 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.120
221.120 City council
Status: in_force

Concerning the council of a city created under ORS 221.010 (Definitions for ORS 221.020 to 221.100) to 221.100 (Validation of incorporation under prior laws) :

(1) Three councillors shall be elected biennially.

(2) At an election for electing councillors, the candidates who receive the three highest numbers of votes shall be deemed elected, and of these three the ones receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall hold office for four years and the remaining one shall hold office for two years.

(3) A councillor’s term of office shall begin at the first council meeting in the year immediately ensuing the year of the election of the councillor.

(4) The council shall fill by appointment vacancies in its membership.

(5) The term of office of an appointee to an office of councillor shall be the remainder of the term of office of the immediate predecessor of the appointee in the office.

(6) The powers of the city shall be vested in the council.

(7) A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for action by the council.

(8) No action by the council shall have legal effect unless concurred in by a majority of the council.

(9) The council shall meet publicly at least once each month. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §102]

Source: Section 221.120 — City council; terms; vacancies; powers; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.290 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.290
222.290 Officers assume duties under charter
Status: in_force

At whatever time the charter of the consolidated city specifies the officers elected at the election referred to in ORS 222.280 (Election of officers) shall be entitled to enter upon the duties of their respective offices, upon qualifying therefor in accordance with the charter, and shall hold their respective offices for whatever terms are prescribed by the charter. [Amended by 1971 c.761 §9]

Source: Section 222.290 — Officers assume duties under charter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.357 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.357
221.357 Provision of judicial services to city by circuit court
Status: in_force

(1) A city having a population of 300,000 or less may enter into an agreement with the State Court Administrator for the provision of judicial services by the circuit court for the county in which the city is located.

(2) A circuit court providing services to a city under an agreement entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall have all judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties of the municipal court of the city and the municipal court judges with respect to any violations of the charter or ordinances of the city.

(3) Unless an agreement entered into under subsection (1) of this section provides otherwise, and subject to the provisions of ORS 153.640 (Disposition of fines for traffic offenses) to 153.680 (Costs) , all fines, costs and forfeited security deposits collected shall be paid to the city, and the city shall reimburse the circuit court providing judicial services for expenses incurred under the agreement.

(4) The exercise of jurisdiction under an agreement entered into under subsection (1) of this section by a circuit court judge shall not constitute the holding of more than one office. [Formerly 221.337; 2011 c.597 §130]

Note: 221.357 (Provision of judicial services to city by circuit court) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 221 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 221.357 — Provision of judicial services to city by circuit court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).