ORS § 197a.372 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.372
197A.372 Metro evaluation of accommodation of needed housing
Status: in_force

(1) After gathering and compiling information on the performance measures as described in ORS 197A.370 (Metro report of performance measures) but prior to submitting the information to the Department of Land Conservation and Development, Metro shall determine if actions taken under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6) have established the buildable land supply and housing densities necessary to accommodate estimated housing needs determined under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (3). If Metro determines that the actions undertaken will not accommodate estimated need, Metro shall develop a corrective action plan, including a schedule for implementation. Metro shall submit the plan to the department along with the report on performance measures required under ORS 197A.370 (Metro report of performance measures) . Corrective action under this section may include amendment of the urban growth boundary, regional framework plan, functional plan or land use regulations as described in ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6)(b).

(2) Within two years of submitting a corrective action plan to the department, Metro shall demonstrate by reference to the performance measures described in ORS 197A.370 (Metro report of performance measures) that implementation of the plan has resulted in the buildable land supply and housing density within the urban growth boundary necessary to accommodate the estimated housing needs for each housing type as determined under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (3).

(3) The failure of Metro to demonstrate the buildable land supply and housing density necessary to accommodate housing needs as required under this section and ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) may be the basis for initiation of enforcement action pursuant to ORS 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) to 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) . [Formerly 197.302]

Source: Section 197A.372 — Metro evaluation of accommodation of needed housing; corrective action; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.368 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.368
192.368 Nondisclosure on request of home address, home telephone number and electronic mail address
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may submit a written request to a public body not to disclose a specified public record indicating the home address, personal telephone number or electronic mail address of the individual. A public body may not disclose the specified public record if the individual demonstrates to the satisfaction of the public body that the personal safety of the individual or the personal safety of a family member residing with the individual is in danger if the home address, personal telephone number or electronic mail address remains available for public inspection.

(2) The Attorney General shall adopt rules describing:

(a) The procedures for submitting the written request described in subsection (1) of this section.

(b) The evidence an individual shall provide to the public body to establish that disclosure of the home address, telephone number or electronic mail address of the individual would constitute a danger to personal safety. The evidence may include but is not limited to evidence that the individual or a family member residing with the individual has:

(A) Been a victim of domestic violence;

(B) Obtained an order issued under ORS 133.055 (Criminal citation) ;

(C) Contacted a law enforcement officer involving domestic violence or other physical abuse;

(D) Obtained a temporary restraining order or other no contact order to protect the individual from future physical abuse; or

(E) Filed other criminal or civil legal proceedings regarding physical protection.

(c) The procedures for submitting the written notification from the individual that disclosure of the home address, personal telephone number or electronic mail address of the individual no longer constitutes a danger to personal safety.

(3) A request described in subsection (1) of this section remains effective:

(a) Until the public body receives a written request for termination but no later than five years after the date that a public body receives the request; or

(b) In the case of a voter registration record, until the individual must update the individual’s voter registration, at which time the individual may apply for another exemption from disclosure.

(4) A public body may disclose a home address, personal telephone number or electronic mail address of an individual exempt from disclosure under subsection (1) of this section upon court order, on request from any law enforcement agency or with the consent of the individual.

(5) A public body may not be held liable for granting or denying an exemption from disclosure under this section or any other unauthorized release of a home address, personal telephone number or electronic mail address granted an exemption from disclosure under this section.

(6) This section does not apply to county property and lien records. [Formerly 192.445]

Note: 192.368 (Nondisclosure on request of home address, home telephone number and electronic mail address) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.368 — Nondisclosure on request of home address, home telephone number and electronic mail address; rules of procedure; duration of effect of request; liability; when not applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.630 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.630
192.630 Meetings of governing body to be open to public
Status: in_force

(1) All meetings of the governing body of a public body shall be open to the public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting except as otherwise provided by ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(2) A quorum of a governing body may not meet in private for the purpose of deciding on or deliberating toward a decision on any matter except as otherwise provided by ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(3) A governing body may not hold a meeting at any place where discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability is practiced. However, the fact that organizations with restricted membership hold meetings at the place does not restrict its use by a public body if use of the place by a restricted membership organization is not the primary purpose of the place or its predominant use.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Meetings of the governing body of a public body shall be held:

(A) Within the geographic boundaries over which the public body has jurisdiction;

(B) At the administrative headquarters of the public body;

(C) At the nearest practical location; or

(D) If the public body is a state, county, city or special district entity, within Indian country of a federally recognized Oregon Indian tribe that is within the geographic boundaries of this state. For purposes of this subparagraph, “Indian country” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. 1151.

(b) Training sessions may be held outside the jurisdiction as long as no deliberations toward a decision are involved.

(c) A joint meeting of two or more governing bodies or of one or more governing bodies and the elected officials of one or more federally recognized Oregon Indian tribes shall be held within the geographic boundaries over which one of the participating public bodies or one of the Oregon Indian tribes has jurisdiction or at the nearest practical location.

(d) Meetings may be held in locations other than those described in this subsection in the event of an actual emergency necessitating immediate action.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) It is discrimination on the basis of disability for a governing body of a public body to meet in a place inaccessible to persons with disabilities, or, upon request of a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, to fail to make a good faith effort to have an interpreter for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing provided at a regularly scheduled meeting. The sole remedy for discrimination on the basis of disability shall be as provided in ORS 192.680 (Enforcement of ORS 192.610 to 192.705) .

(b) The person requesting the interpreter shall give the governing body at least 48 hours’ notice of the request for an interpreter, shall provide the name of the requester, sign language preference and any other relevant information the governing body may request.

(c) If a meeting is held upon less than 48 hours’ notice, reasonable effort shall be made to have an interpreter present, but the requirement for an interpreter does not apply to emergency meetings.

(d) If certification of interpreters occurs under state or federal law, the Oregon Health Authority or other state or local agency shall try to refer only certified interpreters to governing bodies for purposes of this subsection.

(e) As used in this subsection, “good faith effort” includes, but is not limited to, contacting the department or other state or local agency that maintains a list of qualified interpreters and arranging for the referral of one or more qualified interpreters to provide interpreter services. [1973 c.172 §3; 1979 c.644 §2; 1989 c.1019 §1; 1995 c.626 §1; 2003 c.14 §95; 2005 c.663 §12; 2007 c.70 §52; 2007 c.100 §21; 2009 c.595 §173; 2017 c.482 §1; 2019 c.286 §1; 2021 c.367 §12]

Source: Section 192.630 — Meetings of governing body to be open to public; location of meetings; accommodation for person with disability; interpreters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.480 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.480
197.480 Planning for parks
Status: in_force

(1) Each city and county governing body shall provide for mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks as an allowed use:

(a) By zoning ordinance and by comprehensive plan designation on buildable lands within urban growth boundaries; and

(b) In areas planned and zoned for a residential density of six to 12 units per acre sufficient to accommodate the need established pursuant to subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(2) A city or county shall establish a projection of need for mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks based on:

(a) Population projections;

(b) Household income levels;

(c) Housing market trends of the region; and

(d) An inventory of mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks sited in areas planned and zoned or generally used for commercial, industrial or high density residential development.

(3) The inventory required by subsection (2)(d) and subsection (4) of this section shall establish the need for areas to be planned and zoned to accommodate the potential displacement of the inventoried mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, a city or county within Metro, shall inventory the mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks sited in areas planned and zoned or generally used for commercial, industrial or high density residential development.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A city or county may establish clear and objective criteria and standards for the placement and design of mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks.

(b) If a city or county requires a hearing before approval of a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park, application of the criteria and standards adopted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be the sole issue to be determined at the hearing.

(c) No criteria or standards established under paragraph (a) of this subsection may be adopted which would preclude the development of mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks within the intent of ORS 197.475 (Policy) to 197.493 (Placement and occupancy of recreational vehicle) . [1987 c.785 §4; 1989 c.648 §54; 2023 c.13 §84]

Source: Section 197.480 — Planning for parks; procedures; inventory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.007 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.007
190.007 Policy
Status: in_force

In the interest of furthering economy and efficiency in local government, intergovernmental cooperation is declared a matter of statewide concern. The provisions of ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) shall be liberally construed. [1967 c.550 §3]

Source: Section 190.007 — Policy; construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 186.010 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 186.010
186.010 State flag
Status: in_force

(1) A state flag is adopted to be used on all occasions when the state is officially and publicly represented, with the privilege of use by all citizens upon such occasions as may be fitting and appropriate. It shall bear on one side on a navy blue field the state escutcheon in gold, supported by 33 gold stars and bearing above the escutcheon the words “State of Oregon” in gold and below the escutcheon the figures “1859” in gold, and on the other side on a navy blue field a representation of the beaver in gold.

(2) The official colors of the State of Oregon are navy blue and gold. [Amended by 1959 c.120 §1]

Source: Section 186.010 — State flag; official colors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors186.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.335 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.335
197.335 Order for compliance with goals
Status: in_force

(1) An order issued under ORS 197.328 (Procedures to consider order to comply with goals) and the copy of the order mailed to the local government, state agency or special district shall set forth:

(a) The nature of the noncompliance, including, but not limited to, the contents of the comprehensive plan or land use regulation, if any, of a local government that do not comply with the goals or the contents of a plan, program or regulation affecting land use adopted by a state agency or special district that do not comply with the goals. In the case of a pattern or practice of decision-making which violates the goals, comprehensive plan or land use regulations, the order shall specify the decision-making which constitutes the pattern or practice, including specific provisions the Land Conservation and Development Commission believes are being misapplied;

(b) The specific lands, if any, within a local government for which the existing plan or land use regulation, if any, does not comply with the goals; and

(c) The corrective action decided upon by the commission, including the specific requirements, with which the local government, state agency or special district must comply. In the case of a pattern or practice of decision-making that violates an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation, the commission may require revisions to the comprehensive plan, land use regulations or local procedures which the commission believes are necessary to correct the pattern or practice. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, except as provided in subsection (3)(c) of this section, an enforcement order does not affect:

(A) Land use applications filed with a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order unless specifically identified by the order;

(B) Land use approvals issued by a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order; or

(C) The time limit for exercising land use approvals issued by a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order.

(2) Judicial review of a final order of the commission shall be governed by the provisions of ORS chapter 183 applicable to contested cases except as otherwise stated in this section. The commission’s final order shall include a clear statement of findings which set forth the basis for the order. Where a petition to review the order has been filed in the Court of Appeals, the commission shall transmit to the court the entire administrative record of the proceeding under review. Notwithstanding ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) (3) relating to a stay of enforcement of an agency order, an appellate court, before it may stay an order of the commission, shall give due consideration to the public interest in the continued enforcement of the commission’s order and may consider testimony or affidavits thereon. Upon review, an appellate court may affirm, reverse, modify or remand the order. The court shall reverse, modify or remand the order only if it finds:

(a) The order to be unlawful in substance or procedure, but error in procedure shall not be cause for reversal, modification or remand unless the court shall find that substantial rights of any party were prejudiced thereby;

(b) The order to be unconstitutional;

(c) The order is invalid because it exceeds the statutory authority of the agency; or

(d) The order is not supported by substantial evidence in the whole record.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the commission finds that in the interim period during which a local government, state agency or special district would be bringing itself into compliance with the commission’s order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) or subsection (2) of this section it would be contrary to the public interest in the conservation or sound development of land to allow the continuation of some or all categories of land use decisions or limited land use decisions, it shall, as part of its order, limit, prohibit or require the approval by the local government of applications for subdivisions, partitions, building permits, limited land use decisions or land use decisions until the plan, land use regulation or subsequent land use decisions and limited land use decisions are brought into compliance. The commission may issue an order that requires review of local decisions by a hearings officer or the Department of Land Conservation and Development before the local decision becomes final.

(b) Any requirement under this subsection may be imposed only if the commission finds that the activity, if continued, aggravates the goal, comprehensive plan or land use regulation violation and that the requirement is necessary to correct the violation.

(c) The limitations on enforcement orders under subsection (1)(c)(B) of this section shall not be interpreted to affect the commission’s authority to limit, prohibit or require application of specified criteria to subsequent land use decisions involving land use approvals issued by a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order.

(4) As part of its order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) or subsection (2) of this section, the commission may withhold grant funds from the local government to which the order is directed. As part of an order issued under this section, the commission may notify the officer responsible for disbursing state-shared revenues to withhold that portion of state-shared revenues to which the local government is entitled under ORS 221.770 (Revenue sharing to cities) , 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) and 366.800 (Appropriation from highway fund for cities) and ORS chapter 471 which represents the amount of state planning grant moneys previously provided the local government by the commission. The officer responsible for disbursing state-shared revenues shall withhold state-shared revenues as outlined in this section and shall release funds to the local government or department when notified to so do by the commission or its designee. The commission may retain a portion of the withheld revenues to cover costs of providing services incurred under the order, including use of a hearings officer or staff resources to monitor land use decisions and limited land use decisions or conduct hearings. The remainder of the funds withheld under this provision shall be released to the local government upon completion of requirements of the commission order.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As part of its order under this section, the commission may notify the officer responsible for disbursing funds from any grant or loan made by a state agency to withhold such funds from a special district to which the order is directed. The officer responsible for disbursing funds shall withhold funds as outlined in this section and shall release funds to the special district or department when notified to do so by the commission.

(b) The commission may retain a portion of the funds withheld to cover costs of providing services incurred under the order, including use of a hearings officer or staff resources to monitor land use decisions and limited land use decisions or conduct hearings. The remainder of the funds withheld under this provision shall be released to the special district upon completion of the requirements of the commission order.

(6) The commission may institute actions or proceedings for legal or equitable remedies in the Circuit Court for Marion County or in the circuit court for the county to which the commission’s order is directed or within which all or a portion of the applicable city is located to enforce compliance with the provisions of any order issued under this section or to restrain violations thereof. Such actions or proceedings may be instituted without the necessity of prior agency notice, hearing and order on an alleged violation. [1989 c.761 §7; 1991 c.817 §25; 1993 c.804 §11; 1995 c.301 §36; 1995 c.778 §1]

Note: The amendments to 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) by section 17, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 18, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) . (1) An order issued under ORS 197.328 (Procedures to consider order to comply with goals) and the copy of the order mailed to the local government, state agency or special district must set forth:

(a) The nature of the noncompliance, including, but not limited to, the contents of the comprehensive plan or land use regulation, if any, of a local government that do not comply with the goals or the contents of a plan, program or regulation affecting land use adopted by a state agency or special district that do not comply with the goals. In the case of a pattern or practice of decision-making, the order must specify the decision-making that constitutes the pattern or practice, including specific provisions the Land Conservation and Development Commission believes are being misapplied.

(b) The specific lands, if any, within a local government for which the existing plan or land use regulation, if any, does not comply with the goals.

