ORS § 223.117 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.117
223.117 Requirements of assessment ordinance
Status: in_force

(1) An ordinance adopted under ORS 223.114 (Economic improvement) , shall provide for enactment of an assessment ordinance that:

(a) Describes the economic improvement project to be undertaken or constructed.

(b) Contains a preliminary estimate of the probable cost of the economic improvement and the proposed formula for apportioning cost to specially benefited property.

(c) Describes the boundaries of the district in which property will be assessed.

(d) Specifies the number of years, to a maximum of five, in which assessments will be levied.

(e) Contains provision for notices to be mailed or delivered personally to affected property owners that announce the intention of the council to construct or undertake the economic improvement project and to assess benefited property for a part or all of the cost. The notice shall state the time and place of the public hearing required under paragraph (f) of this subsection.

(f) Provides for a hearing not sooner than 30 days after the mailing or delivery of notices to affected property owners at which the owners may appear to support or object to the proposed improvement and assessment.

(2) The ordinance shall also:

(a) Provide that if, after the hearing held under subsection (1)(f) of this section, the council determines that the economic improvement shall be made, the council shall determine whether the property benefited shall bear all or a portion of the cost and shall determine, based on the actual or estimated cost of the economic improvement, the amount of assessment on each lot in the district.

(b) Require the city recorder or other person designated by the council to prepare the proposed assessment for each lot in the district and file it in the appropriate city office.

(c) Require notice of such proposed assessment to be mailed or personally delivered to the owner of each lot to be assessed, which notice shall state the amount of the assessment proposed on the property of the owner receiving the notice. The notice shall state the time and place of a public hearing at which affected property owners may appear to support or object to the proposed assessment. The hearing shall not be held sooner than 30 days after the mailing or personal delivery of the notices.

(d) Provide that the council shall consider such objections and may adopt, correct, modify or revise the proposed assessments.

(e) Provide that the assessments will not be made and the economic improvement project terminated when written objections are received at the public hearing from owners of property upon which more than 33 percent of the total amount of assessments is levied. [1985 c.576 §3; 1989 c.1018 §4]

Source: Section 223.117 — Requirements of assessment ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.735 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.735
223.735 Debt limitation of local government not applicable
Status: in_force

The bonds and the amount thereof authorized pursuant to ORS 223.705 (Rebonding of unpaid assessments) shall not be counted in calculating the limited indebtedness of any local government, fixed either by its charter, ORS 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) , by any law, or by the Constitution of this state, but shall be in excess thereof and excluded from such debt limitations. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §82; 2003 c.802 §56]

Source: Section 223.735 — Debt limitation of local government not applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.927 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.927
221.927 Approval or veto of ordinances
Status: in_force

Upon the passage of any ordinance, the enrolled copy thereof, attested by the recorder, shall be submitted to the mayor by the recorder, and if the mayor approves the same the mayor shall write upon it “Approved,” with the date thereof and sign it with the name of office of the mayor. Thereupon, unless otherwise provided, such ordinance shall become a law and be of force and effect. If the mayor does not approve of the ordinance so submitted, the mayor must, within 10 days from the receipt thereof, return the same to the recorder with the reasons of the mayor for not approving it, and if the mayor does not so return it, such ordinance shall become a law as if the mayor had approved it. Upon the first meeting of the council after the return of an ordinance from the mayor not approved, the recorder shall deliver it to the council, with the message of the mayor, which must be read. The ordinance shall then be put upon its passage again, and if two-thirds of all the members constituting the council, as then provided by law, vote in the affirmative, it shall become a law without the approval of the mayor, and not otherwise.

Source: Section 221.927 — Approval or veto of ordinances; proceedings after veto , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.080 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.080
224.080 Record and effect of judgment
Status: in_force

Upon final determination of the review a transcript of the judgment shall be filed with the auditor, clerk or other official of the city having charge of the assessment records, whereupon it shall be entered in the records of the city and other records as provided in ORS 224.090 (Assessment lien on property outside city limits) and 224.100 (Records and indexes of transcripts) and shall constitute the assessment against the property. It shall bear interest from the date that other assessments for such sewer or work bear interest and shall be enforced and collected in like manner as the assessment is collected against other property which may have been assessed for such sewer or other work. In case the judgment on appeal is for the same amount as the assessment, no entries need be made of the transcript. [Amended by 1967 c.280 §3]

Source: Section 224.080 — Record and effect of judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.127 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.127
223.127 Application of certain assessment statutes to economic improvement districts
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 223.387 (Description of real property) and 223.391 (Notice of proposed assessment to owner of affected lot) to 223.395 (Deficit assessments or refunds when initial assessment based on estimated cost) apply to economic improvement districts created by a city in accordance with ORS 223.112 (Definitions for ORS 223.112 to 223.132) to 223.132 (Formation of economic improvement districts as additional power of cities) .

(2) The rights and duties accorded local governments and the owners of property for financing assessments under ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) apply to assessments levied upon property in an economic improvement district for financing all or part of the cost of an economic improvement. [1985 c.576 §7; 1991 c.902 §6; 2003 c.802 §3]

Source: Section 223.127 — Application of certain assessment statutes to economic improvement districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.120 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.120
224.120 Sale without foreclosure
Status: in_force

In case of a sale without a foreclosure in court a duplicate certificate of sale shall be made by the city official making the sale and recorded with the county clerk or other officer having charge of mortgage records of the county. In case of redemption or issuance of a deed upon such certificate of sale a further certificate of such fact shall be made by the proper city official and shall be recorded in the same manner. [Amended by 1999 c.654 §25]

Source: Section 224.120 — Sale without foreclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.173 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.173
227.173 Basis for decision on permit application or expedited land division
Status: in_force

(1) Approval or denial of a discretionary permit application shall be based on standards and criteria, which shall be set forth in the development ordinance and which shall relate approval or denial of a discretionary permit application to the development ordinance and to the comprehensive plan for the area in which the development would occur and to the development ordinance and comprehensive plan for the city as a whole.

(2) When an ordinance establishing approval standards is required under ORS 197A.200 (Local government planning for needed housing) and 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) to provide only clear and objective standards, the standards must be clear and objective on the face of the ordinance.

(3) Approval or denial of a permit application or expedited land division shall be based upon and accompanied by a brief statement that explains the criteria and standards considered relevant to the decision, states the facts relied upon in rendering the decision and explains the justification for the decision based on the criteria, standards and facts set forth.

(4) Written notice of the approval or denial shall be given to all parties to the proceeding. [1977 c.654 §5; 1979 c.772 §10b; 1991 c.817 §16; 1995 c.595 §29; 1997 c.844 §6; 1999 c.357 §3]

Source: Section 227.173 — Basis for decision on permit application or expedited land division; statement of reasons for approval or denial , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.200 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.200
221.200 Law governing city elections
Status: in_force

ORS chapters 246 to 260 govern the conduct of all city elections. [Amended by 1957 c.608 §228; 1979 c.317 §3; 1983 c.350 §23]

Source: Section 221.200 — Law governing city elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.177 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.177
222.177 Transmittal of annexation records to Secretary of State
Status: in_force

When a city legislative body proclaims an annexation under ORS 222.125 (Annexation by consent of all owners of land and majority of electors) , 222.150 (Election results) , 222.160 (Procedure when annexation is submitted to city vote) or 222.170 (Annexation by consent before public hearing or order for election) , the recorder of the city or any other city officer or agency designated by the city legislative body to perform the duties of the recorder under this section shall transmit to the Secretary of State:

(1) A copy of the resolution or ordinance proclaiming the annexation.

(2) An abstract of the vote within the city, if votes were cast in the city, and an abstract of the vote within the annexed territory, if votes were cast in the territory. The abstract of the vote for each election shall show the whole number of electors voting on the annexation, the number of votes cast for annexation and the number of votes cast against annexation.

(3) If electors or landowners in the territory annexed consented to the annexation under ORS 222.125 (Annexation by consent of all owners of land and majority of electors) or 222.170 (Annexation by consent before public hearing or order for election) , a copy of the statement of consent.

(4) A copy of the ordinance issued under ORS 222.120 (Procedure for annexation without election) (4).

(5) An abstract of the vote upon the referendum if a referendum petition was filed with respect to the ordinance adopted under ORS 222.120 (Procedure for annexation without election) (4). [1985 c.702 §4; 1987 c.737 §7; 1987 c.818 §10]

Note: See note under 222.173 (Time limit for filing statements of consent) .

Source: Section 222.177 — Transmittal of annexation records to Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.120 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.120
227.120 Procedure and approval for renaming streets
Status: in_force

Within six miles of the limits of any city, the commission, if there is one, or if no such commission legally exists, then the city engineer, shall recommend to the city council the renaming of any existing street, highway or road, other than a county road or state highway, if in the judgment of the commission, or if no such commission legally exists, then in the judgment of the city engineer, such renaming is in the best interest of the city and the six mile area. Upon receiving such recommendation the council shall afford persons particularly interested, and the general public, an opportunity to be heard, at a time and place to be specified in a notice of hearing published in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality and the six mile area not less than once within the week prior to the week within which the hearing is to be held. After such opportunity for hearing has been afforded, the city council by ordinance shall rename the street or highway in accordance with the recommendation or by resolution shall reject the recommendation. A certified copy of each such ordinance shall be filed for record with the county clerk or recorder, and a like copy shall be filed with the county assessor and county surveyor. The county surveyor shall enter the new names of such streets and roads in red ink on the county surveyor’s copy of any filed plat and tracing thereof which may be affected, together with appropriate notations concerning the same. The original plat may not be corrected or changed after it is recorded with the county clerk. [Amended by 2001 c.173 §4]

Source: Section 227.120 — Procedure and approval for renaming streets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.913 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.913
221.913 Claims against cities
Status: in_force

(1) All claims and demands against any city referred to in ORS 221.906 (Election procedure generally) shall be presented to and audited by the council in accordance with such regulations as it may by ordinance prescribe. Upon the allowance of any such claim or demand, the recorder shall draw a warrant upon the treasurer for the sum, which warrant shall be countersigned by the mayor, and shall specify for what purpose the same is drawn.

(2) No claim against the city shall be paid until it is audited and allowed by the council and then only by a warrant drawn upon the treasurer by the recorder, countersigned by the mayor.

Source: Section 221.913 — Claims against cities; how presented and paid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.400 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.400
224.400 Approval by State Treasurer of rates, collection of charges and delinquent assessments
Status: in_force

(1) Each municipality financing the cost of a sewerage system 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 submit to the State Treasurer for approval a schedule of its rates and proposed method of collection of its sewerage charges. The rates shall be such as, in the judgment of the State Treasurer, shall provide sufficient funds with other revenues, if any, and ad valorem property taxes to liquidate, during the period approved by the State Treasurer, the indebtedness incurred by the municipality to defray the cost of the sewerage system and its appurtenances. Should the rates prove to be insufficient for such purpose, the State Treasurer may direct the municipality to increase the rates to the point at which the sewerage project becomes self-liquidating, and the municipality shall establish forthwith the rates prescribed by the State Treasurer.

(2) If the municipality does not have the ability to collect sewerage charges in connection with or as part of the charge for another service or utility that can be curtailed to secure collection, and if the State Treasurer so directs, delinquent assessments for sewerage charges shall be certified to the assessor of the county in which the municipality is located and shall be entered upon the tax rolls of the county and be collected and accounted for in the same manner in which city taxes are collected and accounted for. The charges shall constitute liens against the real property of the person against whom they are assessed.

(3) If required by the State Treasurer, the municipality shall obtain from the State Treasurer approval of the annual budgets and tax levies of the municipality, before they are certified to the clerk and assessor of the county in which the municipality is located, for extension upon the county tax rolls. [Amended by 1955 c.593 §5; 1991 c.459 §353a]

Source: Section 224.400 — Approval by State Treasurer of rates, collection of charges and delinquent assessments; budget approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.150 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.150
224.150 Federal aid
Status: in_force

The city may negotiate and obtain from the federal government financial aid in construction referred to in ORS 224.140 (Authority to control sewer system) by a work relief program, grant, loan or other means of like or different nature.

Source: Section 224.150 — Federal aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.485 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.485
223.485 When reassessment authority inapplicable
Status: in_force

(1) The authority granted in ORS 223.405 (Definitions for ORS 223.405 to 223.485) to 223.455 (Right of purchaser at sale under prior assessment) does not apply to any local government if the local government has provided a method of reassessment by ordinance or charter.

(2) No proceedings for making a reassessment shall be instituted after 20 years from the date when the first assessment was entered on the lien docket. [Amended by 1965 c.71 §3; 1991 c.902 §53; 2003 c.802 §35]

Source: Section 223.485 — When reassessment authority inapplicable; time limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.370 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.370
226.370 Notice and conduct of sale of excess land
Status: in_force

Before selling the neighboring lands or property acquired under ORS 226.320 (Authority to acquire land for certain purposes) to 226.360 (Application of proceeds from sale of excess land) , or any part thereof or any right or interest therein, the municipal authorities of the city shall give a notice of such sale by publication for five successive days in one or more daily newspapers of the city having a general circulation therein and by posting a similar notice in two conspicuous places in or upon the property described and referred to in the notice. The notice shall describe the property to be sold and shall state any restrictions under which the property will be sold and the terms of sale. The notice shall further state that sealed proposals will be received by an officer of the city named in the notice at the office of the officer for such purchase until the day and hour named therein. At the time appointed, such municipal authority shall open the proposals and shall either award to the highest responsible bidder for the purchase of the property; or at their discretion, reject any or all bids, and readvertise in the manner provided in this section.

Source: Section 226.370 — Notice and conduct of sale of excess land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.540 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.540
226.540 Public hearing concerning abandoned or neglected cemetery
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a municipal corporation may hold a public hearing regarding an abandoned cemetery, or deteriorated and neglected cemetery, that is within the boundaries of the municipal corporation if:

(a) The cemetery could, because of its location, endanger the health, welfare, comfort or safety of the public;

(b) The municipal corporation verifies that the State Parks and Recreation Department:

(A) Has not issued a permit to an entity under ORS 226.640 (Issuance of permit to restore, maintain and preserve abandoned cemetery) (1) to (5); and

(B) No application for a permit under ORS 226.640 (Issuance of permit to restore, maintain and preserve abandoned cemetery) (1) to (5) is pending with the department;

(c) At least 10 percent of the electors of the municipal corporation sign and file a petition for a hearing; and

(d) The municipal corporation publishes notice of the date of the hearing once per week for two weeks prior to the hearing in a newspaper that is generally circulated in the county where the municipal corporation is located.

(2) The governing body of the municipal corporation shall hold the hearing within 60 days after the date on which a petition described in subsection (1) of this section is filed. [1953 c.298 §4; 2005 c.22 §174; 2017 c.160 §5]

Source: Section 226.540 — Public hearing concerning abandoned or neglected cemetery , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.650 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.650
221.650 Property conveyed to county
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after the authorization of the surrender of the charter, the city shall convey, grant, assign and deliver all its property real and personal, and property rights, by proper conveyance, to the county in which the city is located for the benefit and use of the county. The city at the end of 60 days from the date of the election authorizing the surrender shall cease to exist in its corporate capacity without any further or other formal action, and all its property rights and interests shall vest in the county, and the records of the city shall be deposited in the office of the county clerk by the auditor, clerk or other keeper of records in the city. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §28]

Source: Section 221.650 — Property conveyed to county; cessation of corporate existence; records deposited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.862 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.862
221.862 “Historic ghost town” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 221.862 (“Historic ghost town” defined) to 221.872 (State shared revenues not available to historic ghost town) , “historic ghost town” means an incorporated city within this state that:

(1) Is on land acquired under a United States patent;

(2) Does not have a sufficient number of registered electors permanently residing within the city to fill all offices provided for under its charter; and

(3) Is of historic interest. [1983 c.355 §1]

Note: 221.862 (“Historic ghost town” defined) to 221.872 (State shared revenues not available to historic ghost town) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 221.862 — “Historic ghost town” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.010 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.010
221.010 Definitions for ORS 221.020 to 221.100
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 221.020 (Authority to incorporate) to 221.100 (Validation of incorporation under prior laws) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “County court” means a county court or board of county commissioners.

(2) “City,” except in the term “incorporated city” in ORS 221.020 (Authority to incorporate) , means a city incorporated under ORS 221.020 (Authority to incorporate) to 221.100 (Validation of incorporation under prior laws) or proposed to be incorporated.

(3) “Population” means a city’s population as shown by the latest annual estimate made pursuant to ORS 190.520 (Annual estimate of population of cities and counties by Portland State University) .

(4) “Urbanized area” means territory within three miles of a city. [Amended by 1965 c.579 §1; 1973 c.432 §1; 1983 c.83 §16]

Source: Section 221.010 — Definitions for ORS 221.020 to 221.100 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.020 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.020
223.020 Scope of appropriation
Status: in_force

Appropriation of property under ORS 223.005 (Appropriation and condemnation for public use within and without city limits) may extend beyond the corporate limits of the city to or along and including any lake, spring, stream or power site.

Source: Section 223.020 — Scope of appropriation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.142 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.142
221.142 Qualifications for municipal judges
Status: in_force

(1) As a qualification for the office, a municipal judge must:

(a) Be a member of the Oregon State Bar;

(b) Have completed a course on courts of special jurisdiction offered by the National Judicial College, or complete the course within 12 months after appointment or election to the office of municipal judge; or

(c) Have completed, or complete within 12 months after appointment or election to the office of municipal judge, a course that is equivalent to the course described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, proposed by the municipal judge and approved by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

(2) If exigent circumstances prevent a municipal judge from completing the course required under subsection (1)(b) of this section within 12 months after appointment or election to the office of municipal judge, the presiding judge of the judicial district in which the municipal court is located may grant the municipal judge one extension of time to complete the course. The extension may not exceed 12 months. The presiding judge may require the municipal judge to complete additional educational requirements during an extension granted under this subsection.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a municipal judge in a municipal court that is a court of record under ORS 221.342 (Method by which municipal court becomes court of record) must be a member of the Oregon State Bar.

(4) Any person serving temporarily as a municipal judge must possess the qualifications for the office of municipal judge described in this section. [2015 c.570 §8]

Source: Section 221.142 — Qualifications for municipal judges; extensions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.915 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.915
221.915 Nuisance defined
Status: in_force

Every act or thing done, or anything existing within the limits of any city referred to in ORS 221.906 (Election procedure generally) , which is or may be declared by any law of this state or by any ordinance of such city to be a nuisance, hereby is declared to be a nuisance, and shall be considered and treated as such in all actions, suits and proceedings whatsoever, unless such law or ordinance is declared void by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Source: Section 221.915 — Nuisance defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.179 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.179
227.179 Petition for writ of mandamus authorized when city fails to take final action on land use application within 120 days
Status: in_force

(1) Except when an applicant requests an extension under ORS 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) (5), if the governing body of a city or its designee does not take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change within 120 days after the application is deemed complete, the applicant may file a petition for a writ of mandamus under ORS 34.130 (Petition for writ) in the circuit court of the county where the application was submitted to compel the governing body or its designee to issue the approval.

(2) The governing body shall retain jurisdiction to make a land use decision on the application until a petition for a writ of mandamus is filed. Upon filing a petition under ORS 34.130 (Petition for writ) , jurisdiction for all decisions regarding the application, including settlement, shall be with the circuit court.

(3) A person who files a petition for a writ of mandamus under this section shall provide written notice of the filing to all persons who would be entitled to notice under ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) and to any person who participated orally or in writing in any evidentiary hearing on the application held prior to the filing of the petition. The notice shall be mailed or hand delivered on the same day the petition is filed.

(4) If the governing body does not take final action on an application within 120 days of the date the application is deemed complete, the applicant may elect to proceed with the application according to the applicable provisions of the local comprehensive plan and land use regulations or to file a petition for a writ of mandamus under this section. If the applicant elects to proceed according to the local plan and regulations, the applicant may not file a petition for a writ of mandamus within 14 days after the governing body makes a preliminary decision, provided a final written decision is issued within 14 days of the preliminary decision.

(5) The court shall issue a peremptory writ unless the governing body or any intervenor shows that the approval would violate a substantive provision of the local comprehensive plan or land use regulations as those terms are defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) . The writ may specify conditions of approval that would otherwise be allowed by the local comprehensive plan or land use regulations. [1999 c.533 §10; 2003 c.150 §2]

Source: Section 227.179 — Petition for writ of mandamus authorized when city fails to take final action on land use application within 120 days; jurisdiction; notice of petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.750 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.750
223.750 Enactment of rulemaking ordinances
Status: in_force

(1) Each local government, through its governing body, may provide, by such ordinances, rules and regulations as may be needed, for accepting rebonding applications, issuing bonds and otherwise carrying out the terms of ORS 223.705 (Rebonding of unpaid assessments) to 223.750 (Enactment of rulemaking ordinances) ; and may, by such ordinance and in conformity with ORS 223.715 (Payment of rebonded assessment) , determine the interest rate to be charged property owners who apply to rebond liens as provided by those sections.

(2) No error or omission in rebonding liens shall invalidate or impair the original bonded lien. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §84; 2003 c.802 §58]

Source: Section 223.750 — Enactment of rulemaking ordinances; effect of irregularities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.190 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.190
227.190 Solar access ordinances
Status: in_force

(1) City councils may adopt and implement solar access ordinances. The ordinances shall provide and protect to the extent feasible solar access to the south face of buildings during solar heating hours, taking into account latitude, topography, microclimate, existing development, existing vegetation and planned uses and densities. The city council shall consider for inclusion in any solar access ordinance, but not be limited to, standards for:

(a) The orientation of new streets, lots and parcels;

(b) The placement, height, bulk and orientation of new buildings;

(c) The type and placement of new trees on public street rights of way and other public property; and

(d) Planned uses and densities to conserve energy, facilitate the use of solar energy, or both.

(2) The State Department of Energy shall actively encourage and assist city councils’ efforts to protect and provide for solar access.

(3) As used in this section, “solar heating hours” means those hours between three hours before and three hours after the sun is at its highest point above the horizon on December 21. [1981 c.722 §5]

Source: Section 227.190 — Solar access ordinances; purpose; standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.765 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.765
223.765 Bonds accepted as payment for assessment liens
Status: in_force

Any local government may, by ordinance duly passed by its governing body, authorize the acceptance by such local government of the general obligation bonds or interest coupons attached, or both, of the local government, in payment of all or any part of special assessment liens, interest or penalties of or payable to the local government. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §86; 2003 c.802 §60]

Source: Section 223.765 — Bonds accepted as payment for assessment liens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.600 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.600
227.600 Land use approval preapplication review
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Compost” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(b) “Disposal site” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(c) “Local government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) .

(2) Before an applicant may submit an application under ORS 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) to 227.186 (Notice to property owners of hearing on certain zone change) for land use approval to establish or modify a disposal site for composting that requires a permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality, as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the applicant shall:

(a) Request and attend a preapplication conference described in subsections (4) to (6) of this section; and

(b) Hold a preapplication community meeting described in subsections (7) to (9) of this section.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section applies to an application to:

(a) Establish a disposal site for composting that sells, or offers for sale, resulting product; or

(b) Allow an existing disposal site for composting that sells, or offers for sale, resulting product to:

(A) Accept as feedstock nonvegetative materials, including dead animals, meat, dairy products and mixed food waste; or

(B) Increase the permitted annual tonnage of feedstock used by the disposal site by an amount that requires a new land use approval.

(4) During the preapplication conference:

(a) The applicant shall provide information about the proposed disposal site for composting and proposed operations for composting and respond to questions about the site and operations.

(b) The city with land use jurisdiction over the proposed disposal site for composting and the other representatives described in subsection (5) of this section shall inform the applicant of permitting requirements to establish and operate the proposed disposal site for composting and provide all application materials to the applicant.

(5) The applicant shall submit a written request to the city with land use jurisdiction to request a preapplication conference. A representative of the planning department of the city and a representative of the Department of Environmental Quality shall attend the conference along with representatives, as determined necessary by the city, of the following entities:

(a) Any other state agency or local government that has authority to approve or deny a permit, license or other certification required to establish or operate the proposed disposal site for composting.

(b) A state agency, a local government or a private entity that provides or would provide to the proposed disposal site for composting one or more of the following:

(A) Water systems.

(B) Wastewater collection and treatment systems, including storm drainage systems.

(C) Transportation systems or transit services.

(c) A city or county with territory within its boundaries that may be affected by the proposed disposal site for composting.

(d) The Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(e) The State Department of Agriculture.

(6) The city with land use jurisdiction may use preapplication procedures, if any, in the acknowledged land use regulations of the city, consistent with the requirements that the city shall:

(a) Provide notice of the preapplication conference to the entities described in subsection (5) of this section by mail and, as appropriate, in any other manner that ensures adequate notice and opportunity to participate;

(b) Hold the preapplication conference at least 20 days and not more than 40 days after receipt of the applicant’s written request; and

(c) Provide preapplication notes to each attendee of the conference and the other entities described in subsection (5) of this section for which a representative does not attend the preapplication conference.

(7) After the preapplication conference and before submitting the application for land use approval, the applicant shall:

(a) Hold a community meeting within 60 days after the preapplication conference:

(A) In a public location in the city with land use jurisdiction; and

(B) On a business day, or Saturday, that is not a holiday, with a start time between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

(b) Provide notice of the community meeting to:

(A) The owners of record, on the most recent property tax assessment roll, of real property located within one-half mile of the real property on which the proposed disposal site for composting would be located;

(B) The resident or occupant that receives mail at the mailing address of the real property described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph if the mailing address of the owner of record is not the mailing address of the real property;

(C) Neighborhood and community organizations recognized by the governing body of the city if a boundary of the organization is within one-half mile of the proposed disposal site for composting;

(D) A newspaper that meets the requirements of ORS 193.020 (Newspaper in which public notice may be published) for publication;

(E) Local media in a press release; and

(F) The entities described in subsection (5) of this section.

(8) During the community meeting, the applicant shall provide information about the proposed disposal site for composting and proposed operations for composting and respond to questions about the site and operations.

(9) The applicant’s notice provided under subsection (7)(b) of this section must include:

(a) A brief description of the proposed disposal site for composting;

(b) The address of the location of the community meeting; and

(c) The date and time of the community meeting. [2013 c.524 §2]

Note: 227.600 (Land use approval preapplication review) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 227 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 227.600 — Land use approval preapplication review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.172 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.172
227.172 Siting casino in incorporated city
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Casino” means a facility in which casino games, as defined in ORS 167.117 (Definitions for ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530) , are played for the purpose of gambling.

(b) “Tribal casino” means a facility used for:

(A) Class I gaming or class II gaming regulated by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of October 17, 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.);

(B) Class III gaming conducted under a tribal-state compact approved by the Secretary of the Interior under section 11(d)(8) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710(d)(8)); or

(C) Gaming conducted in accordance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and federal regulations.

(2) A casino may not be sited on land in an incorporated city unless the electors of the city approve the development.

(3) Before a permit, as defined in ORS 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) , can be approved authorizing a proposed development of land in an incorporated city as a site for a casino, the governing body of the city that contains the site shall submit the question of siting the casino to the electors of the city for approval or rejection.

(4) Subsections (2) and (3) of this section do not apply to a tribal casino. [2007 c.724 §2]

Source: Section 227.172 — Siting casino in incorporated city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.106 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.106
221.106 Prohibitions related to signing of incorporation petition
Status: in_force

(1) No person may sign a petition described in ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) with a name not the person’s own, or knowingly sign the person’s name more than once to any such petition or sign any such petition when the person is not an elector.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a Class C felony. [1973 c.432 §3; 1981 c.890 §11; 1983 c.350 §21]

CITY GOVERNMENT; OFFICERS; NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS; CHARTER AMENDMENTS

Source: Section 221.106 — Prohibitions related to signing of incorporation petition; violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.157 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.157
223.157 Expenditure of business license fees
Status: in_force

(1) A city council shall not expend any moneys derived from business license fees levied under ORS 223.141 (Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161) to 223.161 (Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts) for any purpose different from the purpose described in the ordinance adopted under ORS 223.144 (Economic improvement district) .

(2) Any public official who expends any moneys derived from business license fees levied under ORS 223.141 (Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161) to 223.161 (Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts) for any purpose different from the purpose described in an ordinance adopted under ORS 223.144 (Economic improvement district) 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. [1991 c.698 §6]

Source: Section 223.157 — Expenditure of business license fees; liability for unauthorized expenditures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.340 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.340
224.340 Bonds
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other Act or of any city charter, the bonds issued by municipalities pursuant to ORS 224.350 (General powers of State Treasurer under ORS 224.310 to 224.420) and 224.370 (Municipality or district not to issue other bonds) shall bear such dates, be in such form, run for such periods of time, bear such rates of interest, and be sold by the municipalities at such prices as the State Treasurer may determine. [Amended by 1953 c.287 §9; 1955 c.593 §2; 1981 c.94 §12]

Source: Section 224.340 — Bonds; form and terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.141 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.141
223.141 Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 223.141 (Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161) to 223.161 (Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Business license fee” means any fee paid by a person to a city for any form of license that is required by the city in order to conduct business in that city.

(2) “Conducting business” means to engage in any business, trade, occupation or profession in pursuit of gain including activities carried on by a person through officers, agents and employees as well as activities carried on by a person on that person’s own behalf.

(3) “Council” means the city council or other controlling body of a city.

(4) “Economic improvement” means:

(a) The planning or management of development or improvement activities.

(b) Landscaping or other maintenance of public areas.

(c) Promotion of commercial activity or public events.

(d) Activities in support of business recruitment and development.

(e) Improvements in parking systems or parking enforcement.

(f) Any other economic improvement activity for which an assessment may be made on property specially benefited thereby. [1991 c.698 §1]

Source: Section 223.141 — Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.240 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.240
226.240 Transfer of commission powers on favorable vote
Status: in_force

If the electors of the city approve abolition of the park board under ORS 226.230 (Abolition of board) , the park commission shall cease and the offices of park commissioner terminate within 30 days after the returns of the election have been canvassed. Thereafter, all powers, functions and duties of the park commission shall be exercised and performed by the city council or city commission exclusively, to the same extent as if those powers, functions and duties had originally been vested in and exercised by the city council or the city commission. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §57]

PARKS, MEMORIALS AND OTHER PUBLIC GROUNDS IN CITIES OF 5,000 OR MORE

Source: Section 226.240 — Transfer of commission powers on favorable vote , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.430 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.430
223.430 Publication of notice of reassessment
Status: in_force

After the proposed reassessment is filed in the office of the recorder, the recorder shall give notice thereof by not less than four successive publications in a newspaper published in the city in which the principal offices of the local government are located and, if there is no newspaper published in the city, in a newspaper to be designated by the governing body. The notice shall show that the proposed reassessment is on file in the office of the recorder, giving the date of the passage of the resolution authorizing it, the boundaries of the district or a statement of the property affected by the proposed reassessment, and specifying the time and place where the governing body will hear and consider objections to the proposed reassessment by any parties aggrieved thereby. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §47; 2003 c.802 §32]

Source: Section 223.430 — Publication of notice of reassessment; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.235 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.235
223.235 Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) When in any local government a bond lien docket is made up, as provided in ORS 223.230 (Lien docket) , as to the final assessments for any local improvement, the local government shall by ordinance or resolution of the governing body authorize the issue of its bonds pursuant to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 287A and in accordance with this section.