(c) The corrective action decided upon by the commission, including the specific requirements, with which the local government, state agency or special district must comply. In the case of a pattern or practice of decision-making, the commission may require revisions to the comprehensive plan, land use regulations or local procedures which the commission believes are necessary to correct the pattern or practice. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, except as provided in subsection (3)(c) of this section, an enforcement order does not affect:

(A) Land use applications filed with a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order unless specifically identified by the order;

(B) Land use approvals issued by a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order; or

(C) The time limit for exercising land use approvals issued by a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order.

(2) Judicial review of a final order of the commission is governed by the provisions of ORS chapter 183 applicable to contested cases except as otherwise stated in this section. The commission’s final order must include a clear statement of findings which set forth the basis for the order. Where a petition to review the order has been filed in the Court of Appeals, the commission shall transmit to the court the entire administrative record of the proceeding under review. Notwithstanding ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) (3) relating to a stay of enforcement of an agency order, an appellate court, before it may stay an order of the commission, shall give due consideration to the public interest in the continued enforcement of the commission’s order and may consider testimony or affidavits thereon. Upon review, an appellate court may affirm, reverse, modify or remand the order. The court shall reverse, modify or remand the order only if it finds:

(a) The order to be unlawful in substance or procedure, but an error in procedure is not cause for reversal, modification or remand unless the court finds that substantial rights of any party were prejudiced thereby;

(b) The order to be unconstitutional;

(c) The order is invalid because it exceeds the statutory authority of the agency; or

(d) The order is not supported by substantial evidence in the whole record.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the commission finds that in the interim period during which a local government, state agency or special district would be bringing itself into compliance with the commission’s order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) or subsection (2) of this section it would be contrary to the public interest in the conservation or sound development of land to allow the continuation of some or all categories of land use decisions or limited land use decisions, it shall, as part of its order, limit, prohibit or require the approval by the local government of applications for subdivisions, partitions, building permits, limited land use decisions or land use decisions until the plan, land use regulation or subsequent land use decisions and limited land use decisions are brought into compliance. The commission may issue an order that requires review of local decisions by a hearings officer or the Department of Land Conservation and Development before the local decision becomes final.

(b) Any requirement under this subsection may be imposed only if the commission finds that the activity, if continued, aggravates the goal, comprehensive plan or land use regulation violation and that the requirement is necessary to correct the violation.

(c) The limitations on enforcement orders under subsection (1)(c)(B) of this section do not affect the commission’s authority to limit, prohibit or require application of specified criteria to subsequent land use decisions involving land use approvals issued by a local government prior to the date of adoption of the enforcement order.

(4) As part of its order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) or subsection (2) of this section, the commission may withhold grant funds from the local government to which the order is directed. As part of an order issued under this section, the commission may notify the officer responsible for disbursing state-shared revenues to withhold that portion of state-shared revenues to which the local government is entitled under ORS 221.770 (Revenue sharing to cities) , 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) and 366.800 (Appropriation from highway fund for cities) and ORS chapter 471 which represents the amount of state planning grant moneys previously provided the local government by the commission. The officer responsible for disbursing state-shared revenues shall withhold state-shared revenues as outlined in this section and shall release funds to the local government or department when notified to so do by the commission or its designee. The commission may retain a portion of the withheld revenues to cover costs of providing services incurred under the order, including use of a hearings officer or staff resources to monitor land use decisions and limited land use decisions or conduct hearings. The remainder of the funds withheld under this provision shall be released to the local government upon completion of requirements of the commission order.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As part of its order under this section, the commission may notify the officer responsible for disbursing funds from any grant or loan made by a state agency to withhold such funds from a special district to which the order is directed. The officer responsible for disbursing funds shall withhold funds as outlined in this section and shall release funds to the special district or department when notified to do so by the commission.

(b) The commission may retain a portion of the funds withheld to cover costs of providing services incurred under the order, including use of a hearings officer or staff resources to monitor land use decisions and limited land use decisions or conduct hearings. The remainder of the funds withheld under this provision shall be released to the special district upon completion of the requirements of the commission order.

(6) As part of its order under this section, upon finding a city failed to comply with ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) (13), the commission may, consistent with the principles in ORS 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) (1), require the city to:

(a) Comply with the housing acceleration agreement under ORS 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) (6).

(b) Take specific actions that are part of the city’s housing production strategy under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) .

(c) Impose appropriate models that have been developed by department, including model ordinances, procedures, actions or anti-displacement measures.

(d) Reduce maximum timelines for review of needed housing or specific types of housing or affordability levels, including through ministerial approval or any other expedited existing approval process.

(e) Take specific actions to waive or amend local ordinances.

(f) Forfeit grant funds under subsection (4) of this section.

(7) The commission may institute actions or proceedings for legal or equitable remedies in the Circuit Court for Marion County or in the circuit court for the county to which the commission’s order is directed or within which all or a portion of the applicable city is located to enforce compliance with the provisions of any order issued under this section or to restrain violations thereof. Such actions or proceedings may be instituted without the necessity of prior agency notice, hearing and order on an alleged violation.

Source: Section 197.335 — Order for compliance with goals; review of order; withholding grant funds; injunctions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.626 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.626
197.626 Submission of land use decisions that expand urban growth boundary or designate urban or rural reserves
Status: in_force

(1) A local government shall submit for review and the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall review the following final land use decisions in the manner provided for review of a work task under ORS 197.633 (Two phases of periodic review) and subject to subsection (3) of this section:

(a) An amendment of an urban growth boundary by a metropolitan service district that adds more than 100 acres to the area within its urban growth boundary;

(b) An amendment of an urban growth boundary by a city with a population of 2,500 or more within its urban growth boundary that adds more than 50 acres to the area within the urban growth boundary;

(c) A designation of an area as an urban reserve under ORS 197A.230 (Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250) to 197A.250 (Designation of certain Washington County lands) by a metropolitan service district or by a city with a population of 2,500 or more within its urban growth boundary;

(d) An amendment of the boundary of an urban reserve by a metropolitan service district;

(e) An amendment of the boundary of an urban reserve to add more than 50 acres to the urban reserve by a city with a population of 2,500 or more within its urban growth boundary; and

(f) A designation or an amendment to the designation of a rural reserve under ORS 197A.230 (Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250) to 197A.250 (Designation of certain Washington County lands) by a county, in coordination with a metropolitan service district, and the amendment of the designation.

(2) When the commission reviews a final land use decision of a metropolitan service district under subsection (1)(a), (c), (d) or (f) of this section, the commission shall issue a final order in writing within 180 days after the commission votes whether to approve the decision.

(3) When reviewing an amendment of an urban growth boundary under subsection (1)(b) of this section and ORS chapter 197A:

(a) At the request of and in coordination with the city, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall parse work tasks in a manner that allows the Department of Land Conservation and Development to issue final orders approving or remanding sequential phases required for completion of the work tasks, including a final order approving:

(A) An inventory of buildable lands and an opportunities analysis under a goal relating to economic activities or an inventory of buildable lands and a needs analysis under a goal relating to housing needs.

(B) An estimation of the land need under a goal relating to economic activities.

(C) Any response to the department regarding approval of the estimation of land need, including changes proposed to comprehensive plan designations or land use zones.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The director shall take action on each sequential phase of a work task described in paragraph (a) of this subsection not later than 90 days after the local government submits the phase for review, unless the local government waives the 90-day deadline or the commission grants the director an extension.

(B) If the director does not take action within the time period required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the sequential phase of the work task is deemed approved.

(c) The director may approve or remand a sequential phase of a work task or refer the phase of the work task to the commission for a decision. A decision by the director to approve or remand a phase of the work task may be appealed to the commission.

(d) The director shall provide a letter to the local government certifying the approval of each sequential phase of a work task, unless an interested party has filed a timely objection to the phase of the work task consistent with administrative rules for conducting periodic review.

(4) A final order of the commission under this section may be appealed to the Court of Appeals in the manner described in ORS 197.650 (Appeal to Court of Appeals) and 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) . [1999 c.622 §14; 2001 c.672 §10; 2003 c.793 §4; 2007 c.723 §7; 2011 c.469 §1; 2014 c.92 §6; 2017 c.521 §1]

Source: Section 197.626 — Submission of land use decisions that expand urban growth boundary or designate urban or rural reserves , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.468 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.468
192.468 Discretion of Public Records Advocate in dispute resolution services
Status: in_force

Consistent with ORS 192.464 (Facilitated dispute resolution services of Public Records Advocate) and rules adopted thereunder, the Public Records Advocate possesses sole discretion over the conduct of facilitated dispute resolution sessions. [2017 c.728 §3]

Source: Section 192.468 — Discretion of Public Records Advocate in dispute resolution services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.435 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.435
194.435 Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to the subject matter of this chapter among states that enact the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. [2013 c.219 §49]

Source: Section 194.435 — Uniformity of application and construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.606 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.606
192.606 Civil liability for violation of ORS 192.583 to 192.607
Status: in_force

(1) Any customer who suffers any ascertainable loss as a result of a willful violation of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) by any person, may bring an individual action in an appropriate court to recover actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater.

(2) Any customer who suffers any ascertainable loss as a result of a negligent violation of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) by any person, may bring an individual action in an appropriate court to recover actual damages.

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(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this section.

(b) The court may not award attorney fees to the state or a political subdivision of the state if the state or political subdivision prevails in an action under this section.

(4) An action to enforce any provision of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) must be commenced within two years after the date on which the violation occurred.

(5) Evidence obtained in violation of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) is inadmissible in any proceeding. [Formerly 192.590]

Source: Section 192.606 — Civil liability for violation of ORS 192.583 to 192.607; attorney fees; status of evidence obtained in violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.822 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.822
192.822 Address Confidentiality Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Address Confidentiality Program is established in the Department of Justice to:

(a) Protect the confidentiality of the actual address of a health care provider or a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking, bias or human trafficking; and

(b) Prevent assailants or potential assailants of the health care provider or victim from finding the health care provider or victim through public records.

(2) The Attorney General shall designate a substitute address for a program participant and act as the agent of the program participant for purposes of service of all legal process in this state and receiving and forwarding first-class, certified or registered mail.

(3) The Attorney General is not required to forward any packages or mail other than first-class, certified or registered mail to the program participant.

(4) The Attorney General is not required to track or otherwise maintain records of any mail received on behalf of a program participant unless the mail is certified or registered. [2005 c.821 §2; 2009 c.468 §2; 2023 c.228 §42; 2023 c.549 §9]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.822 — Address Confidentiality Program; substitute addresses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.930 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.930
198.930 Plan for dissolution and liquidation
Status: in_force

The plan of dissolution and liquidation may include provision for transfer and conveyance of all assets of the district to any other district or, in the case of a county service district, to the county in which the district is located, which has the authority to and agrees to assume the outstanding indebtedness of the dissolving district, if any, and to continue to furnish similar services to the inhabitants of the district. [1971 c.727 §51; 1987 c.504 §8]

Source: Section 198.930 — Plan for dissolution and liquidation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.603 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.603
192.603 Procedure for disclosure to law enforcement agency
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Account information” means, whether or not the financial institution has an account under a particular customer’s name, the number of customer account items dishonored or that created overdrafts, dollar volume of dishonored items and items that when paid created overdrafts, a statement explaining any credit arrangement between the financial institution and the customer to pay overdrafts, dates and amounts of deposits and debits to a customer’s account, copies of deposit slips and deposited items, the account balance on such dates, a copy of the customer’s signature card and the dates the account opened or closed.

(b) “Secure electronic message” means an electronic message that is encrypted or otherwise transmitted in a manner that is reasonably calculated to prevent accidental, unlawful or unauthorized disclosure or access to parties not authorized to receive or access the electronic message.

(2) When a police or sheriff’s department or district attorney’s office in this state requests account information from a financial institution to assist in a criminal investigation, the financial institution shall supply a statement setting forth the requested account information with respect to a customer or a customer account specified by the police or sheriff’s department or district attorney’s office, for a period of up to three months prior to and three months following the date of occurrence of the account transaction giving rise to the criminal investigation. The disclosure statement required under this subsection may include only account information as defined in subsection (1) of this section. If the police or sheriff’s department or district attorney’s office makes the request by sending a secure electronic message to the financial institution, the financial institution shall respond to the request in a secure electronic message. The police or sheriff’s department or district attorney’s office requesting the information shall, within 24 hours of making the request, confirm the request in a written or secure electronic message delivered or mailed to the financial institution, setting forth the nature of the account information sought, the time period for which account information is sought, and that the information has been requested pursuant to a criminal investigation. [Formerly 192.585; 2019 c.399 §6]

Source: Section 192.603 — Procedure for disclosure to law enforcement agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.480 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.480
190.480 Definition for ORS 190.480 to 190.490
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 190.480 (Definition for ORS 190.480 to 190.490) to 190.490 (Approval of agreement by Attorney General) , “state agency” or “agency” means every state officer, board, commission, department, institution, branch or agency of state government whose costs are paid wholly or in part from funds held in the State Treasury. [1991 c.137 §1]

Note: 190.480 (Definition for ORS 190.480 to 190.490) to 190.490 (Approval of agreement by Attorney General) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 190 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 190.480 — Definition for ORS 190.480 to 190.490 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.312 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.312
197A.312 Cities with population of 10,000 or greater
Status: in_force

(1) As an alternative to the method prescribed in ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) (5)(a), the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt a method by which a city outside Metro that has a population of 10,000 or greater may evaluate or amend its urban growth boundary.

(2) The commission shall design the method so that:

(a) A city using the method:

(A) Will have within its boundaries sufficient buildable lands and other development capacity, including land and capacity for needed housing and employment opportunities, to meet the growth in population and employment forecast to occur over a 14-year period.

(B) Will not become less efficient in its use of land as a result of a change to the urban growth boundary.

(b) The urban population per square mile will continue to increase over time on a statewide basis and in major regions of the state, including that portion of the Willamette Valley outside of Metro.

(c) The rate of conversion of agricultural and forest lands to urban uses does not increase over time in any major region of the state.

(3) Under the method adopted by the commission:

(a) A city’s determination of the amount of buildable lands sufficient for needed housing, employment and other urban uses must be based on the population and employment growth forecast to occur over a 14-year period.

(b) A city’s determination of the supply and development capacity of lands within its urban growth boundary must be based on:

(A) An inventory of vacant and partially vacant buildable lands within the urban growth boundary;

(B) The comprehensive plan designation and the zoning of the portion of the buildable lands that is urban; and

(C) Factors established by the commission for forecasting:

(i) The development and redevelopment capacity of urbanizable lands within the urban growth boundary; and

(ii) The redevelopment capacity of developed urban lands within the urban growth boundary.

(c) A city’s determination of the supply and development capacity of lands the city proposes to include within the urban growth boundary must be based on:

(A) An inventory of vacant and partially vacant lands; and

(B) Factors established by the commission for forecasting the development and redevelopment capacity of the lands.