(2) The bonds authorized to be issued under this section must be issued in an amount that does not exceed the unpaid balance of all final assessments for the related local improvements, plus the amounts necessary to fund any debt service reserve and to pay any other financing costs associated with the bonds.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the question of the issuance of the specific bonds has been approved by the electors of the local government and the bonds are issued as general obligation bonds, the local government shall each year assess, levy and collect a tax on all taxable property within its boundaries. The amount of the tax must be sufficient to pay all principal of and interest on the bonds that are due and payable in that year and to replenish any debt service reserves required for the bonds. In computing the amount of taxes to impose, the local government shall:

(A) Deduct from the total amount otherwise required the amount of final installment payments that are pledged to the payment of the bonds and that are due and payable in that year; and

(B) Add to this net amount the amount of reasonably anticipated delinquencies in the payments of the installments or the taxes.

(b) The taxes must be levied in each year and returned to the county officer whose duty it is to extend the tax roll within the time and in the manner provided in ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) .

(c) The taxes become payable at the same time and are collected by the same officer who collects county taxes and must be turned over to the local government according to law.

(d) The county officer whose duty it is to extend the county levy shall extend the levy of the local government in the same manner as city taxes are extended. Property may be sold for nonpayment of the taxes levied by a local government in like manner and with like effect as in the case of county and state taxes.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All bonds issued pursuant to this section, including general obligation bonds, are secured by and payable from the installments of final assessments with respect to which the bonds were issued.

(b) In the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, the governing body of the issuing local government may:

(A) Provide that installments of final assessments levied with respect to two or more local improvements shall secure a single issue of bonds.

(B) Reserve the right to pledge, as security for any bonds thereafter issued pursuant to this section, any installments of final assessments previously pledged as security for other bonds issued pursuant to this section.

(c) All bonds must be secured by a lien on the installments of final assessments with respect to which they were issued. The lien is valid, binding and fully perfected from the date of issuance of the bonds. The installments of final assessments are immediately subject to the lien without the physical delivery thereof, the filing of any notice or any further act. The lien is valid, binding and fully perfected against all persons having claims of any kind against the local government or the property assessed whether in tort, contract or otherwise, and irrespective of whether the persons have notice of the lien.

(5) As additional security for any bonds issued under this section, including general obligation bonds, the governing body of the issuing local government may pledge or mortgage, or grant security interests in, its revenues, assets and properties, and otherwise secure and enter into covenants with respect to the bonds as provided in ORS chapter 287A.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local government may, from time to time after the undertaking of a local improvement has been authorized, borrow money and issue and sell notes for the purpose of providing interim financing for the actual costs of the local improvement.

(b) Notes authorized under this subsection may be issued in a single series for the purpose of providing interim financing for two or more local improvements.

(c) Notes authorized under this subsection may not mature later than one year after the date upon which the issuing local government expects to issue bonds for the purpose of providing permanent financing with respect to installment payments of the final assessments for the local improvements.

(d) Any notes authorized under this subsection may be refunded from time to time by the issuance of additional notes or out of the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to this section. The notes may be made payable from the proceeds of any bonds to be issued under this section to provide permanent financing or from any other sources from which the bonds are payable.

(e) The governing body of the issuing local government may pledge to the payment of the notes any revenues that may be pledged to the payment of bonds authorized to be issued under this section with respect to the local improvements for which the notes provide interim financing. [Amended by 1957 c.103 §7; 1959 c.653 §4; 1967 c.196 §1; 1975 c.320 §2; 1975 c.738 §1; 1983 c.349 §2; 1991 c.902 §14; 1995 c.333 §1; 2003 c.802 §8; 2005 c.443 §1; 2007 c.783 §74]

Source: Section 223.235 — Issuance of bonds; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.410 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.410
221.410 Power of city to control local affairs
Status: in_force

(1) Except as limited by express provision or necessary implication of general law, a city may take all action necessary or convenient for the government of its local affairs.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A city may not, unless authorized to do so by its electors, contract a voluntary floating indebtedness in excess of the sum of $5,000 for general city purposes. A city official or employee who creates or officially approves such an indebtedness in excess of the limitation shall be liable for the amount of the excess.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a city may contract a voluntary floating indebtedness in excess of the sum of $5,000 for general city purposes without an election specifically approving the indebtedness if authorized to do so by a statute or charter.

(3) As used in this section, “city” has the meaning given that term in ORS 221.010 (Definitions for ORS 221.020 to 221.100) . [Amended by 2003 c.195 §9]

Source: Section 221.410 — Power of city to control local affairs; limitation of floating indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.560 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.560
226.560 Expenditure of public funds for removal and reinterment of remains from discontinued cemetery
Status: in_force

Upon the adoption of a resolution or ordinance, as provided for by ORS 226.540 (Public hearing concerning abandoned or neglected cemetery) and 226.550 (Governing body to publish resolution or ordinance upon finding that cemetery should be relocated) , the governing body of said municipal corporation may provide for the expenditure of public funds necessary for the disinterment, removal and reinterment of remains and any and all other expenses incident thereto, including, but not limited to, acquisition of property, cost of court proceedings, publications, fees and other incidental expenses incurred in connection with any proceeding under 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) , and may include the same in the next annual budget of such municipal corporation. [1953 c.298 §6]

Source: Section 226.560 — Expenditure of public funds for removal and reinterment of remains from discontinued cemetery , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.924 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.924
221.924 Authority to make public improvements
Status: in_force

The council may, whenever it deems it expedient, improve the public grounds within any city referred to in ORS 221.906 (Election procedure generally) , and establish and open additional streets and alleys therein. The power and authority to improve streets includes the power and authority to construct, improve, pave, repair, and keep in repair, sidewalks and pavements, and to determine and provide everything convenient and necessary concerning such improvements and repairs. [Amended by 1969 c.429 §5]

Source: Section 221.924 — Authority to make public improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.005 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.005
221.005 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that the provisions of ORS 199.476 (When petition for major boundary change required) , 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) , 221.040 (Hearing on petition to incorporate) , 221.061 (Election expenses) , 221.106 (Prohibitions related to signing of incorporation petition) , 221.735 (Continuation of collection service after incorporation) and this section are necessary to provide for the orderly incorporation of territory adjoining existing cities. However, the Legislative Assembly does not intend that the incorporation of such territory affect the authority of special districts to enter into agreements with cities newly incorporated under ORS 199.476 (When petition for major boundary change required) , 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) , 221.040 (Hearing on petition to incorporate) , 221.061 (Election expenses) , 221.106 (Prohibitions related to signing of incorporation petition) , 221.735 (Continuation of collection service after incorporation) and this section for the performance of functions, services and activities by the district within the boundaries of the city. [1981 c.890 §1]

Note: 221.005 (Legislative findings) 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 221.005 — Legislative findings; policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.220 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.220
222.220 Initiation of proceedings
Status: in_force

Proceedings to create an incorporated city under ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) may be initiated by petition signed by not less than 10 percent of the electors of each incorporated city to be included within the proposed city. If it is proposed to include one or more unincorporated areas in the proposed city, the petition shall be signed by not less than 10 percent of the electors registered in each such area at the closing of the registration books by the county clerk at the close of registration preceding the last general election. The areas may be contiguous with one another. [Amended by 1971 c.761 §2; 1983 c.83 §24]

Source: Section 222.220 — Initiation of proceedings; signatures on petitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.523 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.523
223.523 Notice of sale
Status: in_force

(1) Before a sale of real property under ORS 223.505 (Definitions for ORS 223.505 to 223.595) to 223.590 (Tender of purchase price in action to recover property) takes place, the treasurer shall have notice of the sale printed once a week for four successive weeks in a daily or weekly newspaper, as defined in ORS 193.010 (Definitions for ORS 193.010 and 193.020) , generally circulated in the county in which the sale will be held. The notice of sale shall set forth the name and address of the treasurer conducting the sale, a particular description of the real property to be sold, including a street address, if any, the name of the owner of the property, the amount unpaid on the lien or final assessment and the date, time and place of sale, which shall be held in accordance with ORS 86.782 (Sale of property) .

(2) The treasurer shall send a copy of the first of the four published notices by registered or certified mail to both the owner of the real property to be sold at the last-known post-office address of the owner or place of residence and to the occupant, if any, of the real property to be sold. The treasurer shall also send a notice containing the same information required in a published notice under subsection (1) of this section by registered or certified mail at least 60 days prior to the sale to any person requesting notice under ORS 86.806 (Requests for copies of notice of default or notice of sale) and to any person having a lien or other interest in the real property to be sold if the lien or interest appears of record. The treasurer shall retain and file the return receipt for the registered or certified mail. [1977 c.403 §2; 1985 c.231 §1; 1991 c.902 §58; 2009 c.510 §5]

Source: Section 223.523 — Notice of sale; publication; personal notice to property owner and occupant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.555 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.555
223.555 Lien docket entries mandatory
Status: in_force

The treasurer shall, within three days after sale, return to the recorder the delinquent list, with all collections and sales noted thereon. The recorder shall then make proper entries of collections and sales in the appropriate lien docket. Thereafter no transfer or assignment of any certificate of purchase of real property sold under ORS 223.505 (Definitions for ORS 223.505 to 223.595) to 223.590 (Tender of purchase price in action to recover property) is valid unless an entry of such transfer or assignment has been noted by the recorder in said docket.

Source: Section 223.555 — Lien docket entries mandatory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.550 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.550
226.550 Governing body to publish resolution or ordinance upon finding that cemetery should be relocated
Status: in_force

Upon a finding by the governing body of a municipal corporation, after such hearing, that a cemetery located within such corporation is abandoned, or has become deteriorated or dilapidated and overgrown with weeds, trees, shrubs or other uncontrolled growth, and is so located as to endanger the health, welfare, comfort or safety of the public, and that the public welfare requires that such cemetery be discontinued, relocated and cleared, the governing body shall publish its findings by ordinance or resolution. [1953 c.298 §5]

Source: Section 226.550 — Governing body to publish resolution or ordinance upon finding that cemetery should be relocated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.370 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.370
221.370 Validity of charter or ordinance provision determined before merits
Status: in_force

Whenever the validity of a charter or ordinance provision of any city comes in issue in a trial for violation of charter or ordinance provision, the trial judge shall determine such issue of validity and make a decision and order thereon before making any decision as to the facts in the particular case.

Source: Section 221.370 — Validity of charter or ordinance provision determined before merits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.621 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.621
221.621 Disincorporation procedure
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes the procedure for determining whether a city shall disincorporate. The question shall be decided by election. The governing body of the city shall call an election when a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(2) The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition and calling an election under this section shall be as provided for an initiative measure under ORS 250.265 (Prospective petition) to 250.346 (Retention of petition materials) , except that notwithstanding ORS 250.325 (Procedure following filing of initiative petition) , the governing body of the city shall not consider adoption or rejection of the measure before submitting it to the electors.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if ORS 250.255 (Application of ORS 250.265 to 250.346) makes ORS 250.265 (Prospective petition) to 250.346 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a city, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition under the city charter or an ordinance adopted under the city charter.

(4) The question of disincorporation shall be submitted to the electors of the city at an election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in any year, but shall not be submitted more than once in two consecutive calendar years. [1983 c.350 §27 (enacted in lieu of 221.620, 221.630, 221.640 and 221.660); 1987 c.784 §1]

Source: Section 221.621 — Disincorporation procedure; petition; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.580 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.580
223.580 Grantee of deed entitled to possession
Status: in_force

The grantee named in the deed described in ORS 223.570 (Execution and contents of deed to purchaser) shall upon delivery thereof be entitled to the immediate possession of the real property therein described.

Source: Section 223.580 — Grantee of deed entitled to possession , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.590 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.590
223.590 Tender of purchase price in action to recover property
Status: in_force

In any action, suit or proceeding referred to in ORS 223.585 (Time limitation on actions to recover sold property) , whether before or after the issuance of the deed, the party claiming to be the owner as against the party claiming under the sale must tender with the first pleading of the party and pay into the court at the time of filing such pleading the amount of the purchase price for which the lands were sold, together with the penalties prescribed by law at the time of the sale, and of all taxes and final assessments or liens, or both, levied or made upon or against the land, or any part thereof, which were paid after the sale by the purchaser at the sale, or the heirs or assigns of the purchaser, together with interest thereon at the rate of 10 percent per annum from the respective times of the payment of the purchase price, taxes, final assessments or liens, or both, by the purchaser, or the heirs or assigns of the purchaser, up to the time of the filing of the pleading, to be paid to the purchaser, or the heirs or assigns of the purchaser, in case the right or title of the purchaser at the sale fails in such action, suit or proceeding. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §69]

Source: Section 223.590 — Tender of purchase price in action to recover property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.882 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.882
223.882 Acquisition of property by city to aid water commerce
Status: in_force

In order to secure benefit from the United States Bonneville electrical and navigation project, all cities may purchase, acquire by condemnation, or lease, real property for the purpose of constructing thereon wharves, docks or other similar structures, or other aid to water-borne commerce, or for providing for sites for the location and operation of industrial or manufacturing plants or works thereon which will use the electrical energy developed by the Bonneville project and which would constitute feeders for docks, wharves or other aids of water-borne commerce. [Formerly 223.855]

Source: Section 223.882 — Acquisition of property by city to aid water commerce , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.035 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.035
221.035 Economic feasibility statement
Status: in_force

(1) If a person intends to file a petition for incorporation under ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) (1), the person may file a notice of intent to prepare an economic feasibility statement with the county clerk of the county in which the proposed city lies or, should it lie in more than one county, with the county clerk of the county in which the largest part of its territory lies.

(2) When a petition for incorporation is filed under ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) (1), an economic feasibility statement concerning the proposed city described in the petition shall also be filed with the county clerk. The economic feasibility statement shall be prepared by the persons designated as the chief petitioners and shall form the basis for the proposed permanent rate limit for operating taxes required by ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) (3). The economic feasibility statement shall contain:

(a) A description of the services and functions to be performed or provided by the proposed city;

(b) An analysis of the relationship between those services and functions and other existing or needed government services; and

(c) Proposed first and third year budgets for the new city demonstrating its economic feasibility. [1989 c.92 §28; 1997 c.541 §352; 2001 c.557 §3; 2007 c.669 §4]

Source: Section 221.035 — Economic feasibility statement; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.245 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.245
223.245 Budget to include bond payments
Status: in_force

The interest on the bonds and the amounts of the installments of maturing bonds shall be included in the annual budget of the issuing local government. There shall be deducted in the budget the amount that the governing body conservatively estimates will be received from payments of the principal of and interest on installments of final assessments appertaining to the particular bond issue, and from receipts from sales and rentals of property acquired by the local government pursuant to the assessments, during the fiscal year. [Amended by 1983 c.349 §3; 1991 c.902 §15; 2003 c.802 §9]

Source: Section 223.245 — Budget to include bond payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.110 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.110
225.110 Ownership and operation of telephone system by city within or without city limits
Status: in_force

When authorized by its charter or act of incorporation, a city may purchase, build, own, operate and maintain telephone or telegraph systems within or without its boundaries, for the benefit and use of its inhabitants at cost or for profit. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §169]

Source: Section 225.110 — Ownership and operation of telephone system by city within or without city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.460 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.460
222.460 Procedures for withdrawal of territory
Status: in_force

(1) Except as expressly prohibited by the city charter, when the legislative body of a city determines that the public interest will be furthered by a withdrawal or detachment of territory from the city, the legislative body of the city, on its own motion, may order the withdrawal of territory as provided in this section.

(2) A withdrawal of territory from the city shall be initiated by a resolution of the legislative body of the city.

(3) The resolution shall:

(a) Name the city and declare that it is the intent of the legislative body of the city to change the boundaries of the city by means of a withdrawal of territory;

(b) Describe the boundaries of the affected territory; and

(c) Have attached a county assessor’s cadastral map showing the location of the affected territory.

(4) Not later than 30 days after adoption of the resolution, the legislative body of the city shall hold a public hearing at which the residents of the city may appear and be heard on the question of the withdrawal of territory. The legislative body of the city shall cause notice of the hearing to be given in the manner required under ORS 222.120 (Procedure for annexation without election) (3).

(5) After receiving testimony at the public hearing, the legislative body of the city may alter the boundaries described in the resolution to either include or exclude territory. If the legislative body of the city still favors the withdrawal of territory pursuant to the resolution, as approved or modified, it shall enter an order so declaring. The order shall set forth the boundaries of the area to be withdrawn. The order shall also fix a place, and a time not less than 20 nor more than 50 days after the date of the order, for a final hearing on the resolution. The order shall declare that if written requests for an election are not filed as provided by subsection (6) of this section, the legislative body of the city, at the time of the final hearing, will adopt a resolution or ordinance detaching the territory from the city.

(6) An election shall not be held on the question of withdrawal of the affected territory from the city unless written requests for an election are filed at or before the hearing by not less than 15 percent of the electors or 100 electors, whichever is the lesser number, registered in the territory proposed to be withdrawn from the city.

(7) At the time and place set for the final hearing upon the resolution for withdrawal, if the required number of written requests for an election on the proposed withdrawal have not been filed, the legislative body of the city shall, by resolution or ordinance, declare that the territory is detached from the city.

(8) If the required number of requests for an election are filed on or before the final hearing, the legislative body of the city shall call an election in the city upon the question of the withdrawal of the affected territory.

(9) If an election is called and a majority of the votes cast at the election is in favor of the withdrawal of the designated area from the city, the legislative body of the city shall, by resolution or ordinance, declare that the territory is detached from the city. If the majority of the votes cast is against the withdrawal, the legislative body of the city shall enter an order declaring the results of the election and that no withdrawal shall occur.

(10) The described area withdrawn shall, from the date of entry of the order, be free from assessments and taxes levied thereafter by the city. However, the withdrawn area shall remain subject to any bonded or other indebtedness existing at the time of the order. The proportionate share shall be based on the assessed valuation, according to the assessment roll in the year of the levy, of all the property contained in the city immediately prior to the withdrawal. [1985 c.702 §2; 1989 c.1063 §13]

Note: 222.460 (Procedures for withdrawal of territory) and 222.465 (Effective date of withdrawal from domestic water supply district, water control district or sanitary district) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 222 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 222.460 — Procedures for withdrawal of territory; contents of resolution; hearing; election; taxes and assessments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.911 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.911
222.911 Participation of director, officer or employee with interest in affected territory
Status: in_force

No officer or employee of the Oregon Health Authority who owns property or resides within affected territory that is subject to proceedings under the provisions of ORS 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) shall participate in an official capacity in any investigation, hearing or recommendation relating to such proceedings. If the Director of the Oregon Health Authority is such a person, the director shall so inform the Governor, who shall appoint another person to fulfill the duties of the director in any investigation, hearing or recommendation relating to such proceeding. [1975 c.639 §17 (enacted in lieu of 222.910); 2009 c.595 §191]

Source: Section 222.911 — Participation of director, officer or employee with interest in affected territory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.173 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.173
222.173 Time limit for filing statements of consent
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of authorizing an annexation under ORS 222.170 (Annexation by consent before public hearing or order for election) or under a proceeding initiated as provided by ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) (2), only statements of consent to annexation which are filed within any one-year period shall be effective, unless a separate written agreement waiving the one-year period or prescribing some other period of time has been entered into between an owner of land or an elector and the city.

(2) Statements of consent to annexation filed with the legislative body of the city by electors and owners of land under ORS 222.170 (Annexation by consent before public hearing or order for election) are public records under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [1985 c.702 §20; 1987 c.737 §5; 1987 c.818 §8]

Note: 222.173 (Time limit for filing statements of consent) to 222.177 (Transmittal of annexation records to Secretary of State) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 222 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 222.173 — Time limit for filing statements of consent; public records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.990 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.990
226.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 226.190 (Prohibition of member interest in board contracts) is punishable, upon conviction, in the same manner and to the same extent as for a crime defined in ORS 164.043 (Theft in the third degree) , 164.045 (Theft in the second degree) , 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) and 164.057 (Aggravated theft in the first degree) . [Amended by 1971 c.743 §347; 1987 c.907 §14]

Source: Section 226.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.690 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.690
222.690 Effect of merger on rights, liabilities and jurisdiction of the merged cities
Status: in_force

On the date the surrender and merger become effective under ORS 222.680 (Effective date of merger) , without any further or formal action, all rights and property, both real and personal, then vested in or belonging to the city which voted to surrender its charter, including all parks, public grounds, buildings and improvements and all rights or property in public streets or highways and also including all other rights and property vested in or belonging to the city of any nature whatever whether of the same or similar general nature as those expressly mentioned or differing therefrom in kind, nature, degree or otherwise, shall thereupon be rights and property of the city into which it is merged. However, all county roads lying within the limits of the merged city which have not been laid out or accepted as streets, shall remain county roads until they are laid out or accepted as streets. All debts and liabilities and obligations of the city surrendering its charter shall thereupon be liabilities of the city into which it is merged and the last named city shall thereupon assume all liabilities of the city surrendering its charter. All valid claims against the city surrendering its charter shall thereafter be valid claims against the city into which it is merged. The inhabitants of the city surrendering its charter shall become subject in all respects to the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city into which it is merged. The jurisdiction of any public authority exercised theretofore in the city surrendering its charter, so far as it is in conflict with the corporate authority of the city in which it is merged, shall cease and the city surrendering its charter shall lose its corporate identity entirely. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §50]

Source: Section 222.690 — Effect of merger on rights, liabilities and jurisdiction of the merged cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.595 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.595
223.595 Validation of prior foreclosure proceedings
Status: in_force

All foreclosure proceedings had or taken prior to May 28, 1927, by any municipal corporation which substantially comply with the provisions of ORS 223.505 (Definitions for ORS 223.505 to 223.595) to 223.590 (Tender of purchase price in action to recover property) hereby are declared to be legal and valid to the same extent as if they were had or taken under those sections.

Source: Section 223.595 — Validation of prior foreclosure proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.225 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.225
222.225 Economic feasibility statement required
Status: in_force

When a petition to create a city under ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) is filed with the clerk or recorder of a city under ORS 222.230 (Form and contents of petition) , an economic feasibility statement concerning the proposed city described in the petition shall also be filed with the clerk or recorder. The economic feasibility statement shall be prepared by the petitioners and, if applicable, shall form the basis for the proposed permanent rate limit for operating taxes required by ORS 222.230 (Form and contents of petition) (2). The economic feasibility statement shall contain:

(1) A description of the services and functions to be performed or provided by the proposed city;

(2) An analysis of the relationship between those services and functions and other existing or needed government services; and

(3) A proposed first year line item operation budget and a projected third year line item operating budget for the new city that demonstrate its economic feasibility. [1989 c.92 §33; 1997 c.541 §355]

Source: Section 222.225 — Economic feasibility statement required; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.320 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.320
227.320 City program for demolition of residences or residential buildings
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a city of this state may establish by ordinance or otherwise a program for the demolition of residences or residential buildings. A program established under this subsection:

(a) Must require a person performing a demolition to acquire a permit from the city authorizing the person to perform the demolition;

(b) If a person performing a demolition is a contractor, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) (5)(a), and if a residence or residential building to be demolished was built before January 1, 1978, must require the person, as a condition of receiving a permit under this subsection, to submit proof verifying that the person has been certified to engage in lead-based paint activities in accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority;

(c) If a residence or residential building to be demolished was built before January 1, 1978, must require the person performing the demolition to comport with some or all of a list of best practices developed and periodically updated by the authority, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality, the Construction Contractors Board and other interested stakeholders, for the purpose of containing lead particles that otherwise would be released into the air during a demolition;

(d) May require a person performing a demolition to provide a copy of the asbestos survey required under ORS 468A.757 (Residential asbestos surveys) and notice of intent to perform activities related to asbestos abatement to an agency of the city before performing the demolition; and

(e) May provide for the dissemination to the public of a document, developed in coordination with the authority and the department, listing answers to frequently asked questions about:

(A) Best practices for containing lead particles that otherwise would be released into the air during a demolition;

(B) The asbestos survey required under ORS 468A.757 (Residential asbestos surveys) ; and

(C) Asbestos abatement activities that must be conducted before a demolition.

(2) Subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section does not apply to the demolition of a residence or residential building built before January 1, 1978, if a person certified to inspect or assess structures for the presence of lead-based paint in accordance with rules adopted by the authority has determined that the residence or residential building does not contain lead-based paint.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, this section does not prevent a city from adopting ordinances or otherwise providing for the further regulation of demolitions of residences and residential buildings.

(b) After any best practices are developed as described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, a city may not adopt ordinances regarding, or otherwise provide for, best practices for the purpose of containing lead particles that otherwise would be released into the air during a demolition that are in addition to any best practices developed and updated as described in subsection (1)(c) of this section. [2017 c.739 §1]

Note: 227.320 (City program for demolition of residences or residential buildings) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 227 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 227.320 — City program for demolition of residences or residential buildings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.320 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.320
224.320 Municipalities eligible for state help in financing sewerage systems
Status: in_force

Municipalities that have been certified by the Environmental Quality Commission as being in need of sewerage systems and that are unable to sell bonds upon the public market, or are unable to obtain satisfactory offers for bonds upon such market, for the purpose of financing the costs of construction thereof may apply to the State Treasurer for the purpose of financing such costs under 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) . The Environmental Quality Commission shall furnish to the State Treasurer in writing a list of the municipalities that are in the greatest need of sewerage and sanitation facilities. [Amended by 1955 c.593 §1]

Source: Section 224.320 — Municipalities eligible for state help in financing sewerage systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.210 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.210
222.210 Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories
Status: in_force

(1) An incorporated city may be created from adjoining or nonadjoining incorporated cities, from an incorporated city and adjoining or nonadjoining unincorporated territory, or from both, after proceedings had as required by ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) . The legislature expressly declares that those sections do not repeal or amend any other law or laws providing for the incorporation of cities, and that those sections are enacted for the purpose of providing an additional procedure for the incorporation of cities. The unincorporated territory may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous areas.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) , no city shall be created under ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) that contains any noncontiguous area which is separated from the rest of the territory of the city by a distance that is nowhere less than or equal to three miles. If a petition filed under ORS 222.230 (Form and contents of petition) (2) proposes creation of a city containing noncontiguous areas separated by a distance of more than three miles, the affected city governing bodies shall so declare at the joint convention held under ORS 222.230 (Form and contents of petition) (4) and shall cancel any further proceedings related to the petition. If a consolidated city with such noncontiguous areas results from an election called under ORS 222.250 (Joint convention of governing bodies) or 222.275 (Second election on question of consolidation of certain areas or cities) , the consolidated city shall consist only of the most populous city included in the consolidated city and those cities or unincorporated areas in which the majority of votes cast favored creation of the consolidated city and which lie not more than three miles from the contiguous area composed of the most populous city and any other city or unincorporated area in which the majority of votes cast favored creation of the consolidated city. [Amended by 1971 c.761 §1; 1983 c.350 §37; 1985 c.702 §22; 1989 c.92 §38; 1997 c.541 §390]

Source: Section 222.210 — Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories; additional method of annexation; limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.130 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.130
221.130 Mayor
Status: in_force

Concerning the mayor 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) Only councillors shall be eligible to serve as mayor.

(2) The council shall appoint a mayor at its first meeting of each odd-numbered year.

(3) The mayor’s term of office shall be two years.

(4) The mayor shall be presiding officer of the council and shall authenticate with the signature of the mayor all ordinances which the council passes. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §103]

Source: Section 221.130 — Mayor; term; functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.897 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.897
222.897 Study and plan for alleviation of health danger by city
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a certified copy of the findings of the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) , the city council shall cause a study to be made and preliminary plans and specifications developed for the sanitary, water or other facilities necessary to remove or alleviate the conditions causing a danger to public health. The council shall prepare a schedule setting out the steps necessary to put the plan into operation and the time required for each step in the implementation of the plan. A copy of the plans and specifications and the time schedule shall, in the case where the danger to public health is caused by impure or inadequate domestic water, be submitted to the authority and in all other cases to the Environmental Quality Commission.

(2) If the city within 90 days, fails to complete the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall conduct the necessary studies and prepare plans and other documents required for the consideration of the proposal and the final determination of the proceedings. The expense of the study and preparation of the plans and other documents shall be paid by the city upon vouchers properly certified by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority. [1975 c.639 §12; 2009 c.595 §189]

Source: Section 222.897 — Study and plan for alleviation of health danger by city; procedure if city fails to act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.020 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.020
225.020 Ownership and operation of utilities by city within and without city limits
Status: in_force

(1) When the power to do so is conferred by or contained in its charter or act of incorporation, any city may build, own, operate and maintain waterworks, water systems, railways and railroads, electric light and power plants, within and without its boundaries for the benefit and use of its inhabitants and for profit. To that end it may:

(a) Acquire water systems and use, sell and dispose of its water for domestic, recreational, industrial, and public use and for irrigation and other purposes within and without its boundaries.

(b) Build, acquire, own and operate railways operated by steam, electric or other power within and without its boundaries and running from such city to other towns, cities and points without its boundaries.

(c) Acquire right of way, easements or real property within and without its boundaries for any such purpose.

(2) In exercising such powers, any city may bring actions for the condemnation or taking of private property for public use in the same manner as private corporations are now authorized or permitted by law to do. [Amended by 1967 c.306 §1]

Source: Section 225.020 — Ownership and operation of utilities by city within and without city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.297 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.297
223.297 Policy
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 223.297 (Policy) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) is to provide a uniform framework for the imposition of system development charges by local governments, to provide equitable funding for orderly growth and development in Oregon’s communities and to establish that the charges may be used only for capital improvements. [1989 c.449 §1; 1991 c.902 §25; 2003 c.765 §1; 2003 c.802 §17]

Note: 223.297 (Policy) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) were added to and made a part of 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) by legislative action, but were not added to and made a part of the Bancroft Bonding Act. See section 10, chapter 449, Oregon Laws 1989.

Source: Section 223.297 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.050 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.050
225.050 Joint construction, ownership and operation of waterworks
Status: in_force

(1) Any or all cities may construct, own or operate jointly, in such proportion as they may agree, waterworks and water pipelines, water rights and water.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, the cities may:

(a) Purchase, own, hold, appropriate and condemn land, rights of way, water or water rights in their own names or in the name of a joint or other commission or agency.

(b) Purchase one from the other or others waterworks, water pipelines, water rights or water or any interest therein or in either of them.

(c) Provide joint or other commissions or agencies for construction, operation or control of the matters listed in this section.

(d) Issue, sell or otherwise dispose of bonds or other securities of the city for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of this section.

Source: Section 225.050 — Joint construction, ownership and operation of waterworks; financing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.130 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.130
222.130 Annexation election
Status: in_force

(1) The statement summarizing the measure and its major effect in the ballot title for a proposal for annexation shall contain a general description of the boundaries of each territory proposed to be annexed. The description shall use streets and other generally recognized features. Notwithstanding ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) , the statement summarizing the measure and its major effect may not exceed 150 words.