(d) A city shall consider a range or combination of measures identified by rule of the commission to accommodate future need for land within the urban growth boundary and implement at least one measure or satisfy an alternate performance standard established by the commission. The commission shall design the alternate performance standard so that the standard is satisfied when the city:

(A) Has a development code that contains specified provisions designed to encourage the development of needed housing; and

(B) Demonstrates that, during the preceding planning period, the city:

(i) If located in the Willamette Valley, exceeded the median rate of redevelopment and infill for cities with a population of 10,000 or greater in the Willamette Valley that are outside of the boundaries of Metro by an amount set by commission rule; and

(ii) If located outside of the Willamette Valley, exceeded the median rate of redevelopment and infill for cities with a population of 10,000 or greater that are outside the Willamette Valley by an amount set by commission rule.

(e) A city shall demonstrate that lands included within the urban growth boundary:

(A) Include sufficient serviceable land for at least a seven-year period.

(B) Can all be serviceable over a 14-year period.

(f) Lands included within the urban growth boundary:

(A) Must be planned and zoned for categories of land uses in amounts that are roughly proportional to the land need determined for each category of use;

(B) Must be planned and zoned for an intensity of use that is generally consistent with the estimates that were used to determine the amount of land needed;

(C) Must be planned and zoned to meet the requirements for needed housing, and those requirements must be specified by rule of the commission in a manner that is as objective as practicable; and

(D) May be either:

(i) Planned and zoned, or otherwise conditioned, to avoid significantly affecting a state highway, a state highway interchange or a freight route designated in the Oregon Highway Plan; or

(ii) Allowed to significantly affect a state highway, a state highway interchange or a freight route designated in the Oregon Highway Plan subject to mitigation, consistent with rules of the commission, if the lands are planned and zoned for compact urban development or industrial uses.

(4) For purposes of subsection (3)(a) of this section, population growth must be forecast as provided in ORS 195.033 (Area population forecasts) . Employment growth must be forecast based on the population growth forecast for the city or the employment growth forecast issued by the Employment Department for the county or region. The commission shall establish factors, by rule, for converting the forecasted population and employment growth into forecasts of land need for housing, employment and other categories of uses. The factors must:

(a) Be based on an empirical evaluation of the relation between population and employment growth and the rate and trends of land utilization in the recent past in the applicable major region of the state;

(b) Reflect consideration by the commission of any significant changes occurring or expected to occur in the markets for urban land uses in that major region of the state;

(c) Be designed to encourage an increase in the land use efficiency of a city, subject to market conditions; and

(d) Provide a range of policy choices for a city about the form of its future growth.

(5) For purposes of subsection (3)(b) of this section, the commission shall establish factors for supply and development capacity that are:

(a) Based on an empirical evaluation of the population and employment growth that has occurred on similarly situated lands through development and redevelopment;

(b) Based on consideration by the commission of any significant changes occurring or expected to occur in the markets for urban land uses in that major region of the state;

(c) Designed to encourage an increase in the land use efficiency of the city, subject to market conditions; and

(d) Designed to provide a range of policy choices for a city about the form of its future growth.

(6) For purposes of subsection (3)(c) of this section, the commission shall establish factors that are:

(a) Based on an empirical evaluation of the population and employment growth that has occurred on similarly situated lands through development and redevelopment;

(b) Based on consideration by the commission of any significant changes occurring or expected to occur in the markets for urban land uses in each major region of the state;

(c) Designed to encourage an increase in the land use efficiency of the city, subject to market conditions; and

(d) Designed to provide a range of policy choices for a city about the form of its future growth.

(7) For lands that are included within an urban growth boundary pursuant to this section and not made serviceable within 20 years after the date of their inclusion, the commission may provide by rule that:

(a) The lands must be removed from within the urban growth boundary the next time the city evaluates the urban growth boundary; or

(b) The planned development capacity of the lands must be reduced if there are significant increases in the cost of making the lands serviceable.

(8) When lands included within the urban growth boundary pursuant to this section are planned and zoned for industrial or residential uses, the lands must remain planned and zoned for the use unless a rule of the commission allows a change in planning and zoning based on a significant change in circumstance. [2013 c.575 §5; 2013 c.575 §10; 2015 c.248 §1; 2023 c.13 §95]

Source: Section 197A.312 — Cities with population of 10,000 or greater; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.760 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.760
192.760 Relationship of ORS 192.715 to 192.760 to federal law
Status: in_force

ORS 192.715 (Short title) to 192.760 (Relationship of ORS 192.715 to 192.760 to federal law) modify, limit, and supersede the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq., but do not modify, limit or supersede section 101(c) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. 7003(b). [2013 c.221 §9]

Note: See note under 192.715 (Short title) .

Source: Section 192.760 — Relationship of ORS 192.715 to 192.760 to federal law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.090 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.090
200.090 Contracting agencies to pursue policy of providing opportunities
Status: in_force

Contracting agencies shall aggressively pursue a policy of providing opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses and shall cooperate with the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity to determine the best means by which to make such opportunities available. [1989 c.1043 §10; 2015 c.565 §8; 2023 c.497 §8]

Source: Section 200.090 — Contracting agencies to pursue policy of providing opportunities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.589 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.589
192.589 Financial institution records of deceased individual
Status: in_force

(1) At any time after an individual dies, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may deliver to a financial institution the written notice and request described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A written notice and request under this section must:

(a) Include the name, last known address and Social Security number of the deceased individual;

(b) State the date of the deceased individual’s death;

(c) State that the deceased individual received public assistance or medical assistance that was subject to a claim for reimbursement under ORS 411.640 (Overpayments of public assistance or medical assistance) , 411.708 (Recovery of supplemental income program assistance from certain estates) , 411.795 (Claim against estate of deceased recipient of general assistance) or 416.350 (Recovery of medical assistance) ; and

(d) Request that the financial institution provide all or any part of the following information to the department or the authority:

(A) Whether the financial institution held on the date of the deceased individual’s death any deposit account in the deceased individual’s name or in more than one name, one of which is the deceased individual’s name;

(B) The balance on deposit in each deposit account described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph on the date of the deceased individual’s death;

(C) The name of each person to whom the financial institution disbursed funds from a deposit account described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph on or after the date of the deceased individual’s death, if the financial institution closed the deposit account on or after the date of the deceased individual’s death;

(D) A record of the activity in each of the deposit accounts described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph in the period that begins 30 days before the date of the deceased individual’s death and ends on the date of the deceased individual’s death;

(E) A copy of any affidavit or declaration the financial institution received under ORS 708A.430 (Disposition of deposit on death of depositor) or 723.466 (Disposition of deposit on death of depositor) ; and

(F) The name and address of any person named as an owner of a deposit account described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, if the financial institution has the information in the financial institution’s records.

(3) The department or the authority may submit an affidavit or declaration under ORS 708A.430 (Disposition of deposit on death of depositor) or 723.466 (Disposition of deposit on death of depositor) at the same time the department or authority submits a notice and request under subsection (2) of this section, except that a declaration under ORS 708A.430 (Disposition of deposit on death of depositor) must be submitted no earlier than 46 days after the death of the depositor and no later than 76 days after the death of the depositor.

(4) The department and the authority shall reimburse a financial institution as provided in ORS 192.602 (Time for compliance) for all reasonable costs and expenses the financial institution incurs to provide information in response to a notice and request under subsection (2) of this section. [2015 c.129 §2; 2017 c.51 §3; 2023 c.84 §3]

Source: Section 192.589 — Financial institution records of deceased individual; disclosure to Department of Human Services or Oregon Health Authority; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.749 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.749
198.749 Economic feasibility statement for district formation
Status: in_force

Before circulating a petition for formation of a district, the persons designated on the petition as the chief petitioners shall complete an economic feasibility statement for the proposed district. The economic feasibility statement shall form the basis for the proposed permanent rate limit for operating taxes required by ORS 198.750 (Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization) (1)(g). The economic feasibility statement shall contain:

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

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

(3) A proposed first year line item operating budget and a projected third year line item operating budget for the new district that demonstrate its economic feasibility. [1989 c.92 §2; 1997 c.541 §342]

Source: Section 198.749 — Economic feasibility statement for district formation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.365 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.365
197.365 Application
Status: in_force

Unless the applicant requests to use the procedure set forth in a comprehensive plan and land use regulations, a local government shall use the following procedure for an expedited land division, as described in ORS 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) , or a middle housing land division under ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) :

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(a) If the application for a land division is incomplete, the local government shall notify the applicant of exactly what information is missing within 21 days of receipt of the application and allow the applicant to submit the missing information. For purposes of computation of time under this section, the application shall be deemed complete on the date the applicant submits the requested information or refuses in writing to submit it.

(b) If the application was complete when first submitted or the applicant submits the requested additional information within 180 days of the date the application was first submitted, approval or denial of the application shall be based upon the standards and criteria that were applicable at the time the application was first submitted.

(2) The local government shall provide written notice of the receipt of the completed application for a land division to any state agency, local government or special district responsible for providing public facilities or services to the development and to owners of property within 100 feet of the entire contiguous site for which the application is made. The notification list shall be compiled from the most recent property tax assessment roll. For purposes of appeal to the referee under ORS 197.375 (Appeal of local government to referee) , this requirement shall be deemed met when the local government can provide an affidavit or other certification that such notice was given. Notice shall also be provided to any neighborhood or community planning organization recognized by the governing body and whose boundaries include the site.

(3) The notice required under subsection (2) of this section shall:

(a) State:

(A) The deadline for submitting written comments;

(B) That issues that may provide the basis for an appeal to the referee must be raised in writing prior to the expiration of the comment period; and

(C) That issues must be raised with sufficient specificity to enable the local government to respond to the issue.

(b) Set forth, by commonly used citation, the applicable criteria for the decision.

(c) Set forth the street address or other easily understood geographical reference to the subject property.

(d) State the place, date and time that comments are due.

(e) State a time and place where copies of all evidence submitted by the applicant will be available for review.

(f) Include the name and telephone number of a local government contact person.

(g) Briefly summarize the local decision-making process for the land division decision being made.

(4) After notice under subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the local government shall:

(a) Provide a 14-day period for submission of written comments prior to the decision.

(b) Make a decision to approve or deny the application within 63 days of receiving a completed application, based on whether it satisfies the substantive requirements of the applicable land use regulations. An approval may include conditions to ensure that the application meets the applicable land use regulations. For applications subject to this section, the local government:

(A) Shall not hold a hearing on the application; and

(B) Shall issue a written determination of compliance or noncompliance with applicable land use regulations that includes a summary statement explaining the determination. The summary statement may be in any form reasonably intended to communicate the local government’s basis for the determination.

(c) Provide notice of the decision to the applicant and to those who received notice under subsection (2) of this section within 63 days of the date of a completed application. The notice of decision shall include:

(A) The summary statement described in paragraph (b)(B) of this subsection; and

(B) An explanation of appeal rights under ORS 197.375 (Appeal of local government to referee) . [1995 c.595 §8; 2015 c.260 §3; 2021 c.103 §6]

Source: Section 197.365 — Application; notice to neighbors; comment period , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.735 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.735
192.735 Evidentiary rules concerning authenticated electronic record
Status: in_force

(1) Legal material in an electronic record that is authenticated under ORS 192.730 (Authentication of electronic official record) is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material.

(2) If another state has adopted a law substantially similar to ORS 192.715 (Short title) to 192.760 (Relationship of ORS 192.715 to 192.760 to federal law) , legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official and authenticated by the official publisher in that state is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material.

(3) A party contesting the authentication of legal material in an electronic record authenticated under ORS 192.730 (Authentication of electronic official record) has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the record is not authentic. [2013 c.221 §4]

Note: See note under 192.715 (Short title) .

Source: Section 192.735 — Evidentiary rules concerning authenticated electronic record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.540 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.540
198.540 Notice prior to adoption of ordinance affecting regulation
Status: in_force

(1) Except in an emergency, an ordinance adopting, amending or repealing a regulation shall not be considered or voted upon by a district board unless the ordinance is included in the published agenda of the meeting. The agenda of a meeting shall state the time, date and place of the meeting, give a brief description of the ordinances to be considered at the meeting and state that copies of the ordinances are available at the office of the district board.

(2) The presiding officer shall cause the agenda to be published not more than 10 days nor less than four days before the meeting, in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the district or, if there is no such newspaper, in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the district is located. The presiding officer may also cause the agenda:

(a) To be posted in three public places within the district at least 10 days before the meeting; or

(b) To be published by radio and television stations broadcasting in the district as provided by ORS 193.310 (Definitions for ORS 193.310 to 193.360) and 193.320 (Radio and television broadcasts as supplement to newspaper publication) . [1971 c.268 §4]

Source: Section 198.540 — Notice prior to adoption of ordinance affecting regulation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.750 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.750
198.750 Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization
Status: in_force

(1) If a proposal for formation or change of organization of a district is made by petition, the petition shall:

(a) State that the petition is filed pursuant to ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(b) State the names of all affected districts and all affected counties.

(c) Designate the principal Act of each affected district.

(d) State the nature of the proposal, whether formation of a district or change of organization and the kind of change proposed.

(e) State whether the territory subject to the petition is inhabited or uninhabited.

(f) If the petition is for formation, and district board members are elected, state the number of members on the board.

(g) If the petition is for formation, include a proposed permanent rate limit for operating taxes sufficient to support the services and functions described in the economic feasibility statement required by ORS 198.749 (Economic feasibility statement for district formation) . A tax rate limit need not be included in the petition if no tax revenues are necessary to support the services and functions described in the economic feasibility statement. The tax rate limit shall be expressed in dollars per thousand dollars of assessed value. The tax rate limit shall be calculated for the latest tax year for which the assessed value of the proposed district is available.

(h) Set forth any proposed terms and conditions, if any, to which a proposed formation or change of organization is to be subject.

(i) State, or indicate opposite each signature, whether the signers of the petition are landowners within the district or electors registered in the district, or both.

(j) Request that proceedings be taken for the formation or change of organization proposed.

(2) If the petition proposes formation of a district, the petition shall set forth a description of the boundaries of the territory proposed to be included in the district. If the petition proposes annexation or withdrawal of territory, the petition shall set forth a description of the boundaries of the territory to be annexed or withdrawn.

(3) If a petition proposes formation of a district, or consolidation or merger of districts, the petition may propose a name for the new district or for the surviving or successor district.

(4) The circulator of the petition shall certify on each signature sheet of the petition that the circulator witnessed the signing of the signature sheet by each individual whose signature appears on the signature sheet. [1971 c.727 §§13,14; 1983 c.83 §8; 1989 c.92 §3; 1997 c.541 §343; 1999 c.318 §21; 2007 c.848 §20]

Source: Section 198.750 — Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.756 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.756
197.756 Farm use assessment in area identified for urban services
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the sale of a lot or parcel located inside an urban growth boundary that is assessed at its value for farm use under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) , the lot or parcel shall be disqualified for farm use assessment if:

(a) The lot or parcel is in an area identified for urban services under ORS 197.754 (Land identified for urban services) ; and

(b) The urban services are available by ordinance for urbanization.