(2) The notice of an annexation election shall be given as provided in ORS 254.095 (City elections officers’ statements of offices, candidates and measures) , except that in addition the notice shall contain a map indicating the boundaries of each territory proposed to be annexed.

(3) Whenever simultaneous elections are held in a city and the territory to be annexed, the same notice and publication shall fulfill the requirements of publication for the city election and the election held in the territory. [Amended by 1967 c.283 §1; 1979 c.317 §4; 1983 c.350 §33; 1995 c.79 §80; 1995 c.534 §10; 2007 c.154 §60]

Source: Section 222.130 — Annexation election; notice; ballot title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.280 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.280
225.280 Warrants on future income
Status: in_force

(1) When authorized by the city charter, the officer referred to in ORS 225.220 (Enforcement of statutory requirements) as having charge of the electric plant or distributing system may execute its warrants upon the city treasurer, drawn against the funds created by and for the benefit of such plant or system in excess of the current cash on hand but not in an amount exceeding one-half of the estimated annual income for the next ensuing year, from such plant or system. The estimate of annual income shall be made by the officer referred to in ORS 225.220 (Enforcement of statutory requirements) .

(2) Warrants so drawn in excess of the cash on hand in any such fund shall be stamped “Not Paid for Want of Funds” by the city treasurer, shall bear the legal interest from the date of such indorsement until the date of payment and shall be paid from the current receipts of the plant or system. The warrant indebtedness shall not be considered or construed to be within the charter limitations respecting any municipal debt.

(3) Warrants issued pursuant to this section shall be retired in the order of their presentation for indorsement “Not Paid for Want of Funds” as funds are available.

Source: Section 225.280 — Warrants on future income; limitations; retirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.399 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.399
223.399 Powers of local government concerning assessments for local improvements
Status: in_force

The governing body of a local government may impose additional procedural requirements. The procedural provisions of ORS 223.387 (Description of real property) to 223.399 (Powers of local government concerning assessments for local improvements) apply only where the charter or an ordinance of a local government does not specify otherwise and the charter or ordinance provisions comply and are consistent with the requirements of the Oregon Constitution. The charter or ordinance provisions shall apply to local improvements permitted by law. A local government may not authorize a local improvement prohibited by percentage of remonstrance or otherwise under the charter of the local government. [1959 c.219 §8; 1965 c.133 §1; 1991 c.902 §41; 2003 c.802 §31; 2017 c.17 §19]

Source: Section 223.399 — Powers of local government concerning assessments for local improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.302 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.302
223.302 System development charges
Status: in_force

(1) Local governments are authorized to establish system development charges, but the revenues produced therefrom must be expended only in accordance with ORS 223.297 (Policy) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) . If a local government expends revenues from system development charges in violation of the limitations described in ORS 223.307 (Authorized expenditure of system development charges) , the local government shall replace the misspent amount with moneys derived from sources other than system development charges. Replacement moneys must be deposited in a fund designated for the system development charge revenues not later than one year following a determination that the funds were misspent.

(2) Local governments shall adopt administrative review procedures by which any citizen or other interested person may challenge an expenditure of system development charge revenues. Such procedures shall provide that such a challenge must be filed within two years of the expenditure of the system development charge revenues. The decision of the local government shall be judicially reviewed only as provided in ORS 34.010 (Former writ of certiorari as writ of review) to 34.100 (Power of court on review) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local government must advise a person who makes a written objection to the calculation of a system development charge of the right to petition for review pursuant to ORS 34.010 (Former writ of certiorari as writ of review) to 34.100 (Power of court on review) .

(b) If a local government has adopted an administrative review procedure for objections to the calculation of a system development charge, the local government shall provide adequate notice regarding the procedure for review to a person who makes a written objection to the calculation of a system development charge. [1989 c.449 §3; 1991 c.902 §27; 2001 c.662 §2; 2003 c.765 §3; 2003 c.802 §20]

Note: See note under 223.297 (Policy) .

Source: Section 223.302 — System development charges; use of revenues; review procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.410 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.410
224.410 Authority to appoint receiver and withhold moneys from state sources on default
Status: in_force

If any municipality fails to meet, when due, any obligation sold to the state 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) , the State Treasurer, with the approval of the circuit court of the county in which the major portion of the assessed valuation of the municipality is located, may appoint a receiver to operate the system. The receiver shall act in the capacity of receiver so long as the circuit court deems receivership necessary to protect the interests of the state and of the municipality. In order to insure prompt payment of interest or principal of bonds acquired by the State Treasurer pursuant to ORS 224.380 (Limitations on authority of State Treasurer to purchase bonds) , the State Treasurer may withhold and apply to the payment of such obligations, any moneys which may accrue to the municipality from state sources. Moneys so withheld shall be repaid to the municipality when the funds with which to meet the obligations for the payment of which funds were withheld are paid by the municipality to the state. The right to withhold said moneys for the purpose provided in this section shall exist only so long as any of the sewage bonds of the municipality are owned by the state.

Source: Section 224.410 — Authority to appoint receiver and withhold moneys from state sources on default , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.905 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.905
222.905 Proposal or petition for annexation
Status: in_force

(1) If a local board of health believes that a danger to public health exists within a territory within its jurisdiction that is otherwise eligible for annexation in accordance with ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) , the board shall proceed in the same manner as a city is authorized to proceed under ORS 222.860 (Proposal for annexation) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Forty percent of the residents of territory otherwise eligible for annexation in accordance with ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) who believe a danger to public health exists within the territory may petition the local board of health to initiate proceedings to annex the territory as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(b) The local board of health shall investigate the matters alleged in the petition within 90 days after receiving the petition and shall either initiate proceedings to annex the territory or certify to the petitioners that the investigation disclosed insufficient evidence to initiate proceedings.

(3)(a)(A) At any time before the annexation of territory initiated under subsection (2) of this section is final, the petition shall be withdrawn if a number of petitioners described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph provides the local board of health with a copy of an alternative plan that meets the requirements of ORS 222.885 (Alternative plan by petition or resolution) (1)(c).

(B) The required number of petitioners under this paragraph is any number that, if subtracted from the number of petitioners who signed the petition under subsection (2) of this section, would reduce the total number of petitioners below 40 percent of the residents of the territory.

(b) If a petition is withdrawn under paragraph (a) of this subsection before the Director of the Oregon Health Authority finds that a danger to public health exists in the territory under ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) , the Oregon Health Authority and the local board of health shall terminate all proceedings under ORS 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) with respect to the territory that was the subject of the petition.

(c) If a petition is withdrawn under paragraph (a) of this subsection after the director finds that a danger to public health exists in the territory under ORS 222.880 (Oregon Health Authority order or finding) , the alternative plan provided under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be evaluated by the authority or the Environmental Quality Commission pursuant to the standards described in ORS 222.890 (Review of alternative plan) . [1967 c.624 §11; 1973 c.637 §12; 1975 c.639 §15; 1981 c.888 §9; 2015 c.281 §3]

Source: Section 222.905 — Proposal or petition for annexation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.901 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.901
221.901 Cities organized under 1893 Act
Status: in_force

(1) The officers of every municipal corporation organized under sections 1 to 6, pages 119 to 123, Oregon Laws 1893, shall be a mayor, six alderpersons, a recorder, who shall be ex officio clerk of the common council, a marshal, a treasurer and such subordinate officers as are provided in ORS 221.902 (City officers) .

(2) Unless the context indicates otherwise, “city” as used in ORS 221.901 (Cities organized under 1893 Act) to 221.928 (Record of ordinances) includes any area or territory incorporated under sections 1 to 6, pages 119 to 123, Oregon Laws 1893. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §104]

Source: Section 221.901 — Cities organized under 1893 Act; officers; “city” defined for ORS 221.901 to 221.928 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.860 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.860
222.860 Proposal for annexation
Status: in_force

(1) The city council of any city shall adopt a resolution containing a proposal for annexation without vote or consent in the affected territory. The proposal may contain terms of annexation as provided in ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) and shall:

(a) Describe the boundaries of the affected territory; and

(b) Describe the conditions alleged to be causing a danger to public health.

(2) The governing body of any district having jurisdiction over the affected territory may adopt a resolution containing a proposal for annexation to the city without vote or consent in the affected territory. The proposal shall:

(a) Describe the boundaries of the affected territory; and

(b) Describe the conditions alleged to be causing a danger to public health.

(3) The local board of health having jurisdiction shall verify the conditions alleged in the proposal to be causing a danger to public health, based upon its knowledge of those conditions.

(4) The council or governing body shall cause a certified copy of the resolution together with verification by the local board of health having jurisdiction, to be forwarded to the Oregon Health Authority and request the authority to ascertain whether conditions dangerous to public health exist in the affected territory. [1967 c.624 §3; 1973 c.637 §3; 1975 c.639 §3; 1981 c.888 §8; 1983 c.407 §5; 2009 c.595 §182]

Source: Section 222.860 — Proposal for annexation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.130 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.130
225.130 Right to acquire property
Status: in_force

For any of the purposes of ORS 225.110 (Ownership and operation of telephone system by city within or without city limits) and 225.120 (Interconnections) , a city may acquire rights of way, easements and real property within or without its boundaries.

Source: Section 225.130 — Right to acquire property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.280 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.280
222.280 Election of officers
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than the 30th day after an election held under ORS 222.250 (Joint convention of governing bodies) , or after an election held under ORS 222.275 (Second election on question of consolidation of certain areas or cities) , if such an election is held, the chief elections officer shall call a special election in the consolidated city for the purpose of electing the officers required by the charter adopted by the electors. The election shall be held on a date specified in ORS 221.230 (Election dates) that is not sooner than the 90th day after the date on which the election is called.

(2) The first city officers shall take office on the 10th day following the date on which their elections are proclaimed.

(3) On the date on which the first city officers take office, or at whatever subsequent time the charter of the consolidated city specifies, the city shall be one city, with the rights and privileges conferred by its charter adopted under ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) and the laws of this state.

(4) A city incorporated under ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) may not exercise the power granted by ORS 222.750 (Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city) as to land surrounded by the corporate limits or boundaries of the city at the time of incorporation. [Amended by 1971 c.761 §8; 1983 c.350 §44]

Source: Section 222.280 — Election of officers; effective date of incorporation; certain annexations prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.170 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.170
224.170 Certain laws and charter provisions applicable to property beyond city limits
Status: in_force

The provisions of the city charter applicable to curative measures or reassessments shall be applicable to property without the city limits as well as to the property within the city. The owners of property beyond the city limits shall have like rights of objection, remonstrances, hearing and other remedies as the owners of property within the city or town. The right of review of any reassessment by the circuit court as provided by ORS 224.065 (Writ of review) relative to an original assessment, and the provisions of ORS 224.065 (Writ of review) , 224.080 (Record and effect of judgment) and 224.100 (Records and indexes of transcripts) relative to review of an original assessment shall be applicable to review of a reassessment. [Amended by 1967 c.280 §5]

CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER SYSTEM; BOND PLAN

Source: Section 224.170 — Certain laws and charter provisions applicable to property beyond city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.262 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.262
223.262 Assessment contracts
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) :

(a) “Assessment contract” means the obligation to pay final assessments in installments that arise when a property owner submits an application to pay assessments in installments under ORS 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) or a similar provision of a local charter.

(b) “Assessment contract rights” includes the right to receive installment payments of final assessments, with interest, made under an assessment contract, and the right to enforce the lien of the final assessment.

(2) Any local government that receives or expects to receive assessment contracts may:

(a) Sell or assign to third parties all or any portion of its assessment contract rights.

(b) Create corporations or other business entities to factor assessment contract rights.

(c) Create grantor trusts and transfer to the trusts assessment contract rights.

(d) Contract to service assessment contracts and assessment liens for the owners of assessment contract rights, or contract with third parties to service assessment contracts and assessment liens for the owners of assessment contract rights.

(e) Serve as a trustee for the owners of assessment contract rights.

(f) Enter into contracts necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(3) Any trust created under this section may fractionalize and sell assessment contract rights.

(4) Assessment contract rights, any interests therein and any interests in trusts secured primarily by assessment contract rights shall be exempt from registration under ORS 59.055 (Conditions of offer and sale of securities) .

(5) If assessment contract rights that secure outstanding obligations of a local government are sold or assigned under this section, an amount shall be placed irrevocably in escrow that is calculated to be sufficient to pay all principal and interest on the outstanding obligations as they mature or are irrevocably called for prior redemption. Any sale proceeds not required to fund the escrow may be placed in the general fund of the local government. If only a portion of the contract rights securing outstanding obligations is sold, then the amount of outstanding obligations that must be defeased pursuant to this subsection shall be that proportion of the principal amount of the outstanding obligations that the principal amount of the contract rights that are sold represents to the total principal amount of the contract rights that secure the outstanding obligations. [1989 c.603 §2; 1991 c.902 §17; 2003 c.802 §11; 2007 c.783 §75]

Source: Section 223.262 — Assessment contracts; transfer of contract rights by local government; use of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.867 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.867
221.867 Filling vacancies in city council of historic ghost town to form quorum
Status: in_force

If a number of vacancies exist at the same time in the offices of members of the city council of an historic ghost town so that all the remaining members do not constitute a quorum for the conduct of city business, the governing body of the county in which the historic ghost town is situated shall appoint to the vacant offices the minimum number of qualified persons sufficient, with the incumbent members of the city council, to form a quorum. Persons appointed by the county governing body under this section, together with the incumbent members serving in office, shall appoint qualified persons to the remaining vacant offices. A person appointed under this section shall perform the duties of the office of member of the city council until the date on which, under the city’s charter, an elected and qualified successor could assume the office. On that date, the tenure of office of persons appointed under this section shall cease. Persons appointed under this section are eligible for reappointment. [1983 c.355 §2]

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

Source: Section 221.867 — Filling vacancies in city council of historic ghost town to form quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.295 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.295
222.295 Effect of consolidation
Status: in_force

Upon the effective date of the consolidation, the consolidated city shall succeed to all the assets and become charged with all the liabilities and obligations of all cities included in the consolidated city, except as the charter of the consolidated city provides to the contrary. The officers of the consolidating cities shall forthwith deliver to the officers of the consolidated city the assets and records of the consolidating cities. Uncollected taxes theretofore levied by the consolidating cities shall become the property of the consolidated city and shall be delivered to it by the county treasurer upon collection. [1971 c.761 §12]

Source: Section 222.295 — Effect of consolidation; records, assets and uncollected taxes of consolidating cities transferred to consolidated city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.344 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.344
221.344 Registration of municipal court
Status: in_force

(1) A judgment docketed by a municipal court may be enforced in the manner provided in ORS 221.346 (Enforcement of judgments of municipal court) and 221.351 (Liens based on municipal court judgment) if:

(a) The municipality has registered the court with the Department of Revenue; and

(b) The municipality has provided to the Department of Revenue the name and address of a person authorized to act on behalf of the court.

(2) Any municipality that has registered under this section must immediately notify the Department of Revenue of any changes to the information provided to the department under this section.

(3) At least once each year, the Department of Revenue shall publish a registry of municipal courts in this state that includes all information provided to the department by municipalities under this section. The department may use electronic publication of the registry to meet the requirements of this subsection.

(4) Registration by a municipal court under this section is irrevocable.

(5) The provisions of this section and ORS 221.346 (Enforcement of judgments of municipal court) , 221.351 (Liens based on municipal court judgment) and 221.352 (Municipal court docket) do not apply to a circuit court exercising the jurisdiction of a municipal court under ORS 3.136 (Jurisdiction over violations of Portland charter and ordinances) . All judgments entered by a circuit court exercising the jurisdiction of a municipal court under ORS 3.136 (Jurisdiction over violations of Portland charter and ordinances) may be enforced as provided for judgments of circuit courts.

(6) The provisions of this section and ORS 221.346 (Enforcement of judgments of municipal court) , 221.351 (Liens based on municipal court judgment) and 221.352 (Municipal court docket) do not apply to proceedings for enforcement of ordinances governing the parking of vehicles. Ordinances governing the parking of vehicles shall be enforced as provided by other law. [1999 c.788 §7]

Source: Section 221.344 — Registration of municipal court; effect of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.810 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.810
223.810 Establishment of motor vehicle parking facilities
Status: in_force

Any incorporated city may establish one or more off-street motor vehicle parking facilities for the general use and benefit of the people of the city, or for one or more special classes of vehicles, as appears necessary, proper or beneficial in the public interest. For these purposes, the city may proceed as provided in ORS 223.815 (Acquisition of property for parking facilities) to 223.845 (Limitation on operation of parking facilities) .

Source: Section 223.810 — Establishment of motor vehicle parking facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.495 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.495
221.495 Local regulation of vehicles for hire
Status: in_force

Cities and counties in this state are authorized to grant franchises, to license, control and regulate privately owned taxicabs, limousines and other vehicles for hire that operate within their respective jurisdictions. The power to regulate granted under this section includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Regulating entry into the business of providing taxicab, limousine or other similar services.

(2) Requiring a license or permit as a condition for operation of taxicabs, limousines and other vehicles for hire and revoking, canceling or refusing to reissue a license or permit for failure to comply with regulatory requirements.

(3) Controlling the maximum rates charged and the manner in which rates are calculated and collected.

(4) Regulating routes for such vehicles, including restricting access to airports.

(5) Establishing safety, equipment and insurance requirements.

(6) Establishing any other requirements necessary to assure safe and reliable service by such vehicles. [1985 c.475 §2]

Source: Section 221.495 — Local regulation of vehicles for hire , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.410 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.410
226.410 Authority to establish facilities for disposition of human remains within or without city limits
Status: in_force

Any incorporated city may acquire, own, maintain and operate cemeteries, crematoria and other facilities authorized for the disposition of human remains either inside or outside its corporate limits, in accordance with such plans as the city governing body deems best. [Amended by 2021 c.296 §27]

Source: Section 226.410 — Authority to establish facilities for disposition of human remains within or without city limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.490 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.490
225.490 Use of municipal money or property
Status: in_force

Any city of this state participating in common facilities under ORS 225.450 (Definitions for ORS 225.450 to 225.490) to 225.490 (Use of municipal money or property) may furnish money and provide property, both real and personal, and to the extent and in the manner provided by its charter issue and notwithstanding any other provision of law, sell, either at public or privately negotiated sale, revenue bonds pledging revenues of its electric system and its interest or share of the revenues derived from the common facilities and any additions or betterments thereto, in order to pay its respective share of the cost of the planning, financing, acquisition and construction thereof. All moneys paid or property supplied by any such city for the purpose of carrying out the powers conferred by ORS 225.450 (Definitions for ORS 225.450 to 225.490) to 225.490 (Use of municipal money or property) are declared to be for a public purpose. [1967 c.603 §6; 1969 c.341 §1; 1999 c.865 §37]

Source: Section 225.490 — Use of municipal money or property; revenue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.900 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.900
223.900 Leasing property to individuals
Status: in_force

In leasing or renting any part or portion of the real property acquired pursuant to the authority of ORS 223.882 (Acquisition of property by city to aid water commerce) to any individual or corporation, a city shall act in conformity with the requirements of ORS 271.300 (Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360) to 271.360 (Lease requirements) when those sections are applicable. [Formerly 223.875; 1985 c.443 §2]

Source: Section 223.900 — Leasing property to individuals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.450 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.450
225.450 Definitions for ORS 225.450 to 225.490
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 225.450 (Definitions for ORS 225.450 to 225.490) to 225.490 (Use of municipal money or property) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “City” means a city organized under the law of California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming and owning and operating an electric light and power system.

(2) “Common facilities” means any works and facilities necessary or incidental to the generation, transmission, distribution or marketing of electric power and related goods and commodities.

(3) “District” means a people’s utility district organized under ORS chapter 261 or a similar public utility district organized under the law of California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Washington or Wyoming.

(4) “Electric cooperative” means a cooperative corporation organized under the law of California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Nevada, Washington or Wyoming and owning and operating an electric generation, transmission or distribution system. [1967 c.603 §2; 1979 c.151 §1; 1993 c.141 §1; 1999 c.865 §34]

Source: Section 225.450 — Definitions for ORS 225.450 to 225.490 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.861 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.861
223.861 Basis of assessment
Status: in_force

Assessments shall be based upon any reasonable basis of assessment related to services received by the assessed property for the period specified in the measure. [1983 c.234 §4]

Source: Section 223.861 — Basis of assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.195 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.195
227.195 Effect of land use regulations and comprehensive plans
Status: in_force

Solar access ordinances shall not be in conflict with acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations. [1981 c.722 §6]

Source: Section 227.195 — Effect of land use regulations and comprehensive plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.910 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.910
221.910 Council to judge qualifications of members
Status: in_force

The council shall judge the qualifications of its members. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §32]

Source: Section 221.910 — Council to judge qualifications of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.945 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.945
223.945 Compensation for property affected by road legalization
Status: in_force

(1) A city governing body shall provide for compensation under this section to any person who has established a structure on real property if the structure encroaches on a road that is the subject of legalization proceedings under ORS 223.935 (Basis for legalization of road) to 223.950 (Order under road legalization proceeding) .

(2) To qualify for compensation under this section, a person must file a claim for damages with the city governing body before the close of the hearing to legalize the road. The city governing body shall consider a claim for damages unless the city governing body determines that:

(a) At the time the person acquired the structure, the person had a reasonable basis for knowing that the structure would encroach upon the road;

(b) Upon the original location of the road, the person received damages;

(c) The person or the person’s grantor applied for or assented to the road passing over the property; or

(d) When making settlements on the property, the person found the road in public use and traveled.

(3) The compensation allowed under this section shall be just compensation for the removal of the encroaching structure.

(4) The city governing body may proceed to determine compensation and acquire the structure by any method authorized by law or by the city charter.

(5) If a city governing body determines that removal of the encroaching structure is not practical under this section, the city governing body may acquire property to alter the road being legalized. [1989 c.375 §3]

Source: Section 223.945 — Compensation for property affected by road legalization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.311 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.311
223.311 Deposit of system development charge revenues
Status: in_force

(1) System development charge revenues must be deposited in accounts designated for such moneys. The local government shall provide an annual accounting, to be completed by January 1 of each year, for system development charges showing the total amount of system development charge revenues collected for each system and the projects that were funded in the previous fiscal year.

(2) The local government shall include in the annual accounting:

(a) A list of the amount spent on each project funded, in whole or in part, with system development charge revenues; and

(b) The amount of revenue collected by the local government from system development charges and attributed to 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) , as described in ORS 223.307 (Authorized expenditure of system development charges) . [1989 c.449 §7; 1991 c.902 §31; 2001 c.662 §5; 2003 c.765 §8a; 2003 c.802 §24]

Note: See note under 223.297 (Policy) .

Source: Section 223.311 — Deposit of system development charge revenues; annual accounting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.131 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.131
226.131 Vote required for creation of park commission
Status: in_force

The question whether ORS 226.110 (Definitions for ORS 226.120 to 226.240) to 226.240 (Transfer of commission powers on favorable vote) shall take effect in a city shall be decided by election as provided in this section. The governing body may submit the question to the electors of the city at an election on a date specified in ORS 221.230 (Election dates) . The election shall be conducted under ORS chapters 246 to 260. [1983 c.350 §54 (enacted in lieu of 226.130)]

Source: Section 226.131 — Vote required for creation of park commission; conduct of election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.750 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.750
222.750 Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Creek” means a natural course of water that is smaller than, and often tributary to, a river, but is not shallow or intermittent.

(b) “River” means a large, continuous and natural stream of water that is fed along its course by converging tributaries and empties into an ocean, lake or other body of water.

(2) When territory not within a city is surrounded by the corporate boundaries of the city, or by the corporate boundaries of the city and the corporate boundaries of another city, the ocean shore, a river, a creek, a bay, a lake or Interstate Highway 5, the city may annex the territory pursuant to this section after holding at least one public hearing on the question for which notice has been mailed to each record owner of real property in the territory proposed to be annexed.

(3) This section does not apply if the territory not within a city:

(a) Is surrounded entirely by water; or

(b) Is surrounded as provided in subsection (2) of this section, but a portion of the corporate boundaries of the city that consists only of a public right of way, other than Interstate Highway 5, constitutes more than 25 percent of the perimeter of the territory.

(4) Unless otherwise required by the city charter, annexation by a city under this section must be by ordinance or resolution subject to referendum, with or without the consent of any owner of real property within the territory or resident in the territory.

(5) For property that is zoned to allow residential use as a permitted use in the zone and is in residential use when annexation is initiated by the city under this section, the city shall specify an effective date for the annexation that is at least three years and not more than 10 years after the date the city proclaims the annexation approved. The city recorder or other officer performing the duties of the city recorder shall:

(a) Cause notice of the delayed annexation to be recorded by the county clerk of the county in which any part of the territory subject to delayed annexation is located within 60 days after the city proclaims the annexation approved; and

(b) Notify the county clerk of each county in which any part of the territory subject to delayed annexation is located not sooner than 120 days and not later than 90 days before the annexation takes effect.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section:

(a) Property that is subject to delayed annexation becomes part of the city immediately upon transfer of ownership.

(b) The record owner of real property described in subsection (5) of this section that is located in the territory to be annexed may waive the delay of the effective date of the annexation provided under subsection (5) of this section. The property becomes part of the city immediately upon the waiver.

(7) This section does not limit provisions of a city charter, ordinance or resolution that are more restrictive than the provisions of this section for creating or annexing territory that is surrounded as described in subsection (2) of this section.

(8) If a city charter, ordinance or resolution requires the city to conduct an election in the city, the city shall allow electors, if any, in the territory proposed to be annexed to vote in the election on the question of annexation. If the governing body of the city finds that a majority of the votes cast in the city and the territory combined favor annexation, the governing body, by ordinance or resolution, shall proclaim the annexation approved. The proclamation shall contain a legal description of each territory annexed. [Amended by 1963 c.444 §1; 1985 c.702 §16; 2007 c.654 §1; 2007 c.706 §1; 2019 c.197 §1; 2019 c.315 §3]

Source: Section 222.750 — Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city; delayed annexation for certain property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.090 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.090
221.090 Terms of office of first city council
Status: in_force

(1) Members of the first city council shall serve the following terms:

(a) The two members receiving the two highest number of votes shall hold office until the first Monday in January next following the second general election held after incorporation of the city; and

(b) The three members receiving the three next highest number of votes shall hold office until the first Monday in January next following the first general election held after the incorporation.

(2) The county clerk shall prepare and deliver a certificate of election to each candidate elected to the city council. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §19]

Source: Section 221.090 — Terms of office of first city council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.110 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.110
226.110 Definitions for ORS 226.120 to 226.240
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 226.120 (Composition and selection of board of park commissioners) to 226.240 (Transfer of commission powers on favorable vote) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means board of city park commissioners.

(2) “City” means incorporated city containing not less than 3,000 inhabitants.

(3) “Commissioner” means city park commissioner. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §171]

Source: Section 226.110 — Definitions for ORS 226.120 to 226.240 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.735 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.735
221.735 Continuation of collection service after incorporation
Status: in_force

When a city is incorporated after November 1, 1981:

(1) The city and the holder of any license, certificate or franchise for collection service within the city issued by a county under ORS 459.085 (County authority outside cities) prior to incorporation may mutually agree on continued service within the city.

(2) When no agreement has been reached under subsection (1) of this section, the service shall continue within the city under the same terms and conditions including, without limitation, renewal. The city may exercise all the rights granted to the county by ordinance or governing document including the right to suspend, modify or revoke the right to continue service based on inadequate service. The city may determine the types of, and rates for, services and may otherwise adopt regulations necessary to maintain the quality and extent of service and to protect against nuisances or hazards to health, safety or the environment.

(3) The right to continue service under subsection (2) of this section is limited to two years from the date of incorporation. [1981 c.890 §10; 1993 c.560 §108]

Note: 221.735 (Continuation of collection service after incorporation) 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 221.735 — Continuation of collection service after incorporation; authority of city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.336 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.336
221.336 Establishment of municipal court
Status: in_force

Any city of this state may establish a municipal court by charter or by ordinance. [1999 c.788 §46]

Source: Section 221.336 — Establishment of municipal court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.825 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.825
223.825 Financing of parking facilities
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 223.810 (Establishment of motor vehicle parking facilities) , a city may finance the parking facilities by any one or any combination of the following methods:

(1) General obligation bonds within the legal debt limitations, or revenue bonds payable primarily or solely out of revenue from parking facilities in such amounts, at such rate of interest, and upon such conditions as may be prescribed by the legislative authority of the city.

(2) Special or benefit assessments equal to the actual costs of the parking facilities, or a portion thereof, such assessment to be levied against property benefited in proportion to the benefit derived, the amount of such assessment to be determined in accordance with special assessment practices for local improvements as now or hereafter prescribed by the ordinances or charter provisions of the city.

(3) Parking fees, special charges or other revenue derived from the use of off-street parking facilities by motorists, lessees, concessionaires, commercial enterprises or others.

(4) General fund appropriations.

(5) State or federal grants or local aids.

(6) Parking meter revenues.

(7) General property taxes, or gift, bequest, devise, grant or otherwise.

(8) For any city under 300,000 according to the latest federal decennial census, a reasonable annual fee on the privilege of occupying real property within the city or a district of the city to carry on a business, occupation, profession or trade. In levying the fee, the governing body shall take into consideration the unmet off-street parking requirements of such business. The proceeds of the fee, less refunds and costs of collection, shall be used solely for the purposes of ORS 223.805 (Short title of ORS 223.805 to 223.845) to 223.845 (Limitation on operation of parking facilities) . The fee is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other tax, assessment or fee required by state or local law or ordinance. [Amended by 1959 c.653 §9; 1967 c.380 §1; 1969 c.380 §1; 1991 c.902 §89]

Source: Section 223.825 — Financing of parking facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.181 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.181
227.181 Final action required within 120 days following remand of land use decision
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to a final order of the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) remanding a decision to a city, the governing body of the city or its designee shall take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change within 120 days of the effective date of the final order issued by the board. For purposes of this subsection, the effective date of the final order is the last day for filing a petition for judicial review of a final order of the board under ORS 197.850 (Judicial review of board order) (3). If judicial review of a final order of the board is sought under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) , the 120-day period established under this subsection shall not begin until final resolution of the judicial review.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the 120-day period established under subsection (1) of this section shall not begin until the applicant requests in writing that the city proceed with the application on remand, but if the city does not receive the request within 180 days of the effective date of the final order or the final resolution of the judicial review, the city shall deem the application terminated.

(b) The 120-day period established under subsection (1) of this section may be extended for up to an additional 365 days if the parties enter into mediation as provided by ORS 197.860 (Stay of proceedings to allow mediation) prior to the expiration of the initial 120-day period. The city shall deem the application terminated if the matter is not resolved through mediation prior to the expiration of the 365-day extension.

(3) The 120-day period established under subsection (1) of this section applies only to decisions wholly within the authority and control of the governing body of the city.