(2) Disqualification under subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to the sale of a lot or parcel to the owner’s spouse, parent, stepparent, grandparent, sister, brother, daughter, son, stepchild or grandchild, or sale to a lessee of the owner if the lessee is conducting farm use as defined in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) on the lot or parcel at the time of sale. [1999 c.503 §6; 2001 c.104 §69]

Source: Section 197.756 — Farm use assessment in area identified for urban services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.452 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.452
199.452 Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

A commission shall adopt, and may from time to time amend, rules to govern the proceedings before the commission. Except as provided in ORS 183.315 (Application of provisions of chapter to certain agencies) (1), a commission shall adopt and amend its rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [Formerly 199.525; 1983 c.336 §4]

Source: Section 199.452 — Adoption of rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.075 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.075
197.075 Department of Land Conservation and Development
Status: in_force

The Department of Land Conservation and Development is established. The department shall consist of the Land Conservation and Development Commission, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development and their subordinate officers and employees. [1973 c.80 §4]

Source: Section 197.075 — Department of Land Conservation and Development , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.418 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.418
192.418 Effect of failure of Attorney General, district attorney or elected official to take timely action on inspection petition
Status: in_force

(1) The failure of the Attorney General or district attorney to issue an order under ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) , 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) or 192.415 (Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records) denying, granting, or denying in part and granting in part a petition to require disclosure within seven days from the day of receipt of the petition shall be treated as an order denying the petition for the purpose of determining whether a person may institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief under ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) , 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) or 192.415 (Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records) .

(2) The failure of an elected official to deny, grant, or deny in part and grant in part a request to inspect or receive a copy of a public record within seven days from the day of receipt of the request shall be treated as a denial of the request for the purpose of determining whether a person may institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief under ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) , 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) or 192.415 (Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records) . [Formerly 192.465]

Source: Section 192.418 — Effect of failure of Attorney General, district attorney or elected official to take timely action on inspection petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.040 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.040
193.040 Publication on weekdays in daily paper
Status: in_force

Where publication of any form of notice for successive or consecutive days in a daily paper is provided for by statute, the publication of such notice on weekdays is a full compliance with such statute.

Source: Section 193.040 — Publication on weekdays in daily paper , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.380 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.380
192.380 Immunity from liability for disclosure of certain personal information
Status: in_force

(1) A public body or any official of the public body that determines that a party requesting information under ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (3), 192.363 (Contents of certain requests for disclosure) or 192.365 (Disclosure of information pertaining to home care worker, personal support worker, operator of child care facility, exempt child care provider or operator of adult foster home) has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest requires disclosure in a particular instance is immune from civil or criminal liability associated with the disclosure.

(2) A public body that receives a request for disclosure of records under ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (3) or 192.365 (Disclosure of information pertaining to home care worker, personal support worker, operator of child care facility, exempt child care provider or operator of adult foster home) is entitled to recover the cost of complying with ORS 192.363 (Contents of certain requests for disclosure) without regard to whether the public body determines that the party requesting disclosure has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest requires disclosure in a particular instance. [Formerly 192.497]

Note: 192.380 (Immunity from liability for disclosure of certain personal information) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.380 — Immunity from liability for disclosure of certain personal information; recovery of costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.091 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.091
190.091 Board of directors duties
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of an intergovernmental entity described in ORS 190.088 (Alternative intergovernmental entity for transportation) shall perform all of the following:

(a) Before the entity may impose ad valorem property taxes, establish one or more transit advisory councils representative of each zone in which ad valorem property taxes are to be imposed. If the entity elects to not establish zones, the entity need establish only one transit advisory council. Council members shall be appointed by the board following nomination of proposed members by affected cities and counties.

(b) Maintain adequate levels of communication between affected local governments and the board of directors.

(c) Cause to be performed an annual report of standard transit performance metrics and an annual audit that satisfies the federal audit requirements for the expenditure of federal funds by state and local governments.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the governing bodies of three or more cities or counties with territory within the boundaries of the intergovernmental entity file a written notice with the board of directors alleging that any of the actions required under subsection (1) of this section are not being adequately performed, the board of directors and the notifying governing bodies shall within 60 days conduct a mediation session with a mediator qualified to perform mediation under ORS 36.100 (Policy for ORS 36.100 to 36.238) to 36.238 (Application of ORS 36.210 and 36.220 to 36.238) , in order to resolve the dispute.

(b) One-half of the cost of the mediation shall be borne by the intergovernmental entity and the remaining one-half of the cost shall be borne by the cities and counties that served notice under this subsection. [2017 c.425 §3]

Note: See second note under 190.088 (Alternative intergovernmental entity for transportation) .

Source: Section 190.091 — Board of directors duties; city and county mediation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.925 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.925
198.925 Findings of fact by district board
Status: in_force

(1) When dissolution proceedings have been initiated, the district board shall make findings of fact that include:

(a) The amount of each outstanding bond, coupon and other indebtedness, with a general description of the indebtedness and the name of the holder and owner of each, if known.

(b) A description of each parcel of real property and interest in real property and, if the property was acquired for delinquent taxes or assessments, the amount of such taxes and assessments on each parcel of property.

(c) The amount of uncollected taxes, assessments and charges levied by the district and the amount upon each lot or tract of land.

(d) A description of the personal property and of all other assets of the district.

(e) The estimated cost of dissolution.

(2) The district board shall propose a plan of dissolution and liquidation.

(3) Within 30 days after initiation of the dissolution proceeding, the findings of fact and the proposed plan of dissolution and liquidation shall be filed in the office of the county clerk and shall be available for inspection by any interested person. [1971 c.727 §50; 2011 c.9 §21]

Source: Section 198.925 — Findings of fact by district board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.362 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.362
197A.362 Timing of Metro accommodation of needed housing
Status: in_force

(1) Metro shall complete the inventory, determination and analysis required under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (3) not later than six years after completion of the previous inventory, determination and analysis.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Metro shall take such action as necessary under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6)(a) to accommodate one-half of a 20-year buildable land supply determined under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (3) within one year of completing the analysis.

(b) Metro shall take all final action under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6)(a) necessary to accommodate a 20-year buildable land supply determined under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (3) within two years of completing the analysis.

(c) The metropolitan service district shall take action under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6)(b), within one year after the analysis required under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (3)(b) is completed, to provide sufficient buildable land within the urban growth boundary to accommodate the estimated housing needs for 20 years from the time the actions are completed.

(d) The metropolitan service district shall consider and adopt new measures that the governing body deems appropriate under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6)(b).

(3) The commission may grant an extension to the time limits of subsection (2) of this section if the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development determines that the metropolitan service district has provided good cause for failing to meet the time limits.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Metro shall establish a process to expand the urban growth boundary to accommodate a need for land for a public school that cannot reasonably be accommodated within the existing urban growth boundary. Metro shall design the process to:

(A) Accommodate a need that must be accommodated between periodic analyses of urban growth boundary capacity required by subsection (1) of this section; and

(B) Provide for a final decision on a proposal to expand the urban growth boundary within four months after submission of a complete application by a large school district as defined in ORS 195.110 (School facility plan for large school districts) .

(b) At the request of a large school district, Metro shall assist the district to identify school sites required by the school facility planning process described in ORS 195.110 (School facility plan for large school districts) . A need for a public school is a specific type of identified land need under ORS 197A.355 (Priority of land to be included within Metro urban growth boundary) (3).

(5) At least three years after completing its most recent demonstration of sufficient buildable lands under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) , Metro may, on a single occasion, revise the determination and analysis required as part of the demonstration for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Metro’s urban growth boundary, provided:

(a) One or more cities within Metro have proposed a development that would require expansion of the urban growth boundary;

(b) The city or cities proposing the development have provided evidence to Metro that the proposed development would provide additional needed housing to the needed housing included in the most recent determination and analysis;

(c) The location chosen for the proposed development is adjacent to the city proposing the development; and

(d) The location chosen for the proposed development is located within an area designated and acknowledged as an urban reserve.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If Metro, after revising its most recent determination and analysis pursuant to subsection (5) of this section, concludes that an expansion of its urban growth boundary is warranted, Metro may take action to expand its urban growth boundary in one or more locations to accommodate the proposed development, provided the urban growth boundary expansion does not exceed a total of 1,000 acres.

(b) If Metro expands its urban growth boundary under this subsection, Metro:

(A) Must adopt the urban growth boundary expansion not more than four years after completing its most recent demonstration of sufficient buildable lands under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) ; and

(B) Is exempt from the boundary location requirements described in the statewide land use planning goals relating to urbanization. [Formerly 197.299]

Source: Section 197A.362 — Timing of Metro accommodation of needed housing; lands for public schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.940 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.940
198.940 Dissolution without election
Status: in_force

The election required by ORS 198.935 (Election on dissolution) shall be dispensed with and the county board shall declare the district dissolved and proceed in accordance with ORS 198.945 (Trustees for dissolved district) , if the county board finds that dissolution is in the interest of the people of the county and:

(1) The territory within the affected district is uninhabited;

(2) The district has failed regularly to elect district board members in accordance with the principal Act of the district;

(3) For a county service district, dissolution is required due to an absence of public need for continuation of the district, as provided in ORS 451.620 (Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date) ; or

(4) For a county service district, the district is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was formed. [1971 c.727 §53; 1987 c.504 §9; 2009 c.496 §1]

Source: Section 198.940 — Dissolution without election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.800 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.800
190.800 Vacation, modification and correction of award
Status: in_force

A party may petition a court for vacation, modification or correction of an arbitration award under ORS 190.790 (Relief) in the manner provided by ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) and 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) . The court may vacate an award only if there is a basis to vacate the award described in ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) (1)(a) to (d). The court may modify or correct an award only for the grounds given in ORS 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) . [1981 c.857 §11; 2003 c.598 §36]

Source: Section 190.800 — Vacation, modification and correction of award , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.308 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.308
195.308 Exception to requirement for compensation
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the requirement to pay just compensation for certain land use regulations under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) (1), compensation is not due for:

(1) The enforcement or enactment of a land use regulation established in ORS 30.930 (Definitions for ORS 30.930 to 30.947) to 30.947 (Effect of siting of destination resorts or other nonfarm or nonforest uses) , 527.310 (Definitions for ORS 527.310 to 527.370) to 527.370 (Disposition of receipts) , 561.995 (Civil penalties) , 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) , 570.010 (County horticultural inspectors) to 570.050 (Cooperation of peace officers in enforcing quarantines) , 570.105 (Definitions for ORS 570.110 to 570.190) to 570.190 (Notices) , 570.305 (Department officials to prevent introduction of plant pests) , 570.310 (Cooperation with interested groups and agencies) , 570.320 (Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state) to 570.360 (Department to present evidence of violations) , 570.405 (Department may establish control areas) , 570.412 (Making contracts and receiving funds to carry out control order) , 570.420 (Cherry fruit fly control area inspector) , 570.425 (Inspector has access to land in area) , 570.450 (Rapeseed control areas) , 570.700 (Definitions for ORS 570.700 to 570.710) to 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) , 570.755 (Definition of invasive species) , 570.770 (Invasive Species Council) , 570.775 (Officers) , 570.780 (Invasive Species Coordinator) , 570.790 (Advisory and technical committees) , 570.800 (Invasive Species Council Account) , 570.995 (Civil penalties for quarantine or control area order violations) , 596.095 (Definitions for ORS 596.100, 596.105 and 596.995) , 596.100 (Registration of products used for treatment of animals) , 596.105 (Products exempt from registration) , 596.393 (Burning or burial of carcasses to control disease) , 596.990 (Penalties) or 596.995 (Civil penalties) or in administrative rules or statewide plans implementing these statutes.

(2) The enforcement, adoption or amendment of a rule adopted or amended by the State Board of Forestry:

(a) As part of the rule package described in ORS 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) .

(b) After the board has considered reports that pertain to the rule from the Adaptive Management Program Committee and the Independent Research and Science Team described in ORS 527.732 (Adaptive Management Program Committee) and 527.733 (Independent Research and Science Team) . [2007 c.490 §1; 2009 c.98 §11; 2015 c.203 §27; 2022 c.33 §9]

Note: The amendments to 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation) by section 65, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 61 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ). 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation) , as amended by section 65, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation) . Notwithstanding the requirement to pay just compensation for certain land use regulations under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) (1), compensation is not due for the enforcement or enactment of a land use regulation established in ORS 30.930 (Definitions for ORS 30.930 to 30.947) to 30.947 (Effect of siting of destination resorts or other nonfarm or nonforest uses) , 527.310 (Definitions for ORS 527.310 to 527.370) to 527.370 (Disposition of receipts) , 561.995 (Civil penalties) , 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) , 570.010 (County horticultural inspectors) to 570.050 (Cooperation of peace officers in enforcing quarantines) , 570.105 (Definitions for ORS 570.110 to 570.190) to 570.190 (Notices) , 570.305 (Department officials to prevent introduction of plant pests) , 570.310 (Cooperation with interested groups and agencies) , 570.320 (Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state) to 570.360 (Department to present evidence of violations) , 570.405 (Department may establish control areas) , 570.412 (Making contracts and receiving funds to carry out control order) , 570.420 (Cherry fruit fly control area inspector) , 570.425 (Inspector has access to land in area) , 570.450 (Rapeseed control areas) , 570.700 (Definitions for ORS 570.700 to 570.710) to 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) , 570.755 (Definition of invasive species) , 570.770 (Invasive Species Council) , 570.775 (Officers) , 570.780 (Invasive Species Coordinator) , 570.790 (Advisory and technical committees) , 570.800 (Invasive Species Council Account) , 570.995 (Civil penalties for quarantine or control area order violations) , 596.095 (Definitions for ORS 596.100, 596.105 and 596.995) , 596.100 (Registration of products used for treatment of animals) , 596.105 (Products exempt from registration) , 596.393 (Burning or burial of carcasses to control disease) , 596.990 (Penalties) or 596.995 (Civil penalties) or in administrative rules or statewide plans implementing these statutes.

Note: 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 195 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 195.308 — Exception to requirement for compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.060 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.060
193.060 Computation of publication time
Status: in_force

The time for the publication of legal notices shall be computed so as to exclude the first day of publication and to include the day on which the act or event of which notice is given is to happen, or which completes the full period required for publication.