(4) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a remand proceeding concerning a decision of the city making a change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or a land use regulation that is submitted to the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) . [1999 c.545 §5; 2011 c.280 §13; 2015 c.522 §3]

Source: Section 227.181 — Final action required within 120 days following remand of land use decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.680 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.680
222.680 Effective date of merger
Status: in_force

If the two cities affected vote affirmatively on the question of merger upon the same day, the merger of the two cities shall become effective 30 days after the date on which the elections were held. If the question is affirmatively voted upon at elections held on different dates in the two cities, the merger shall become effective 30 days after the last election is held. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §49]

Source: Section 222.680 — Effective date of merger , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.760 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.760
221.760 Prerequisites for cities in counties of over 100,000 population to receive revenues from cigarette, gas and liquor taxes
Status: in_force

(1) The officer responsible for disbursing funds to cities under ORS 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) and 471.805 (Disposition of moneys) shall disburse such funds in the case of a city located within a county having more than 100,000 inhabitants, according to the most recent federal decennial census, only if the officer reasonably is satisfied that the city meets the requirements set out in subsection (2) of this section, or if the city provides four or more of the following municipal services:

(a) Police protection.

(b) Fire protection.

(c) Street construction, maintenance and lighting.

(d) Sanitary sewers.

(e) Storm sewers.

(f) Planning, zoning and subdivision control.

(g) One or more utility services.

(2) In the year in which any city is first incorporated and the following two years it shall be considered a city for the purposes of ORS 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) and 471.805 (Disposition of moneys) if the city charter gives the city power to provide four or more of the municipal services enumerated in subsection (1) of this section. [1969 c.634 §§1,2]

Source: Section 221.760 — Prerequisites for cities in counties of over 100,000 population to receive revenues from cigarette, gas and liquor taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.580 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.580
226.580 Parties defendant to condemnation suit
Status: in_force

The complaint in any suit brought under 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) shall include as defendants the names of all record owners of lots, or plots located in the cemetery sought to be condemned or any portion or parcel of such cemetery, and the names of the heirs of all record owners as shown by the probate records of the county in which such cemetery is located, and shall include any and all other persons having or claiming any interest of any kind or nature in such cemetery, or any lot or plot thereof, who may be joined as defendants and designated as “all other persons or parties having or claiming any right, title, estate or interest.” [1953 c.298 §8]

Source: Section 226.580 — Parties defendant to condemnation suit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.165 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.165
227.165 Planning and zoning hearings officers
Status: in_force

A city may appoint one or more planning and zoning hearings officers, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Such an officer shall conduct hearings on applications for such classes of permits and zone changes as the council designates. [1973 c.739 §7; 1975 c.767 §6]

Source: Section 227.165 — Planning and zoning hearings officers; duties and powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.346 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.346
221.346 Enforcement of judgments of municipal court
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the requirements of ORS 221.344 (Registration of municipal court) , enforcement proceedings on a judgment docketed by a municipal court may include:

(a) Writ of execution proceedings for personal property under ORS 18.252 (Execution) to 18.993 (Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure) .

(b) Proceedings in support of execution under ORS 18.265 (Debtor examination) , 18.268 (Conduct of debtor examination) and 18.270 (Written interrogatories) .

(c) Garnishment proceedings under ORS 18.600 (Definitions) to 18.850 (Challenge to garnishment form) .

(2) In addition to the enforcement proceedings specified in subsection (1) of this section, a docketed municipal court judgment may be enforced by the court that rendered the judgment through the issuance of a writ of execution on real property under ORS 18.252 (Execution) to 18.993 (Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure) . A writ of execution on real property may be issued by a municipal court only after a certified copy of the judgment or a lien record abstract for the judgment is recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record for the county in which the municipal court is located.

(3) ORS 18.038 (Form of judgment document generally) , 18.042 (Judgment in civil action that includes money award) , 18.048 (Judgment in criminal action that contains money award) and 137.071 (Requirements for judgment documents) apply to judgments rendered in municipal courts.

(4) The provisions of this section apply to all judgments docketed in municipal courts, including judgments imposed in violation proceedings and other criminal proceedings. [1999 c.788 §8; 2001 c.249 §76; 2003 c.576 §98]

Source: Section 221.346 — Enforcement of judgments of municipal court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.650 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.650
223.650 Redemption
Status: in_force

The time and manner for redemption of property from sales on execution in suits authorized by ORS 223.610 (Foreclosure of certain liens by suits in equity) shall be the same as provided by law for the redemption of real property from sales on execution. The amount to be paid on redemption under this section shall be the amount for which the property was sold on execution, together with interest thereon at the rate of six percent per annum from the date of the sale until the date of redemption. However, no deficiency judgment shall be entered against the owner of the property.

Source: Section 223.650 — Redemption; no deficiency judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 226.190 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 226 / Section 226.190
226.190 Prohibition of member interest in board contracts
Status: in_force

No commissioner shall be interested in any contract to which the board of which the commissioner is a member is a party or in which it is interested.

Source: Section 226.190 — Prohibition of member interest in board contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors226.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.550 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.550
223.550 Certificate of sale
Status: in_force

The treasurer shall immediately, after having sold any real property upon the list described in ORS 223.515 (Preparation, transmission and contents of delinquent list) , make and deliver to the purchaser a certificate of sale of the property so sold, setting forth therein the object for which the sale was made, a description of the property sold, a statement of the amount it sold for, the lien or final assessment for which the property was sold, the name of the purchaser and that the sale is made subject to redemption within one year from the date of the certificate, and then deliver such certificate to the purchaser. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §64]

Source: Section 223.550 — Certificate of sale; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 224.330 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 224 / Section 224.330
224.330 Conditions precedent to financing application
Status: in_force

A municipality shall not apply to the State Treasurer for financing under ORS 224.320 (Municipalities eligible for state help in financing sewerage systems) unless:

(1) It submits to the State Treasurer plans and specifications prepared by competent registered engineers setting forth the type or character of sewer system or sewerage facilities proposed for the particular municipality and the estimated cost of the system and of the appurtenances thereto.

(2) It submits to the State Treasurer the proposed plan of the municipality for liquidation of indebtedness to be incurred for financing the cost of such system or facilities. [Amended by 1953 c.287 §9; 2009 c.259 §23]

Source: Section 224.330 — Conditions precedent to financing application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors224.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.570 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.570
223.570 Execution and contents of deed to purchaser
Status: in_force

After the expiration of one year from the date of the certificate of sale, if no redemption has been made, the treasurer shall execute to the purchaser, or the heirs or assigns of the purchaser, a deed of conveyance containing a description of the property sold, the date of the sale, a statement of the amount bid, of the lien or final assessment for which the property was sold, that the final assessment or lien was unpaid at the time of the sale and that no redemption has been made. The statement need contain no further recital of the proceedings prior to the sale. [Amended by 1991 c.902 §66]

Source: Section 223.570 — Execution and contents of deed to purchaser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.127 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.127
222.127 Annexation without election notwithstanding contrary city law upon petition of all owners of land
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to a city whose laws require a petition proposing annexation of territory to be submitted to the electors of the city.

(2) Notwithstanding a contrary provision of the city charter or a city ordinance, upon receipt of a petition proposing annexation of territory submitted by all owners of land in the territory, the legislative body of the city shall annex the territory without submitting the proposal to the electors of the city if:

(a) The territory is included within an urban growth boundary adopted by the city or Metro, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) ;

(b) The territory is, or upon annexation of the territory into the city will be, subject to the acknowledged comprehensive plan of the city;

(c) At least one lot or parcel within the territory is contiguous to the city limits or is separated from the city limits only by a public right of way or a body of water; and

(d) The proposal conforms to all other requirements of the city’s ordinances.

(3) The territory to be annexed under this section includes any additional territory described in ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) (1) that must be annexed in order to locate infrastructure and right of way access for services necessary for development of the territory described in subsection (2) of this section at a density equal to the average residential density within the annexing city.

(4) When the legislative body of the city determines that the criteria described in subsection (2) of this section apply to territory proposed for annexation, the legislative body may declare that the territory described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section is annexed to the city by an ordinance that contains a description of the territory annexed. [2016 c.51 §2]

Source: Section 222.127 — Annexation without election notwithstanding contrary city law upon petition of all owners of land; declaration of annexation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.230 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.230
225.230 Rates set in accordance with estimates of annual expenses
Status: in_force

(1) The officer referred to in ORS 225.220 (Enforcement of statutory requirements) shall annually before January 1, make a written estimate of the probable expense of maintaining and conducting the electric light plant or distributing system during the next ensuing year, including the cost of any contemplated alterations, improvements, additions or extensions, together with the probable amount necessary for redemption of any unpaid warrants and the interest thereon, as well as the amount required for payment of interest and maturing principal on any outstanding bonds of the city issued for or in connection with any such electric light plant or distributing system.

(2) The officer shall thereupon ascertain and prescribe as near as can conveniently be done an electric current rate or rates for the ensuing year which will create a fund sufficient to meet all requirements in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The officer may also include a further amount sufficient to create such fund, as in the judgment of the officer may be desirable or necessary to meet requirements of future contemplated additions, improvements or extensions to the plant or system.

Source: Section 225.230 — Rates set in accordance with estimates of annual expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.919 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.919
221.919 Powers and duties of marshal
Status: in_force

The marshal shall be chief of police and shall have control over all police officers when on duty. The marshal shall be a conservator of the peace, and shall arrest all persons guilty of a breach thereof, or of violations of the city ordinances, and take them before the recorder for trial. The marshal shall make and enforce the collection of all delinquent city taxes, as the collection of delinquent county taxes is enforced, and shall perform such other duties as may be required of the marshal by the common council. The marshal may suspend any police officer for negligence or violation of duty until the case may be examined and determined by the council. On complaint being made, charging the marshal with malfeasance or nonfeasance in office, the alderpersons, by a unanimous vote without the concurrence of the mayor, or by a majority vote with the concurrence of the mayor, may remove the marshal from office at any regular meeting, after giving the marshal an opportunity to be heard in the defense of the treasurer, provided they find the charge is true. [Amended by 1991 c.67 §50; 2003 c.14 §111]

Source: Section 221.919 — Powers and duties of marshal; removal from office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 225.330 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 225 / Section 225.330
225.330 Acquisition of property for facilities
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of ORS 225.320 (Ownership and operation of irrigation and fire protection facilities by city within or without city limits) , the city may acquire by gift, grant, purchase or condemnation necessary lands and rights of way within or without its statutory or corporate limits.

(2) For the purpose of acquiring property under subsection (1) of this section, the city may invoke and shall have the rights, powers and privileges granted public corporations by laws pertaining to this subject.

Source: Section 225.330 — Acquisition of property for facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors225.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.720 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.720
223.720 Amount of lien
Status: in_force

The amount of the unpaid rebonded assessments entered in the rebonding assessment docket, with interest on unpaid rebonded assessments 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) , against each such lot or parcel of land, shall stand as a lien in favor of the local government until the rebonded assessments and interest are paid. A rebonding assessment lien shall have the same priority as all other liens relating to assessments for local improvements. [Amended by 1969 c.531 §7; 1981 c.322 §6; 1991 c.902 §80; 2003 c.802 §54]

Source: Section 223.720 — Amount of lien; priority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.785 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.785
221.785 Effect of challenge of validity of incorporation
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 221.770 (Revenue sharing to cities) , 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) and 471.810 (Distribution of available moneys in Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account) , when a proceeding challenging the validity of the incorporation of a city is commenced before a court or administrative agency of this state within two years after the incorporation, if the court or agency determines that the incorporation is invalid, moneys otherwise payable to the city under ORS 221.770 (Revenue sharing to cities) , 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) and 471.810 (Distribution of available moneys in Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account) shall not be distributed to the city, but shall be deposited with the State Treasurer as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Not later than 30 days after the issuance of an order or judgment declaring the incorporation of a city invalid, the party challenging the incorporation shall send a certified copy of the order or judgment to the State Treasurer, Department of Transportation, Department of Revenue and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

(3) Upon receiving a certified copy of the order or judgment under subsection (2) of this section, the state officer or department having responsibility for the distribution of moneys under ORS 221.770 (Revenue sharing to cities) , 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) and 471.810 (Distribution of available moneys in Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account) shall deposit those moneys in an escrow account administered by the State Treasurer.

(4) Upon final determination of the validity of an incorporation by judgment rendered by the highest court in which a decision could be had, the moneys in the escrow account established under subsection (3) of this section shall be distributed as follows:

(a) If the incorporation is determined to be valid, to the city.

(b) If the incorporation is determined to be invalid, each city in this state shall receive such share of the moneys as its population bears to the total population of the cities of the state.

(5) The State Treasurer, upon receiving a certified copy of the judgment of the court which constitutes the final determination of the validity of the challenged incorporation shall distribute moneys in the escrow account as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(6) The State Treasurer shall retain interest earned on moneys deposited in the escrow account and shall distribute the interest in the same manner as other moneys in the account are distributed. [1983 s.s. c.6 §2; 2003 c.576 §396; 2021 c.351 §15]

Source: Section 221.785 — Effect of challenge of validity of incorporation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.729 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.729
221.729 Sale of city-owned real property to develop affordable housing
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “low income household” and “moderate income household” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 221.725 (Sale of real property by city) , and in lieu of a program established under ORS 221.727 (Alternative procedure for sale of city-owned real property) , as provided in this section, a city council may sell city-owned real property for the purpose of developing affordable rental and owner-occupied housing for low income households or moderate income households.

(3) Before selling property under this section, the city council must invite persons interested in developing the property for use as affordable housing for low income households or moderate income households to submit proposals for development to the city council.

(4) The city council, or an appropriate administrative subdivision of the city, shall review proposals submitted under subsection (3) of this section and recommend whether a proposal should be accepted. A proposal may only be accepted by a vote of the city council.

(5) Property sold under this section must be subject to an affordable housing covenant as described in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) to 456.295 (Action affecting covenant) . [2021 c.624 §2]

Note: 221.729 (Sale of city-owned real property to develop affordable housing) 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 221.729 — Sale of city-owned real property to develop affordable housing; proposal process; covenant required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.845 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.845
223.845 Limitation on operation of parking facilities
Status: in_force

(1) If a city establishes an off-street motor vehicle parking facility under ORS 223.810 (Establishment of motor vehicle parking facilities) , the city may operate the off-street motor vehicle parking facility or lease the facility under ORS 223.820 (Planning, constructing and contracting for the operation of or leasing parking facilities) . The city may not operate service concessions in an off-street motor vehicle parking facility. If a city issues revenue bonds under ORS 223.825 (Financing of parking facilities) to finance the acquisition and construction of an off-street motor vehicle parking facility, the city shall provide, for as long as those revenue bonds are outstanding, that the revenues derived from the operation of the off-street motor vehicle parking facility be disbursed by the city for some or all of the following purposes:

(a) Payment of interest on and retirement of principal of bonds issued by the city for financing the acquisition or construction of the off-street motor vehicle parking facility or other parking facilities of the city.

(b) Payment of the necessary costs and expenses of operating the off-street motor vehicle parking facility and other parking facilities of the city.

(c) Creation and maintenance of a reserve account to make necessary replacements to the off-street motor vehicle parking facility and other parking facilities of the city.

(d) Payment to the taxing bodies in lieu of taxes an amount equal to the ad valorem taxes that would be derived from the off-street motor vehicle parking facility if under private ownership.

(e) Reimbursement of owners of real property for special assessments paid by them and levied against real property to finance the off-street motor vehicle parking facility.

(f) Payment to the city of a fair return on its investment in parking facilities for the purpose of making additional parking and traffic improvements.

(2) If an off-street motor vehicle parking facility generates more revenue than required for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section, the governing body of the city shall reduce the rates charged for the use of the off-street motor vehicle parking facility. [Amended by 1959 c.653 §10; 1999 c.559 §3]

Source: Section 223.845 — Limitation on operation of parking facilities; use of revenues after issuance of revenue bonds; excess revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.119 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.119
223.119 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

An ordinance adopted under ORS 223.114 (Economic improvement) , may require creation, for each economic improvement district, of an advisory committee to allocate expenditure of moneys for economic improvement activities within the scope of ORS 223.112 (Definitions for ORS 223.112 to 223.132) to 223.132 (Formation of economic improvement districts as additional power of cities) . If an advisory committee is created, the council shall strongly consider appointment of owners of property within the economic improvement district to the advisory committee. An existing association of property owners or tenants may enter into an agreement with the city to provide the proposed economic improvement. [1985 c.576 §4; 1989 c.1018 §5]

Source: Section 223.119 — Advisory committee; functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.030 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.030
227.030 Membership
Status: in_force

(1) Not more than two members of a city planning commission may be city officers, who shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members.

(2) A member of such a commission may be removed by the appointing authority, after hearing, for misconduct or nonperformance of duty.

(3) Any vacancy in such a commission shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term of the predecessor in the office.

(4) No more than two voting members of the commission may engage principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit as individuals, or be members of any partnership, or officers or employees of any corporation, that engages principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit. No more than two members shall be engaged in the same kind of occupation, business, trade or profession. [Amended by 1969 c.430 §1; 1973 c.739 §2; 1975 c.767 §3]

Source: Section 227.030 — Membership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.120 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.120
222.120 Procedure for annexation without election
Status: in_force

(1) Except when expressly required to do so by the city charter, the legislative body of a city is not required to submit a proposal for annexation of territory to the electors of the city for their approval or rejection.

(2) When the legislative body of the city elects to dispense with submitting the question of the proposed annexation to the electors of the city, the legislative body of the city shall fix a day for a public hearing before the legislative body at which time the electors of the city may appear and be heard on the question of annexation.

(3) The city legislative body shall cause notice of the hearing to be published once each week for two successive weeks prior to the day of 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.

(4) After the hearing, the city legislative body may, by an ordinance containing a legal description of the territory in question:

(a) Declare that the territory is annexed to the city upon the condition that the majority of the votes cast in the territory is in favor of annexation;

(b) Declare that the territory is annexed to the city where electors or landowners in the contiguous territory consented in writing to such annexation, as provided in ORS 222.125 (Annexation by consent of all owners of land and majority of electors) or 222.170 (Annexation by consent before public hearing or order for election) , prior to the public hearing held under subsection (2) of this section; or

(c) Declare that the territory is annexed to the city where the Oregon Health Authority, prior to the public hearing held under subsection (1) of this section, has issued a finding that a danger to public health exists because of conditions within the territory as provided by ORS 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) .

(5) If the territory described in the ordinance issued under subsection (4) of this section is a part less than the entire area of a district named in ORS 222.510 (Annexation of entire district) , the ordinance may also declare that the territory is withdrawn from the district on the effective date of the annexation or on any subsequent date specified in the ordinance. However, if the affected district is a district named in ORS 222.465 (Effective date of withdrawal from domestic water supply district, water control district or sanitary district) , the effective date of the withdrawal of territory shall be determined as provided in ORS 222.465 (Effective date of withdrawal from domestic water supply district, water control district or sanitary district) .

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

(7) For the purpose of this section, ORS 222.125 (Annexation by consent of all owners of land and majority of electors) and 222.170 (Annexation by consent before public hearing or order for election) , “owner” or “landowner” means the legal owner of record or, where there is a recorded land contract which is in force, the purchaser thereunder. If there is a multiple ownership in a parcel of land each consenting owner shall be counted as a fraction to the same extent as the interest of the owner in the land bears in relation to the interest of the other owners and the same fraction shall be applied to the parcel’s land mass and assessed value for purposes of the consent petition. If a corporation owns land in territory proposed to be annexed, the corporation shall be considered the individual owner of that land. [Amended by 1953 c.220 §2; 1955 c.51 §1; 1961 c.511 §1; 1967 c.624 §14; 1971 c.673 §2; 1985 c.702 §8; 1987 c.818 §11; 1993 c.18 §39; 2009 c.595 §180]

Source: Section 222.120 — Procedure for annexation without election; hearing; ordinance subject to referendum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.034 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.034
221.034 Incorporation of rural unincorporated community and contiguous lands
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Neighboring city” means a city that has any part of its territory situated within three miles of the area proposed to be incorporated.

(b) “Rural unincorporated community” means a settlement with a boundary identified in an acknowledged comprehensive plan of a county and that:

(A) Is made up primarily of lands subject to an exception to statewide planning goals related to agricultural lands or forestlands;

(B) Either was identified in the acknowledged comprehensive plan of a county as a “rural community,” “service center,” “rural center,” “resort community” or similar term before October 28, 1994, or is listed in the Department of Land Conservation and Development’s “Survey of Oregon Unincorporated Communities” (January 30, 1997);

(C) Lies outside the urban growth boundary of a city or a metropolitan service district; and

(D) Is not incorporated as a city.

(c) “Urban reserve” has the meaning given that term in ORS 197A.230 (Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250) .

(d) “Urban services” has the meaning given that term in ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) .

(2) When any of the area proposed to be incorporated as a city lies within an urbanized area, but outside the urban growth boundary of a city or a metropolitan service district:

(a) The area proposed to be incorporated must also be located entirely within a designated rural unincorporated community and contiguous lands subject to an exception to statewide planning goals related to agricultural lands or forestlands.

(b) The petition required by ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) must be accompanied by an affidavit, signed by a chief petitioner, stating that:

(A) Ten percent of the electors registered within the area proposed for incorporation favor the incorporation; and

(B) The chief petitioners have engaged the neighboring cities in discussions concerning the effects of the proposed incorporation, including discussions specifically relating to how those cities and the proposed city will allow for expansion of urban growth boundaries and, where applicable, for creation or expansion of urban reserves.

(c) The economic feasibility statement required by ORS 221.035 (Economic feasibility statement) must:

(A) Indicate that the proposed city must plan for and provide urban services in a cost-effective manner at the minimum level adequate to meet current needs and projected growth;

(B) Contain a proposed permanent rate limit for operating taxes to provide revenues for urban services; and

(C) Indicate that the proposed city must plan for residential development at or above the same urban density planned for an existing city, within the county, that has a similar geographic area within the existing city’s urban growth boundary or, for a proposed city within three miles of Metro’s boundary, a minimum urban residential density in accordance with a statewide planning goal and rules pertaining to needed housing for cities within Metro’s urban growth boundary.

(d) If the proposed city will be required to complete a public facility plan and a transportation systems plan, the proposed city must demonstrate the ability to provide urban services to meet current needs and projected growth. The proposed city may meet this requirement, in whole or in part, by establishing an agreement in principle with a city or a district, as defined in ORS 195.060 (Definition of “district.”) , to provide the urban services.

(3) If the governing body of a neighboring city determines that the proposed incorporation adversely affects that city, the governing body may ask the county court with which the petition for incorporation was filed to reject the petition and terminate the incorporation proceedings. The objections by the city to the incorporation shall be heard and considered by the county court at a public hearing held under ORS 221.040 (Hearing on petition to incorporate) .

(4) If, at the hearing held under ORS 221.040 (Hearing on petition to incorporate) , the county court finds that any of the requirements of subsection (2) of this section are not met or that the proposed incorporation will adversely affect a neighboring city, the county court shall provide by order for the termination of the incorporation proceedings. The order shall contain the findings of the county court relating to the proposed incorporation and the reasons for terminating the incorporation proceedings.

(5) In the manner provided in ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) , the Land Use Board of Appeals shall review, upon the petition of a party to the incorporation proceedings, the order of the county court under subsection (4) of this section. [2001 c.132 §2; 2005 c.396 §2; 2007 c.723 §8]

Source: Section 221.034 — Incorporation of rural unincorporated community and contiguous lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.680 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.680
223.680 Local government programs to finance utilities improvements to 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 utilities improvements.

(c) “Utilities improvements” means improvements to qualifying real property for any of the following purposes:

(A) Energy efficiency.

(B) Renewable energy.

(C) Energy storage.

(D) Smart electric vehicle charging stations.

(E) Water efficiency.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, a local government may establish a program to assist owners of record of qualifying real property in financing cost-effective utilities improvements to the qualifying real property.

(b) The utilities improvements must be authorized by:

(A) A local government implementing a program established under this section; or

(B) The State Department of Energy for a loan issued under subsection (10) of this section to a local government that establishes a program in cooperation with a local government described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(c) 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 (9) 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) Before establishing a program under this section, the local government shall provide notice to utilities that distribute electric energy, natural gas or water within the areas in which the local government will operate the program.

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

(a) Require performance of an energy or water audit on the qualifying real property before the local government approves a loan for utilities improvements to the property;

(b) Impose requirements intended to ensure that the costs of the improvements financed under this section do not exceed the cumulative cost savings of the improvements over the useful life of the improvements; and

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

(5) 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 (6) 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.

(b) A loan agreement or financing agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection must be in a principal amount sufficient to pay:

(A) The costs of utilities improvements the local government determines will benefit the qualifying real property and the borrowers;

(B) The costs of the energy or water audit; and

(C) The costs and reserves of the program.

(c) 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.

(6) A local government may not enter into a loan agreement, or facilitate a financing agreement, under subsection (5) 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.

(7) 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 by 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.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In lieu of enforcing liens and collecting assessments as provided in subsection (7)(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.

(9) 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 utilities improvements.

(10) The State Department of Energy may lend money under the provisions of ORS 470.060 (Application for financing) to 470.080 (Standards for small scale local energy projects) and 470.090 (Approval or rejection of project financing by director) to a local government that establishes a program under this section in cooperation with a local government implementing a program under this section. [Formerly 223.396; 2017 c.283 §1]

Source: Section 223.680 — Local government programs to finance utilities improvements to real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.183 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.183
222.183 Notice of annexation when effective date delayed for more than one year
Status: repealed

(1) If the effective date of an annexation is more than one year after the date of a proclamation of annexation, the city, through its recorder or other city officer or agency performing the duties of recorder under this section, shall send notice to the county clerk of each county within which the city is located. The notice shall be sent not sooner than 120 days and not later than 90 days prior to the effective date of the annexation.

(2) The notice described in subsection (1) of this section shall be in addition to any other notice or filing required under ORS 222.010 (Report of city boundary changes) to 222.750 (Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city) . [1995 c.607 §67]

Note: 222.183 (Notice of annexation when effective date delayed for more than one year) was added to and made a part of 222.010 (Report of city boundary changes) to 222.750 (Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Sections 9, 10 and 11, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2005, provide:

Sec. 9. Section 10 of this 2005 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) . [2005 c.539 §9]

Sec. 10. (1) A lot, parcel or tract may not be included in territory proposed to be consolidated to create a newly incorporated city or a consolidated city unless the owner of the lot, parcel or tract gives written consent to the incorporation or consolidation, if the lot, parcel or tract:

(a) Is zoned for industrial use or designated for industrial use zoning in an acknowledged comprehensive plan;

(b) Is land on which no electors reside, unless one or more electors living on-site are employed or engaged to provide security services for the industrial user of the land;

(c) Has an assessed value of more than $2 million, including improvements; and

(d) Is in unincorporated Jackson County within the urban unincorporated community of White City, west of Oregon Route 62.

(2) After incorporation or consolidation of a city that includes a lot, parcel or tract described in subsection (1) of this section, the development rights that apply to the lot, parcel or tract under the industrial zoning classification applicable to the lot, parcel or tract when the city is incorporated or consolidated are retained and run with the lot, parcel or tract.

(3) As used in this section, “urban unincorporated community” means an unincorporated community that:

(a) Includes at least 150 permanent residential dwelling units;

(b) Contains a mixture of land uses, including three or more public, commercial or industrial land uses;

(c) Includes areas served by a community sewer system; and

(d) Includes areas served by a community water system. [2005 c.539 §10; 2016 c.121 §5]

Sec. 11. Sections 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2005, are repealed June 30, 2026. [2005 c.539 §11; 2016 c.121 §6]

Source: Section 222.183 — Notice of annexation when effective date delayed for more than one year , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 222.875 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 222 / Section 222.875
222.875 Purpose and conduct of hearing
Status: in_force

(1) The hearing shall be for the sole purpose of determining whether a danger to public health exists due to conditions in the affected territory. It may be conducted by one or more members of the staff of the Oregon Health Authority to whom authority to conduct such a hearing is delegated. It shall proceed in accordance with rules which may be established by the authority. Any person who may be affected by the finding, including residents of the city, may be heard. Within 60 days following the hearing, the person conducting the hearing shall prepare and submit to the authority written findings of fact and recommendations based thereon. The authority shall publish a notice of the issuance of such findings and recommendations in the newspaper utilized for the notice of hearing under ORS 222.870 (Hearing in affected territory) , advising of the opportunity for presentation of a petition under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Within 15 days after the publication of notice of issuance of findings in accordance with subsection (1) of this section any person who may be affected by the findings, including residents of the city, or the affected city, may petition the Director of the Oregon Health Authority according to rules of the authority to present written or oral arguments on the proposal. If a petition is received the director may set a time and place for receipt of argument. [1967 c.624 §7; 1973 c.637 §6; 1975 c.639 §5; 1983 c.407 §7; 2009 c.595 §184]

Source: Section 222.875 — Purpose and conduct of hearing; written findings of fact; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors222.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 223.205 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 223 / Section 223.205
223.205 Scope and application
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) may be cited as the Bancroft Bonding Act.

(2) The provisions of the Bancroft Bonding Act are not mandatory. Any governmental body having charter provisions, or ordinance provisions authorized by charter, for bonding improvement assessments and selling bonds may follow those provisions or the provisions of the Bancroft Bonding Act, or the provisions of any other statute.

(3) All bonds issued prior to March 20, 1939, in accordance with the charter provisions of any city which, as of March 20, 1939, has or after that date attains a population of 100,000 or more inhabitants, according to the published federal census, and all action taken and proceedings adopted by a city prior to that date for issuing bonds in accordance with charter provisions are ratified, approved and confirmed. [Amended by 1957 c.103; §1; 1959 c.653 §1; 1965 c.282 §2; 1975 c.642 §1; 1991 c. 902 §7]

Source: Section 223.205 — Scope and application; validation of bond issues by cities of 100,000 or more , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors223.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.912 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.912
221.912 Procedures applicable to ordinances
Status: in_force

The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows: “Be it ordained by the common council of the city or town (as the case may be) of______.” Every ordinance shall be signed by the mayor, or passed over the veto of the mayor, and attested by the recorder. A copy of the ordinance shall be published at least once in a newspaper published in such city; or, in lieu of such publication, three copies thereof shall be posted in at least three public places therein before it becomes a law.

Source: Section 221.912 — Procedures applicable to ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 227.010 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.010
227.010 Definition for ORS 227.030 to 227.300
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 227.030 (Membership) to 227.300 (Use of eminent domain power to establish setback lines) , “council” means a representative legislative body. [Amended by 1975 c.767 §1]

Source: Section 227.010 — Definition for ORS 227.030 to 227.300 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 221.750 — OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 221 / Section 221.750
221.750 Right of cities to public areas not extinguished by adverse possession or statute of limitations
Status: in_force

The right of cities and towns, whether incorporated or not, to land dedicated to or otherwise acquired for the public use for streets, highways, parks or public places, shall not be extinguished by any adverse possession, however long continued. No title to such lands as against any such city or town shall be hereafter acquired in this state through operation of the statute of limitations.

Source: Section 221.750 — Right of cities to public areas not extinguished by adverse possession or statute of limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors221.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).