Source: Section 193.060 — Computation of publication time , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.468 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.468
199.468 Effective date of application submitted under ORS 199.464
Status: in_force

If the boundary commission by its final order approves any application submitted pursuant to ORS 199.464 (Commission approval for exercise of additional district function, to extraterritorially extend district or city sewer or water line or to establish privately owned community water system) , the application shall be effective at the time specified in the final order except that the effective date shall not be more than one year after the date the final order is adopted. If no effective date is specified in the final order, the order shall take effect on the date the order is adopted. [1983 c.336 §11]

Source: Section 199.468 — Effective date of application submitted under ORS 199.464 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.748 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.748
197.748 Conversion of hotel or motel to emergency shelter or affordable housing
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section and notwithstanding any statewide land use planning goals or land use regulations, a local government shall unconditionally allow the conversion of the lawful use of a property:

(a) From use as a hotel or motel, to use as an emergency shelter.

(b) From use as a hotel or motel, or a hotel or motel that was converted to an emergency shelter under paragraph (a) of this subsection, to use as affordable housing.

(2) This section applies only to areas:

(a) Within an urban growth boundary;

(b) Not designated by the local government as specifically for heavy industrial uses;

(c) With adequate transportation access to commercial and medical services; and

(d) Not within an area designated for a statewide land use planning goal relating to natural disasters or hazards, including flood plains or mapped environmental health hazards, unless the converted use complies with regulations directly related to the disasters or hazards.

(3) A local government may require a converted use under this section to comply with:

(a) Applicable building codes;

(b) Occupancy limits; or

(c) For uses under subsection (1)(b) of this section, reasonable standards relating to siting or design, if the standards do not, individually or cumulatively, prohibit the conversion through unreasonable costs or delay.

(4) A conversion under this section is not a land use decision as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) .

(5) A local government is not required to consider whether the conversion significantly affects an existing or planned transportation facility for the purposes of implementing a statewide land use planning goal relating to transportation.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) “Affordable housing” means housing in which all units are affordable to households with incomes equal to or less than 60 percent of the area median income as defined in ORS 458.610 (Definitions for ORS 458.600 to 458.665) and whose affordability is enforceable by an affordable housing covenant, as described in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) to 456.295 (Action affecting covenant) , for a duration of no less than 30 years.

(b) “Conversion” includes an alteration to a building that changes the number of units but does not expand the building footprint.

(c) “Emergency shelter” means a building that provides shelter on a temporary basis for individuals and families who lack permanent housing.

(d) “Lawful use” includes a nonconforming use as described in ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (6) or any other local land use regulation allowing for the continuation of a use that was lawful when first enacted. [2021 c.16 §2]

Source: Section 197.748 — Conversion of hotel or motel to emergency shelter or affordable housing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.358 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.358
197A.358 Metro urban growth boundary designation
Status: in_force

For the purpose of land use planning in Oregon, the Legislative Assembly designates the urban growth boundary designated in Metro Ordinance No. 11-1264B, adopted October 20, 2011, as the acknowledged urban growth boundary of Metro, subject to the conditions of approval in the ordinance, except that:

(1) The real property in Area 7C on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” is included within the acknowledged urban growth boundary.

(2) The real property in Area 7D on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” is included within the acknowledged urban growth boundary.

(3) The real property in Area 7E on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” is included within the acknowledged urban growth boundary. [2014 c.92 §4]

Source: Section 197A.358 — Metro urban growth boundary designation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.736 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.736
197.736 Commission implementation of ORS 197.340 and 197.732
Status: in_force

The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall amend goals, in accordance with ORS 197.240 (Commission action) and 197.245 (Commission amendment of initial goals) , and amend and adopt rules and guidelines, as necessary, to implement the provisions of this section and ORS 197.340 (Weight given to goals in planning practice) and 197.732 (Goal exceptions) . [1995 c.521 §4]

Source: Section 197.736 — Commission implementation of ORS 197.340 and 197.732; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.320 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.320
197.320 Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans
Status: in_force

The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall issue an order requiring a local government, state agency or special district to take action necessary to bring its comprehensive plan, land use regulation, limited land use decisions or other land use decisions or actions into compliance with the goals, acknowledged comprehensive plan provisions, land use regulations or housing production strategy if the commission has good cause to believe:

(1) A comprehensive plan or land use regulation adopted by a local government not on a compliance schedule is not in compliance with the goals by the date set in ORS 197.245 (Commission amendment of initial goals) or 197.250 (Compliance with goals required) for such compliance;

(2) A plan, program, rule or regulation affecting land use adopted by a state agency or special district is not in compliance with the goals by the date set in ORS 197.245 (Commission amendment of initial goals) or 197.250 (Compliance with goals required) for such compliance;

(3) A local government is not making satisfactory progress toward performance of its compliance schedule;

(4) A state agency is not making satisfactory progress in carrying out its coordination agreement or the requirements of ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) ;

(5) A local government has no comprehensive plan or land use regulation and is not on a compliance schedule directed to developing the plan or regulation;

(6) A local government has engaged in a pattern or practice of decision-making that violates an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation. In making its determination under this subsection, the commission shall determine whether there is evidence in the record to support the decisions made. The commission shall not judge the issue solely upon adequacy of the findings in support of the decisions;

(7) A local government has failed to comply with a commission order entered under ORS 197.644 (Modification of work program) ;

(8) A special district has engaged in a pattern or practice of decision-making that violates an acknowledged comprehensive plan or cooperative agreement adopted pursuant to ORS 197.020 (Land use decision considerations) ;

(9) A special district is not making satisfactory progress toward performance of its obligations under ORS chapters 195, 197 and 197A;

(10) A local government’s approval standards, special conditions on approval of specific development proposals or procedures for approval do not comply with ORS 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) (1) or (3);

(11) A local government is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting its obligations under ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) ;

(12) A local government within the jurisdiction of a metropolitan service district has failed to make changes to the comprehensive plan or land use regulations to comply with the regional framework plan of the district or has engaged in a pattern or practice of decision-making that violates a requirement of the regional framework plan; or

(13) A city is not making satisfactory progress in taking actions listed in its housing production strategy under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) . [1977 c.664 §34; 1979 c.284 §123; 1981 c.748 §32; 1983 c.827 §58; 1987 c.729 §8; 1989 c.761 §2; 1991 c.612 §13; 1991 c.817 §24; 1993 c.804 §10; 1995 c.547 §4; 2003 c.793 §2; 2007 c.176 §3; 2015 c.374 §1; 2019 c.640 §12]

Note: The amendments to 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) by section 16, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 18, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, including amendments by section 11, chapter 326, Oregon Laws 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) . The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall issue an order requiring a local government, state agency or special district to take action necessary to bring its comprehensive plan, land use regulation, limited land use decisions or other land use decisions or actions into compliance with the goals, acknowledged comprehensive plan provisions, land use regulations, housing production strategy or housing acceleration agreements if the commission has good cause to believe:

(1) A comprehensive plan or land use regulation adopted by a local government not on a compliance schedule is not in compliance with the goals by the date set in ORS 197.245 (Commission amendment of initial goals) or 197.250 (Compliance with goals required) for such compliance.

(2) A plan, program, rule or regulation affecting land use adopted by a state agency or special district is not in compliance with the goals by the date set in ORS 197.245 (Commission amendment of initial goals) or 197.250 (Compliance with goals required) for such compliance.

(3) A local government is not making satisfactory progress toward performance of its compliance schedule.

(4) A state agency is not making satisfactory progress in carrying out its coordination agreement or the requirements of ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) .

(5) A local government has no comprehensive plan or land use regulation and is not on a compliance schedule directed to developing the plan or regulation.

(6) A local government has engaged in a pattern or practice of decision-making that violates an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation. In making its determination under this subsection, the commission shall determine whether there is evidence in the record to support the decisions made. The commission shall not judge the issue solely upon adequacy of the findings in support of the decisions.

(7) A local government has failed to comply with a commission order entered under ORS 197.644 (Modification of work program) .

(8) A special district has engaged in a pattern or practice of decision-making that violates an acknowledged comprehensive plan or cooperative agreement adopted pursuant to ORS 197.020 (Land use decision considerations) .

(9) A special district is not making satisfactory progress toward performance of its obligations under ORS chapters 195, 197 and 197A.

(10) A local government’s approval standards, special conditions on approval of specific development proposals or procedures for approval do not comply with ORS 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) (1) or (3).

(11) A local government is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting its obligations under ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) .

(12) A local government within the jurisdiction of a metropolitan service district has failed to make changes to the comprehensive plan or land use regulations to comply with the regional framework plan of the district or has engaged in a pattern or practice of decision-making that violates a requirement of the regional framework plan.

(13) A city with a population of 10,000 or greater that:

(a) Has a pattern or practice of violating housing-related statutes or implementing policies that create unreasonable cost or delay to the production of housing as described in ORS 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) (1);

(b) Has a pattern or practice of creating adverse disparate impacts to state or federal protected classes or inhibiting equitable access to housing choice, as described in ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (2)(b) to (d);

(c) Has failed to enter into a housing acceleration agreement as required under ORS 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) (6); or

(d) Has materially breached a term of a housing acceleration agreement under ORS 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) (8), including a failure to meet the timeline for performance under ORS 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) (8)(a)(A).

Source: Section 197.320 — Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.075 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.075
200.075 Prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

(1) An affected contracting agency shall suspend any bidder’s, proposer’s, contractor’s or subcontractor’s right to submit a bid or proposal for, or receive an award of, a public contract in the future if the bidder, proposer, contractor or subcontractor knowingly commits any of the acts listed in this subsection. The affected contracting agency shall suspend the right only after providing notice and opportunity for hearing in a manner that the affected contracting agency provides by rule. The affected contracting agency shall specify a time for the suspension that is up to one year for a first violation, up to three years for a second violation and up to five years for a third violation. Each violation must remain on record for five years. After five years the affected contracting agency may not consider the violation in reviewing future violations. A bidder, proposer, contractor or subcontractor may not:

(a) Enter into any agreement to represent that a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) will perform work or supply materials under a public contract without the knowledge and consent of the disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business.

(b) Exercise or permit another bidder, proposer, contractor or subcontractor to exercise management and decision making control over the internal operations of a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business, other than the bidder’s, proposer’s, contractor’s or subcontractor’s own enterprise or business. As used in this paragraph, “internal operations” does not include normal scheduling, coordination, execution or performance as a subcontractor on a public contract.

(c) Use a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business to perform a public contract or subcontract or to supply material under a public contract to meet an established goal or requirement if the disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business does not perform a commercially useful function in carrying out responsibilities and obligations under the public contract.

(d) Fail to perform a commercially useful function in performing a public contract or subcontract or in supplying material to a contractor or subcontractor that is performing a public contract or subcontract if the bidder, proposer, contractor or subcontractor is presented as a certified disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business to meet an established goal or requirement.

(2) The Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity shall revoke an enterprise’s or a business’s certification under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business if, after conducting an investigation in a manner similar to the manner provided in ORS 200.065 (Fraudulent conduct prohibited) (4) for investigating a violation of ORS 200.065 (Fraudulent conduct prohibited) (1) or (2), the Oregon Business Development Department finds that the enterprise or business allows or commits any of the acts listed in this subsection. A disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business may not:

(a) Use the enterprise’s or business’s name to meet a goal or requirement for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses or emerging small businesses to participate in a public contract or subcontract if the enterprise or business does not in fact intend to or does not actually perform work under the public contract or subcontract or does not intend to or does not purchase and supply material under a public contract or subcontract to supply material.

(b) Use personnel of an uncertified enterprise or business to operate, manage or otherwise control the disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business.

(c) Exhibit a pattern of failing to perform a commercially useful function in performing a public contract or subcontract or supplying material to a contractor or subcontractor on a public contract if the enterprise or business is represented as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) for the purpose of meeting an established goal or requirement.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An affected contracting agency shall notify the department if the affected contracting agency investigates a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business for failing to perform a commercially useful function.

(b) The department may conduct an independent investigation of a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business for exhibiting a pattern of failing to perform a commercially useful function in response to notifications from one or more affected contracting agencies under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(4) As used in this section, “commercially useful function”:

(a) Means a function or service:

(A) That the enterprise or business actually performs;

(B) For which a demand exists in the marketplace; and

(C) For which the enterprise or business receives payment that is proportionate to the work that the enterprise or business performs or that conforms with industry standards.

(b) Does not include acting as a broker to provide for others to perform work. [1987 c.893 §11; 1989 c.1043 §6; 1991 c.91 §1; 1995 c.452 §21; 2015 c.148 §3; 2015 c.565 §7; 2023 c.497 §7]

Source: Section 200.075 — Prohibited conduct; suspension of right to participate in public contracts; revocation of certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.206 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.206
187.206 Minoru Yasui Day
Status: in_force

March 28 of each year is designated as Minoru Yasui Day. [2016 c.64 §1]

Source: Section 187.206 — Minoru Yasui Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.985 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.985
194.985 Official Warning to Cease Violation
Status: in_force

In lieu of a civil penalty imposed under ORS 194.980 (Civil penalties) , the Secretary of State may deliver a written Official Warning to Cease Violation to any notary public whose actions are judged by the secretary to be a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the secretary under this chapter. [1989 c.976 §27; 2013 c.219 §52]

Source: Section 194.985 — Official Warning to Cease Violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.828 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.828
197.828 Board review of limited land use decision
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Use Board of Appeals shall either reverse, remand or affirm a limited land use decision on review.

(2) The board shall reverse or remand a limited land use decision if:

(a) The decision is not supported by substantial evidence in the record. The existence of evidence in the record supporting a different decision shall not be grounds for reversal or remand if there is evidence in the record to support the final decision;

(b) The decision does not comply with applicable provisions of the land use regulations;

(c) The decision is:

(A) Outside the scope of authority of the decision maker; or

(B) Unconstitutional; or

(d) The local government committed a procedural error which prejudiced the substantial rights of the petitioner. [1991 c.817 §2]

Source: Section 197.828 — Board review of limited land use decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.130 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.130
197A.130 Identification of cities with unmet housing needs
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission, in consultation with the Housing and Community Services Department, shall adopt criteria for reviewing and identifying cities with a population greater than 10,000 that have not sufficiently:

(a) Achieved production of needed housing within their jurisdiction; or

(b) Implemented a housing production strategy adopted under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) .

(2) The criteria adopted by the commission under subsection (1) of this section may include the city’s:

(a) Unmet housing need as described in ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6);

(b) Unmet housing need in proportion to the city’s population;

(c) Percentage of households identified as severely rent burdened as described in ORS 456.586;

(d) Recent housing development;

(e) Recent adoption of a housing production strategy under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) or adoption of actions pursuant to a housing production strategy;

(f) Recent or frequent previous identification by the Department of Land Conservation and Development under this section; or

(g) Other attributes that the commission considers relevant.

(3) The Department of Land Conservation and Development may review cities under the criteria adopted under subsection (2) of this section for the purposes of prioritizing actions by the department, including:

(a) Awarding available technical or financial resources;

(b) Providing enhanced review and oversight of the city’s housing production strategy;

(c) Requiring a report and explanation if a city does not implement an action within the approximate time frame scheduled within a housing production strategy;

(d) Entering into agreements with the city relating to the city’s modification or implementation of its housing production strategy; or

(e) Petitioning the commission to act under ORS 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) to 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) to require the city to comply with ORS chapter 197A or statewide land use planning goals related to housing or urbanization. [Formerly 197.293]

Note: The amendments to 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) (formerly 197.293) by section 14, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 18, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, including amendments by section 10, chapter 326, Oregon Laws 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) . (1) In developing and implementing this section and performing its duties under ORS 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) (4), the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall be guided by ORS 197A.025 (Policy) (1) and the following principles:

(a) Increasing housing production;

(b) Developing affordable and equitable housing;

(c) Forming partnerships with cities and with other public bodies;

(d) Responding proportionately to housing underproduction;

(e) Escalating enforcement to address persistent, repeated or deliberate noncompliance with housing production strategies and action items; and

(f) Considering the availability of state resources to support housing production.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In determining whether a city should be referred under subsection (3) of this section, the department may base its evaluation on the city’s relative performance with consideration of its region, as established in the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis under ORS 184.451 (Oregon Housing Needs Analysis) (1), on any one of, or any combination of, the following:

(A) A city’s progress, proportionate to its population size, toward the total housing production target under ORS 184.455 (Allocation of housing production targets) (2)(a).

(B) A city’s progress, proportionate to its population size, toward the housing production targets for those affordability levels for families making less than 80 percent of median family income under ORS 184.455 (Allocation of housing production targets) (2)(b).

(C) The city’s performance as demonstrated by a statewide housing equity indicator under ORS 456.602 (Statewide housing equity indicators) .

(b) The department may not base a determination made under this subsection solely on a city’s performance on any single equity indicator.

(3) Each year, the department shall refer into its housing acceleration program, under subsection (4) of this section:

(a) Of those cities that adopted a housing production strategy more than three but less than four years ago, including as required by subsection (7)(a) of this section, the lowest performing cities, if any exist, as determined under subsection (2) of this section;

(b) Each city that has failed to adopt a housing production strategy by the deadline under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (1);

(c) Each city that has failed to undertake actions in its housing production strategy by the deadline under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (4); and

(d) Cities referred under ORS 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) (4).

(4) For each city referred to the housing acceleration program, within six months, the department shall, in cooperation with the city, complete an audit of specific housing barriers, that must include an analysis of the following factors affecting housing production, affordability and choice:

(a) The existing housing production strategy and the documents and record supporting the strategy;

(b) Public written comments and invited stakeholder feedback received by a date specified by the department;

(c) Land use planning regulations, including zoning and development code;

(d) Permitting and approval processes relating to development of housing and infrastructure supporting housing;

(e) Required fees, exactions and improvements;

(f) Actions and inactions that can impact fair and equitable housing outcomes, environmental justice, climate resilience and location choice;

(g) Local resource deficiencies, including staffing, public facilities, capital improvements to infrastructure, availability of buildable lands and actions or investments to prepare land for development;

(h) Specific additional state resources that could support housing production;

(i) Changes to state laws or rules or the regulations, policies, actions or inactions of any public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , as that could impact housing production; and

(j) Other factors limiting housing that are not within the city’s control.

(5) In performing an audit under subsection (4) of this section, the department:

(a) May request concurrent review of the city’s measures and housing production strategies under ORS 197A.205 (Housing and Community Services Department review of certain local housing measures) ; and

(b) Shall notify any public body identified under subsection (4)(i) of this section.

(6) Within six months following an audit under subsection (4) of this section, the city and the department must enter into a housing acceleration agreement that is based on and proportionate to the city’s basis for referral under subsection (3) of this section and informed by the audit under subsection (4) of this section.

(7) Under the housing acceleration agreement, the department shall agree to provide:

(a) Specified technical assistance, regulatory support and other assistance, to assist the city in performing its agreement under subsection (8) of this section;

(b) Specific funding under the department’s control; and

(c) Specified assistance in pursuing other state or public funds.

(8) Under the housing acceleration agreement, the city shall agree to:

(a) If the department determines that the factors affecting housing production, affordability and choice are a consequence of policies and practices that are directly within the city’s control, adopt an amended housing production strategy within six months that includes:

(A) A timeline for performance under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (4) of no less than one year; and

(B) Specified actions which may include, but are not limited to:

(i) Actions under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (3);

(ii) Dedicating funds for increased local capacity to facilitate housing production, affordability and choice;

(iii) Dedicating funds for public facilities and infrastructure necessary to support housing production;

(iv) Taking measures that increase the availability of development-ready land;

(v) Amending the development code, approval criteria or procedures to reduce cost or delay to housing production; and

(vi) Taking emergency temporary measures to support housing production; and

(b) Join any department initiated interagency mediation to identify policies and resources that would support housing production in the city.

(9) The department may require that a city that is not required to adopt an amendment to its housing production strategy under subsection (8)(a) of this section include findings at the time that the city is next required to adopt a housing production strategy under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (1) that describe how the city has addressed the audit’s findings and any suggested actions.

(10) The department may grant limited extensions to deadlines under subsections (3)(b) and (c) and (8)(a) of this section for emergencies, good cause or other factors outside of the city’s control.

(11) The actions by a city or department under this section are not land use decisions and are not subject to appeal or review.

(12) All public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , are directed to assist cities and the department in the performance of their duties under this section and to take timely action to ensure that the agency’s rules or policies do not unduly delay implementation of a housing acceleration agreement under this section.

Source: Section 197A.130 — Identification of cities with unmet housing needs; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.415 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.415
196.415 Legislative findings for ocean resources management
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The Pacific Ocean and its many resources are of environmental, economic, aesthetic, recreational, social and historic importance to the people of this state.

(2) Exploration, development and production of ocean resources likely to result from both federal agency programs in federal waters of the outer continental shelf and initiatives of private companies within state waters will increase the chance of conflicting demands on ocean resources for food, energy and minerals, as well as waste disposal and assimilation, and may jeopardize ocean resources and values of importance to this state.

(3) The fluid, dynamic nature of the ocean and the migration of many of its living resources beyond state boundaries extend the ocean management interests of this state beyond the three geographic mile territorial sea currently managed by the state pursuant to the federal Submerged Lands Act.

(4) Existing federal laws, the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, the Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990, the Magnuson Fisheries Management and Conservation Act of 1976, as amended, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1978, recognize the interests of coastal states in management of ocean resources in federal waters and provide for state participation in ocean resources management decisions. The Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990 require that all federal coastal activities affecting natural resources, land uses and water uses in the coastal zone must be consistent with the federally approved Oregon Coastal Management Program.

(5) The 1983 Proclamation of the 200-mile United States Exclusive Economic Zone has created an opportunity for all coastal states to more fully exercise and assert their responsibilities pertaining to the protection, conservation and development of ocean resources under United States jurisdiction.

(6) It is important that the State of Oregon develop and maintain a program of ocean resources management to promote management of living and nonliving marine resources within state jurisdiction, to insure effective participation in federal agency planning and management of ocean resources and uses which may affect this state, and to coordinate state agency management of ocean resources with local government management of coastal shorelands and resources.

(7) While much is known about the ocean, its composition, characteristics and resources, additional study and research is required to gain information and understanding necessary for sound ocean planning and management. [1987 c.576 §3; 1991 c.501 §3; 2003 c.744 §4]

Source: Section 196.415 — Legislative findings for ocean resources management , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.725 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.725
192.725 Electronic record as official record
Status: in_force

(1) If an official publisher publishes legal material only in an electronic record, the publisher shall:

(a) Designate the electronic record as official; and

(b) Comply with ORS 192.730 (Authentication of electronic official record) , 192.740 (Preservation and security of electronic official record) and 192.745 (Availability for public use) .

(2) An official publisher that publishes legal material in an electronic record and also publishes the material in a record other than an electronic record may designate the electronic record as official if the publisher complies with ORS 192.730 (Authentication of electronic official record) , 192.740 (Preservation and security of electronic official record) and 192.745 (Availability for public use) . [2013 c.221 §2]

Note: See note under 192.715 (Short title) .

Source: Section 192.725 — Electronic record as official record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.175 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.175
197.175 Cities’ and counties’ planning responsibilities
Status: in_force

(1) Cities and counties shall exercise their planning and zoning responsibilities, including, but not limited to, a city or special district boundary change which shall mean the annexation of unincorporated territory by a city, the incorporation of a new city and the formation or change of organization of or annexation to any special district authorized by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) or 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) to 451.620 (Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date) , in accordance with ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A and the goals approved under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A. The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules clarifying how the goals apply to the incorporation of a new city. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 15, chapter 827, Oregon Laws 1983, the rules shall take effect upon adoption by the commission. The applicability of rules promulgated under this section to the incorporation of cities prior to August 9, 1983, shall be determined under the laws of this state.

(2) Pursuant to ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A, each city and county in this state shall:

(a) Prepare, adopt, amend and revise comprehensive plans in compliance with goals approved by the commission;

(b) Enact land use regulations to implement their comprehensive plans;

(c) If its comprehensive plan and land use regulations have not been acknowledged by the commission, make land use decisions and limited land use decisions in compliance with the goals;

(d) If its comprehensive plan and land use regulations have been acknowledged by the commission, make land use decisions and limited land use decisions in compliance with the acknowledged plan and land use regulations; and

(e) Make land use decisions and limited land use decisions subject to an unacknowledged amendment to a comprehensive plan or land use regulation in compliance with those land use goals applicable to the amendment.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall not initiate by its own action any annexation of unincorporated territory pursuant to ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) to 222.750 (Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city) or formation of and annexation of territory to any district authorized by ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.915 (Election of board members at regular district election) or 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) to 451.620 (Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date) . [1973 c.80 §§17,18; 1977 c.664 §12; 1981 c.748 §15; 1983 c.827 §3; 1989 c.761 §18; 1991 c.817 §21; 1993 c.792 §45; 1999 c.348 §4]

Source: Section 197.175 — Cities’ and counties’ planning responsibilities; rules on incorporations; compliance with goals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.810 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.810
194.810 Applicability
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) apply to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(2) ORS 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) do not apply to a declaration by a declarant who is physically located on property that is within the boundaries of the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of another country or a federally recognized Indian tribe. [2013 c.218 §3]

Note: See note under 194.800 (Short title) .

Source: Section 194.810 — Applicability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.060 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.060
192.060 Indexing and filing copied records
Status: in_force

All photocopies, digital images, audio recordings and video recordings made under ORS 192.040 (Making, filing and recording records by photocopying) and 192.050 (Copying records) shall be properly indexed and filed so as to facilitate access and retrieval. Each roll of microfilm shall be deemed a book or volume and shall be designated and numbered and provision shall be made for preserving, examining and using the same. [Amended by 1961 c.160 §7; 1991 c.671 §5; 2023 c.35 §4]

Source: Section 192.060 — Indexing and filing copied records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.813 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.813
198.813 Formation of county service district for water management services in Washington County
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 198.810 (Order for formation) (3), an order of the county board that approves a petition for formation of a county service district within Washington County to provide water resource management services or ancillary activities may be referred to the electors in the proposed district. An election on the question of forming the district shall be held as provided in ORS 198.815 (Election on formation) . If an election is called, the order shall not become effective until the order is approved by a majority of the votes cast on the question and the results of the election are certified. The question in the ballot title for a measure referred under this subsection shall be worded so that an affirmative response to the question corresponds to a vote in favor of authorizing the formation of a county service district to provide water resource management services and ancillary activities.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) or 451.620 (Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date) , an order of the county board that approves a petition for formation of a county service district within Washington County to provide water resource management services may also provide for the dissolution of any existing county service district that is situated within the newly established district and that provides any water resource management service that will be provided by the newly established district. Upon the effective date of the order, the existing county service district shall be dissolved and the newly established district shall succeed to all the assets and become charged with all the liabilities, obligations and functions of the former district. [1999 c.759 §3; 2005 c.747 §4]

Note: 198.813 (Formation of county service district for water management services in Washington County) was added to and made a part of 198.800 (Formation petition) to 198.820 (Order by county board) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 198.813 — Formation of county service district for water management services in Washington County; dissolution of existing districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.815 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.815
194.815 Validity of unsworn declaration
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of ORS 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) has the same effect as a sworn declaration.

(2) ORS 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) do not apply to:

(a) A deposition;

(b) An oath of office;

(c) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;

(d) A declaration to be recorded pursuant to the recording laws of this state, including but not limited to ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) and ORS chapters 92, 93, 94, 100 and 105; or

(e) An oath required by ORS 113.055 (Testimony of attesting witnesses to will) (1). [2013 c.218 §4]

Note: See note under 194.800 (Short title) .

Source: Section 194.815 — Validity of unsworn declaration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.515 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.515
192.515 Definitions for ORS 192.515 and 192.517
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) and 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) :

(1) “Facilities” includes, but is not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, facilities defined in ORS 430.205 (Definitions for ORS 430.205 and 430.210) , board and care homes, homeless shelters, juvenile training schools, youth care centers, juvenile detention centers, jails and prisons.

(2) “Individual” means:

(a) An individual with a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 15002) as in effect on January 1, 2003;

(b) An individual with mental illness as defined in the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act (42 U.S.C. 10802) as in effect on January 1, 2003; or

(c) An individual with disabilities as described in 29 U.S.C. 794e as in effect on January 1, 2006, other than:

(A) An adult in custody in a facility operated by the Department of Corrections whose only disability is drug or alcohol addiction; and

(B) A person confined in a youth correction facility, as that term is defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) , whose only disability is drug or alcohol addiction.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Other legal representative” means a person who has been granted or retains legal authority to exercise an individual’s power to permit access to the individual’s records.

(b) “Other legal representative” does not include a legal guardian, the state or a political subdivision of this state.

(4) “Records” includes, but is not limited to, reports prepared or received by any staff of a facility rendering care or treatment, any medical examiner’s report, autopsy report or laboratory test report ordered by a medical examiner, reports prepared by an agency or staff person charged with investigating reports of incidents of abuse, neglect, injury or death occurring at the facility that describe such incidents and the steps taken to investigate the incidents and discharge planning records or any information to which the individual would be entitled access, if capable. [1993 c.262 §1; 1995 c.504 §1; 2003 c.14 §92; 2003 c.803 §7; 2005 c.498 §7; 2019 c.213 §55]

Note: 192.515 (Definitions for ORS 192.515 and 192.517) and 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 192 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.515 — Definitions for ORS 192.515 and 192.517 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.250 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.250
197A.250 Designation of certain Washington County lands
Status: reserved

(1) For purposes of land use planning in Oregon, the Legislative Assembly designates the land in Washington County that was designated as rural reserve in Metro Resolution No. 11-4245, adopted on March 15, 2011, as the acknowledged rural reserve in Washington County, except that:

(a) The Legislative Assembly does not designate as rural reserves the real property in Area 5C on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” that is more particularly described as:

(A) Tax lots 1500 and 1501, section 1 of township 2 south, range 2 west, Willamette Meridian; and

(B) A tract of land being in the north one-half of section 18, township 2 south, range 1 west, Willamette Meridian, Washington County Oregon, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of that tract of land conveyed to John Lasich, et ux, by deed recorded October 22, 1931, in Book 148, page 116, of the Washington County Deed Records; thence westerly along the north line said tract 1444.2 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of that property described in Deed Document No. 81038291 of the Washington County Book of Records; thence southerly and perpendicular to said north line, 50.00 feet; thence easterly on a line being parallel with and 50.00 feet southerly of said north line 1444.2 feet, more or less, to the east line of said Lasich tract; thence northerly 50.00 feet to the point of beginning.

(b) The Legislative Assembly designates as acknowledged urban reserve the real property that is part of the original plat of Bendemeer, Washington County, Oregon, more particularly described as:

(A) All of lots 1 through 18, inclusive;

(B) The parts of lots 64, 65 and 66 that are situated between the east boundary of the right of way of Northwest West Union Road and the east boundary of the right of way of Northwest Cornelius Pass Road;

(C) The real property that is more particularly described as: Beginning at a point of origin that is the south bank of Holcomb Creek and the west boundary of the right of way of Northwest Cornelius Pass Road; thence easterly along the south bank of Holcomb Creek, continuing along the south bank of Holcomb Lake to its intersection with the west boundary of Area 8C; thence southerly along the west boundary of Area 8C to its intersection with the north boundary of the right of way of Northwest West Union Road; thence westerly along the right of way to its intersection with the west boundary of the right of way of Northwest Cornelius Pass Road; thence northerly along the right of way to the point of origin;

(D) The real property that is more particularly described as tax lot 4050 in section 14A of township 1 north, range 2 west, Willamette Meridian;

(E) The portion of Northwest West Union Road and its right of way from the intersection of the road with the west boundary of Area 8C to the intersection of the road with the west boundary of the right of way of Northwest Bendemeer Road on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT)”; and

(F) The real property that is more particularly described as tax lot 400 in section 14D of township 1 north, range 2 west, Willamette Meridian.

(2) For purposes of land use planning in Oregon, the Legislative Assembly designates the land in Washington County that was designated as urban reserve in Metro Resolution No. 11-4245, adopted on March 15, 2011, as the acknowledged urban reserve in Washington County, except that:

(a) The real property in Area 8A on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” east of the east boundary of the right of way of Northwest Jackson School Road and east of the east bank of Storey Creek and the east bank of Waibel Creek is included within the acknowledged urban growth boundary.

(b) The real property in Area 8A on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” that is south of the south boundary of the right of way of Highway 26 and west of the real property described in paragraph (a) of this subsection is designated as acknowledged rural reserve.

(c) The real property in Area 8B on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” that is more particularly described as tax lot 100 in section 21AA of township 1 north, range 2 west, Willamette Meridian, and tax lots 900, 901, 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400 in section 15 of township 1 north, range 2 west, Willamette Meridian, is not designated as a reserve area.

(d) The real property in Area 8B on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” that is not described in paragraph (c) of this subsection is designated as acknowledged rural reserve.

(e) The real property in Area 7B on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” that is north of the south bank of Council Creek is designated as acknowledged rural reserve.

(f) The real property in Area 7B on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” that is south of the south bank of Council Creek is included within the acknowledged urban growth boundary.

(3) For purposes of land use planning in Oregon, in relation to the following real property in Washington County that is not reserved by designation in Metro Resolution No. 11-4245, adopted on March 15, 2011, the Legislative Assembly designates:

(a) As acknowledged rural reserve the real property that is situated south of the City of North Plains on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” more particularly described as tax lots 100, 101, 200 and 201 in section 11 of township 1 north, range 3 west, Willamette Meridian, tax lots 1800 and 2000 and that portion of tax lot 3900 that is north of the south line of the Dobbins Donation Land Claim No. 47 in section 12 of township 1 north, range 3 west, Willamette Meridian, and the portion of Northwest Gordon Road and its right of way from the south boundary of the right of way of Northwest Beach Road to the south boundary of tax lot 200 in section 11 of township 1 north, range 3 west, Willamette Meridian.

(b) As acknowledged rural reserve the real property that is situated north of the City of Cornelius on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” and that is north of the south bank of Council Creek, east of the east right of way of Northwest Cornelius-Schefflin Road and west of the west bank of Dairy Creek.

(c) As acknowledged rural reserve the real property that is north of the City of Forest Grove on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT),” more particularly described as east of Area 7B, west of the east right of way of Highway 47 and south of the north right of way of Northwest Purdin Road.

(d) As acknowledged rural reserve the real property that is situated west of Area 8B on Metro’s map denominated as the “Urban and Rural Reserves in Washington County, Attachment A to Staff Report for Resolution No. 11-4245 (03/17/11 DRAFT).”

(4) Land in a county in Metro that is planned and zoned for farm, forest or mixed farm and forest use and that is not designated as urban reserve may not be included within the urban growth boundary of Metro before at least 75 percent of the land in the county that was designated urban reserve in this section has been included within the urban growth boundary and planned and zoned for urban uses.

(5) The real property described in subsection (2)(a) of this section, except for the land denominated as “UGB 2014” on the Metro Map titled “HB 4078 Reserves and Urban Growth Boundary Washington County Area - Attachment 1 (June 2014)” and that is south of Northwest Sunset Highway and north of Northwest Evergreen Road:

(a) Is employment land of state significance; and

(b) Must be planned and zoned for employment use.

(6) If the real property described in subsection (2)(f) of this section or ORS 197A.358 (Metro urban growth boundary designation) (1) to (3) is planned and zoned for employment use, in its first legislative review of the urban growth boundary on or after April 1, 2014, Metro shall not count the employment capacity of the real property described in subsection (2)(f) of this section or in ORS 197A.358 (Metro urban growth boundary designation) (1) to (3) in determining the employment capacity of the land within Metro. [Formerly 195.144]

Source: Section 197A.250 — Designation of certain Washington County lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.407 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.407
192.407 When petition for review of public records request allowed
Status: in_force

(1) A person who has submitted a written public records request in compliance with a public body’s policy may seek review of the following, in the same manner as a person petitions when inspection of a public record is denied under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) :

(a) The failure of a public body to provide the response required by ORS 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) within the prescribed period. A failure of the public body to timely respond shall be treated as a denial of the request unless the public body demonstrates that compliance was not required under ORS 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) .

(b) An estimate of time provided by a public body pursuant to ORS 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) , if the person believes that the estimated time frame for the response is unreasonably long and will result in undue delay of disclosure.

(c) Any other instance in which the person believes that the public body has failed to comply with ORS 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the Attorney General, the district attorney and the court have the same authority with respect to petitions under this section as when inspection of a public record is denied.

(3) If the Attorney General, the district attorney or a court grants a petition filed under this section, the order granting the petition:

(a) May require disclosure of nonexempt material responsive to the request within seven days, or within any other period that the Attorney General, district attorney or court concludes is appropriate to comply with ORS 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) ;

(b) May require the public body to pay a penalty of $200 to the requester if the Attorney General, district attorney or court determines that the public body responded to the request with undue delay or failed to respond to the request; and

(c) May order a fee waiver or a fee reduction if a public body has responded to the request with undue delay or has failed to respond to the request in the time and manner prescribed in ORS 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) . Nothing in this subsection prohibits a reviewing body from finding an unreasonable denial of a fee waiver or a fee reduction on other grounds.

(4) Nothing in this section limits the authority of a court to act under ORS 192.431 (Court authority in reviewing action denying right to inspect public records) . [2017 c.456 §5; 2019 c.205 §1]

Note: 192.407 (When petition for review of public records request allowed) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.407 — When petition for review of public records request allowed; order granting petition; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.301 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.301
195.301 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) In some situations, land use regulations unfairly burden particular property owners.

(b) To address these situations, it is necessary to amend Oregon’s land use statutes to provide just compensation for unfair burdens caused by land use regulations.

(2) The purpose of ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, and the amendments to Ballot Measure 37 (2004) is to modify Ballot Measure 37 (2004) to ensure that Oregon law provides just compensation for unfair burdens while retaining Oregon’s protections for farm and forest uses and the state’s water resources. [2007 c.424 §3]

Source: Section 195.301 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.740 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.740
190.740 Arbitration rules
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 190.710 (Definitions for ORS 190.710 to 190.800) to 190.800 (Vacation, modification and correction of award) , an arbitration proceeding shall be conducted under the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association as they existed on January 1, 1981. [1981 c.857 §4]

Source: Section 190.740 — Arbitration rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.835 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.835
197.835 Scope of review
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Land Use Board of Appeals shall review the land use decision or limited land use decision and prepare a final order affirming, reversing or remanding the land use decision or limited land use decision.

(b) If a local government demonstrates that a land use decision adopting a change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation contains a severability clause and specifically challenged portions of the changes may be reasonably severable from the remainder of the changes, the board may affirm in part. Reasonably severable means the remaining parts, standing alone, are complete and capable of being executed with the legislative intent. The affirmed parts are not affected by the reversal or remand, continue in effect and are considered acknowledged as described in ORS 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) .

(c) The board shall adopt rules defining the circumstances in which it will reverse rather than remand a land use decision or limited land use decision or part of a decision that is not affirmed.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Review of a decision under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) shall be confined to the record.

(b) In the case of disputed allegations of standing, unconstitutionality of the decision, ex parte contacts, actions described in subsection (10)(a)(B) of this section or other procedural irregularities not shown in the record that, if proved, would warrant reversal or remand, the board may take evidence and make findings of fact on those allegations. The board shall be bound by any finding of fact of the local government, special district or state agency for which there is substantial evidence in the whole record.

(3) The board may only review issues raised by any participant before the local hearings body as provided by ORS 197.195 (Limited land use decision) , 197.622 (Amendments to acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation after remand from Land Use Board of Appeals) or 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) , whichever is applicable.

(4) A petitioner may raise new issues to the board regarding a quasi-judicial decision made under ORS 197.195 (Limited land use decision) or 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) only if:

(a) The local government failed to list the applicable criteria for a decision under ORS 197.195 (Limited land use decision) (3)(c) or 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) (3)(b), in which case a petitioner may raise new issues based upon applicable criteria that were omitted from the notice. However, the board may refuse to allow new issues to be raised if it finds that the issue could have been raised before the local government; or

(b) The local government made a land use decision or limited land use decision which is different from the proposal described in the notice to such a degree that the notice of the proposed action did not reasonably describe the local government’s final action.

(5) The board shall reverse or remand a land use decision not subject to an acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations if the decision does not comply with the goals. The board shall reverse or remand a land use decision or limited land use decision subject to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation if the decision does not comply with the goals and the Land Conservation and Development Commission has issued an order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) or adopted a new or amended goal under ORS 197.245 (Commission amendment of initial goals) requiring the local government to apply the goals to the type of decision being challenged.

(6) The board shall reverse or remand an amendment to a comprehensive plan if the amendment is not in compliance with the goals.

(7) The board shall reverse or remand an amendment to a land use regulation or the adoption of a new land use regulation if:

(a) The regulation is not in compliance with the comprehensive plan; or

(b) The comprehensive plan does not contain specific policies or other provisions which provide the basis for the regulation, and the regulation is not in compliance with the statewide planning goals.

(8) The board shall reverse or remand a decision involving the application of a plan or land use regulation provision if the decision is not in compliance with applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan or land use regulations.

(9) In addition to the review under subsections (1) to (8) of this section, the board shall reverse or remand the land use decision under review if the board finds:

(a) The local government or special district:

(A) Exceeded its jurisdiction;

(B) Failed to follow the procedures applicable to the matter before it in a manner that prejudiced the substantial rights of the petitioner;

(C) Made a decision not supported by substantial evidence in the whole record;

(D) Improperly construed the applicable law; or

(E) Made an unconstitutional decision; or

(b) The state agency made a decision that violated the goals.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall reverse a local government decision and order the local government to grant approval of an application for development denied by the local government if the board finds:

(A) Based on the evidence in the record, that the local government decision is outside the range of discretion allowed the local government under its comprehensive plan and implementing ordinances; or

(B) That the local government’s action was for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) .

(b) If the board does reverse the decision and orders the local government to grant approval of the application, the board shall award attorney fees to the applicant and against the local government.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Whenever the findings, order and record are sufficient to allow review, and to the extent possible consistent with the time requirements of ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (14), the board shall decide all issues presented to it when reversing or remanding a land use decision described in subsections (2) to (9) of this section or limited land use decision described in ORS 197.828 (Board review of limited land use decision) and 197.195 (Limited land use decision) .

(b) Whenever the findings are defective because of failure to recite adequate facts or legal conclusions or failure to adequately identify the standards or their relation to the facts, but the parties identify relevant evidence in the record which clearly supports the decision or a part of the decision, the board shall affirm the decision or the part of the decision supported by the record and remand the remainder to the local government, with direction indicating appropriate remedial action.

(12) The board may reverse or remand a land use decision under review due to ex parte contacts or bias resulting from ex parte contacts with a member of the decision-making body, only if the member of the decision-making body did not comply with ORS 215.422 (Review of decision of hearings officer or other authority) (3) or 227.180 (Review of action on permit application) (3), whichever is applicable.

(13) Subsection (12) of this section does not apply to reverse or remand of a land use decision due to ex parte contact or bias resulting from ex parte contact with a hearings officer.

(14) The board shall reverse or remand a land use decision or limited land use decision which violates a commission order issued under ORS 197.328 (Procedures to consider order to comply with goals) .

(15) In cases in which a local government provides a quasi-judicial land use hearing on a limited land use decision, the requirements of subsections (12) and (13) of this section apply.

(16) The board may decide cases before it by means of memorandum decisions and shall prepare full opinions only in such cases as it deems proper. [1983 c.827 §§32,32a; 1985 c.811 §15; 1987 c.729 §2; 1989 c.648 §57; 1989 c.761 §13; 1991 c.817 §13; 1995 c.595 §§3a,5; 1995 c.812 §5; 1997 c.844 §3; 1999 c.621 §7; 2023 c.551 §3]

Source: Section 197.835 — Scope of review; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.420 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.420
196.420 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to:

(1) Conserve the long-term values, benefits and natural resources of the ocean both within the state and beyond by giving clear priority to the proper management and protection of renewable resources over nonrenewable resources;

(2) Encourage ocean resources development which is environmentally sound and economically beneficial to adjacent local governments and to the state;

(3) Assert the interests of this state as a partner with federal agencies in the sound management of the ocean resources within the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and on the continental shelf;

(4) Encourage research, study and understanding of ocean processes, marine life and other ocean resources;

(5) Encourage research and development of new, innovative marine technologies to study and utilize ocean resources; and

(6) Ensure that the Ocean Policy Advisory Council will work closely with coastal local governments to incorporate in its activities coastal local government and resident concerns, coastal economic sustainability and expertise of coastal residents. [1987 c.576 §4; 1991 c.501 §4; 2003 c.744 §5]

Source: Section 196.420 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.505 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.505
197.505 Definitions for ORS 197.505 to 197.540
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 197.505 (Definitions for ORS 197.505 to 197.540) to 197.540 (Review by Land Use Board of Appeals) :

(1) “Public facilities” means those public facilities for which a public facilities plan is required under ORS 197.712 (Commission duties) .

(2) “Special district” refers to only those entities as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) (19) that provide services for which public facilities plans are required. [1980 c.2 §2; 1991 c.839 §1; 1993 c.438 §4; 1995 c.463 §1; 1999 c.838 §1; 2005 c.22 §144; 2007 c.354 §29]

Source: Section 197.505 — Definitions for ORS 197.505 to 197.540 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.515 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.515
195.515 City removal of personal property from highway right of way
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a city that has a population of 500,000 or more for the removal, storage and disposition of personal property deposited, left or displayed on property that is owned by the department. The city shall prioritize removal of personal property that is within the right of way of a highway under the jurisdiction of the department as a road authority pursuant to ORS 810.010 (Jurisdiction over highways) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 377.650 (Personal property on state highway) , 377.653 (Personal property under state highway bridge) and 377.655 (Rules for removal and disposition of signs and property in violation of ORS 377.650) , an intergovernmental agreement entered into under this section may provide alternative provisions related to the removal, storage and disposition of personal property if the alternative provisions conform with the requirements for local government policy for removal of homeless individuals and personal property under ORS 195.505 (Elements of camp removal policies) .

(3) In addition to the requirements described in subsection (2) of this section, an intergovernmental agreement entered into under this section must include the following:

(a) Requirements for posting notice before the removal of personal property, including but not limited to the following:

(A) That the notice is created using durable materials and securely posted within 30 feet of the personal property to be removed;

(B) That the notice must provide the date the notice begins and the date upon which the city or department may begin removing personal property; and

(C) That the notice must provide a description of:

(i) How an individual may access personal property that is removed and stored; and

(ii) The length of time the city or department will store personal property before the city or department disposes of it.

(b) A requirement that the notice expires 10 days after the city or department posts the notice.

(c) A severe weather protocol regarding the weather conditions under which the city or department will not remove personal property.

(d) Provisions related to inventorying and storing the personal property to be removed.

(e) Provisions related to the city or department relinquishing unclaimed personal property after the storage period to the city’s or department’s designated agent.

(f) Provisions related to when the city will provide impact reduction services, including but not limited to trash collection.

(g) A provision providing that if the department requests city services under the intergovernmental agreement, but the city is unable or unwilling to provide services as requested, the department or the department’s contractor may perform the requested services consistent with the terms of the agreement, including but not limited to posting notice.

(4) The 72-hour notice under ORS 195.505 (Elements of camp removal policies) required under subsection (2) of this section does not apply:

(a) When there are grounds for law enforcement officials to believe that illegal activities other than camping are occurring;

(b) Where there is an exceptional emergency, such as possible site contamination by hazardous materials; or

(c) When there is immediate danger to human life or safety.

(5) Before the city adopts an intergovernmental agreement under this section or changes to the agreement, the city shall invite public comment on the proposed agreement or the proposed changes to the agreement. [2023 c.400 §35]

Note: 195.515 (City removal of personal property from highway right of way) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 195 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 195.515 — City removal of personal property from highway right of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.710 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.710
199.710 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) may be referred to as the City-County Act of 1971. [1971 c.731 §1]

Source: Section 199.710 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.735 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.735
198.735 Right of interested person to appear
Status: in_force

(1) On or before the date set for a hearing on a petition, any person interested in the proposed formation or change of organization of the district may appear and present written statements for or against the granting of the petition or the proposed change.

(2) A written statement for or against a proposed formation or change of organization or a request for an election must be in writing, must clearly specify the defect, error, irregularity or omission to which objection, if any, is made and must be filed within the time and in the manner provided by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) . Any statement not so made and filed shall be considered voluntarily waived. [1971 c.727 §§9,10]

Source: Section 198.735 — Right of interested person to appear; written statements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.596 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.596
192.596 Disclosure under summons or subpoena
Status: in_force

(1) A financial institution may disclose financial records of a customer to a state or local agency, and a state or local agency may request and receive such records, pursuant to a lawful summons or subpoena, served upon the financial institution, as provided in this section or ORS chapter 25.

(2) The state or local agency issuing such summons or subpoena shall make personal service of a copy of it upon the customer.

(3) The summons or subpoena shall name the agency issuing it, and shall specify the statutory authority under which the financial records are being obtained.

(4) The summons or subpoena shall state that service of a copy thereof has been made upon the customer, and shall state the date upon which service was accomplished.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a financial institution shall not disclose the financial records of a customer to a state or local agency, in response to a summons or subpoena served upon it, for a period of 10 days following service of a copy thereof upon the customer, unless the customer has consented to earlier disclosure. If the customer moves to quash such summons or subpoena, and the financial institution receives written notice of such action from the customer, all within 10 days following the date upon which a copy of the summons or subpoena was served upon the customer, the financial institution shall not disclose the financial records of said customer pursuant to said summons or subpoena unless:

(a) The customer thereafter consents in writing to the disclosure; or

(b) A court orders disclosure of the financial records to the state or local agency, pursuant to the summons or subpoena.

(6) Pursuant to the issuance of a summons or subpoena, a state or local agency may petition the court, and the court, upon a showing of reasonable cause to believe that a law subject to the jurisdiction of the petitioning agency has been or is about to be violated, may order that service upon the customer pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, information concerning such service required by subsection (4) of this section, and the 10-day period provided for in subsection (5) of this section be waived or shortened.

(7) Where the court grants such petition, a copy of the court order granting the same shall be attached to the summons or subpoena, and shall therewith be served upon the financial institution.

(8) The provisions of subsections (2) to (7) of this section do not apply to subpoenas issued pursuant to ORS chapter 25. [Formerly 192.565]

Source: Section 192.596 — Disclosure under summons or subpoena; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.115 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.115
190.115 Summaries of agreements of state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) A state agency that enters into an agreement under ORS 190.110 (Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate) , 190.420 (Authority of public agency to make agreements with public agencies in other states) or 190.485 (Authority of state agency to exercise authority jointly with nation or national agency of other than United States) on or after August 16, 1999, or an agreement under ORS 190.112 (Agreements with United States to perform security functions) or under ORS 660.334 (Agreements to create entities to perform workforce development activities) shall submit a summary of the agreement to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services within the 30-day period immediately following the effective date of the agreement.

(2) The summary required by this section must include the following information:

(a) Names of the parties to the agreement.

(b) Date of the agreement.

(c) Subject matter of the agreement.

(d) The agency through which a person may obtain a copy of the agreement.

(3) A state agency that is required to submit a summary of an agreement to the department under this section shall submit the summary through electronic means. [1999 c.948 §1; 2003 c.6 §2; 2003 c.149 §2]

Note: 190.115 (Summaries of agreements of state agencies) and 190.118 (Index of summaries) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 190 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 190.115 — Summaries of agreements of state agencies; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.314 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.314
195.314 Notice of claim
Status: in_force

(1) A public entity that receives a complete claim as described in ORS 195.312 (Procedure for processing claims) shall provide notice of the claim at least 30 days before a public hearing on the claim or, if there will not be a public hearing, at least 30 days before the deadline for submission of written comments, to:

(a) All owners identified in the claim;

(b) All persons described in ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) (2);

(c) The Department of Land Conservation and Development, unless the claim was filed with the department;

(d) Metro, if the property is located within the urban growth boundary of Metro;

(e) The county in which the property is located, unless the claim was filed with the county; and

(f) The city, if the property is located within the urban growth boundary or adopted urban planning area of the city.

(2) The notice required under subsection (1) of this section must describe the claim and state:

(a) Whether a public hearing will be held on the claim, the date, time and location of the hearing, if any, and the final date for submission of written evidence and arguments relating to the claim;

(b) That judicial review of the final determination of a public entity on the claim is limited to the written evidence and arguments submitted to the public entity; and

(c) That judicial review is available only for issues that are raised with sufficient specificity to afford the public entity an opportunity to respond.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, written evidence and arguments in proceedings on the claim must be submitted to the public entity not later than:

(a) The close of the final public hearing on the claim; or

(b) If a public hearing is not held, the date that is specified by the public entity in the notice required under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The claimant may request additional time to submit written evidence and arguments in response to testimony or submittals. The request must be made before the close of testimony or the deadline for submission of written evidence and arguments.

(5) A public entity shall make the record on review of a claim, including any staff reports, available to the public before the close of the record as described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section.

(6) A public entity shall mail a copy of the final determination to the claimant and to any person who submitted written evidence or arguments before the close of the record. The public entity shall forward to the county, and the county shall record, a memorandum of the final determination in the deed records of the county in which the property is located. [2007 c.424 §14]

Source: Section 195.314 — Notice of claim; evidence and argument; record on review; final determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.385 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.385
194.385 Powers of notary public connected with corporation
Status: in_force

(1) A notary public who is a shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or partner of a business entity may:

(a) Take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument executed to or by the business entity; or

(b) Administer an oath to any other shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or partner of the business entity or to any agent of the business entity.

(2) A notary public may not take the acknowledgment of an instrument executed to or by a business entity of which the notary public is a shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or partner, if the notary public is a party to the instrument, either individually or as a representative of the business entity.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Business entity” means a financial institution, trust company, corporation, professional corporation, cooperative, limited liability company, nonprofit corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited partnership.

(b) “Financial institution” has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) .

(c) “Trust company” has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . [2013 c.219 §36 (enacted in lieu of 194.100)]

Source: Section 194.385 — Powers of notary public connected with corporation; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.505 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.505
197A.505 Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall establish criteria, according to the procedure described in this section, to be used by the Metro Council to make decisions in a land use final order on the project improvements for the project, including their locations.

(2) The commission shall hold a public hearing on the criteria to be established by the commission.

(3) The commission shall publish notice of a public hearing on criteria to be established by the commission in a newspaper of general circulation within the Portland metropolitan area at least 20 days prior to the public hearing. The notice shall state:

(a) The general subject matter of the hearing and the date, time and place of the hearing;

(b) That any criteria to be proposed to the commission must be filed at the Salem office of the Department of Land Conservation and Development at least 10 days prior to commencement of the hearing and will be available for public inspection following filing;

(c) That notice of adoption of an order establishing criteria will be provided only to persons who provide oral or written testimony at the hearing and who also provide, in writing, a request for written notice and a mailing address to which notice shall be sent;

(d) That persons whose names appear on petitions submitted into the public hearing record will not be considered by that action to have provided oral or written testimony at the hearing;

(e) That failure by a person to raise an issue at the hearing in person or in writing, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the commission an opportunity to respond to the issue raised, shall preclude appeal by that person on that issue; and

(f) That appeals from an order establishing criteria must be filed within seven days following the date written notice of the order is mailed to the persons described in subsection (9)(b) of this section.

(4) The commission may provide additional notice as it deems appropriate to inform interested persons of the public hearing.

(5) A copy of the staff report, if any, must be made available for public inspection at least four days prior to the public hearing.

(6) At the commencement of the hearing, a statement shall be made to those in attendance that:

(a) Identifies the general subject matter of the hearing;

(b) Submittal of proposed criteria at the hearing will not be accepted unless the proposed criteria were filed at the Salem office of the department at least 10 days prior to the commencement of the hearing;

(c) Failure by a person to raise an issue at the hearing in person or in writing, or failure to raise an issue with sufficient specificity to afford the commission an opportunity to respond to the issue raised, shall preclude appeal by that person on that issue;

(d) Notice of adoption of an order establishing criteria will be provided only to persons who provide oral or written testimony at the hearing and who also provide a written request for notice and a mailing address to which notice shall be sent;

(e) Persons whose names appear on petitions submitted into the public hearing record will not be considered by that action to have provided oral or written testimony at the hearing; and

(f) Appeals from an order establishing criteria must be filed within seven days following the date written notice of the order is mailed.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall allow for the submission of oral and written testimony at the hearing, subject to any hearing procedures that the commission deems necessary.

(b) The commission may exclude irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious testimony.

(c) The commission may allow only the submission of proposed criteria at the hearing that were filed at the Salem office of the Department of Land Conservation and Development at least 10 days prior to the commencement of the hearing.

(d) The commission shall designate an individual to take minutes of the hearing.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 14 days following commencement of the hearing, the commission shall close the hearing.

(b) The commission shall consider all statewide planning goals and plan policies that are relevant to decisions regarding the project improvements and their locations in establishing the criteria.

(c) The commission shall adopt an order establishing the criteria. The commission’s order must include a brief statement explaining how the criteria established reasonably reflect the statewide land use planning goals and plan policies that are relevant to decisions regarding the project improvements and their locations.

(9) As soon as reasonably practicable following establishment of the criteria, the commission shall:

(a) Make copies of the order and the criteria available for public inspection at both the Salem and Portland offices of the Department of Land Conservation and Development; and

(b) Provide notice of the order and the criteria to:

(A) The Metro Council;

(B) TriMet;

(C) The Department of Transportation;

(D) Each affected local government; and

(E) Any person who provided oral or written testimony at the hearing and who also provided a written request for notice and a mailing address to which notice shall be sent. [2017 c.714 §4]

Note: See note under 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) .

Source: Section 197A.505 — Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.242 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.242
187.242 Korean War Veterans Honor Day
Status: in_force

June 25 of every year is designated as Korean War Veterans Honor Day. [2011 c.67 §1]

Source: Section 187.242 — Korean War Veterans Honor Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.070 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.070
193.070 Proof of publication
Status: in_force

Proof of publication of a document or notice required by law, or by an order of a court or judge, to be published in a newspaper, may be made by the affidavit of the owner, editor, publisher, manager or advertising manager of the newspaper or the principal clerk of any of them, or the printer or the foreman of the printer, showing the same. The affidavit may be in substantially the form set forth in ORCP 7 F(2)(b) and shall have annexed a copy of the document or notice. [Amended by 1979 c.284 §122]

Source: Section 193.070 — Proof of publication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.510 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.510
199.510 Financial effects of transfer or withdrawal
Status: in_force

(1) After the date of a final order or proclamation of annexation or transfer of territory, the territory annexed or transferred shall become subject to the indebtedness, bonded or otherwise, of the affected city or district acquiring the territory in like manner as the territory within the city or district.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to ORS 222.465 (Effective date of withdrawal from domestic water supply district, water control district or sanitary district) , if the affected territory is to be annexed to a city, and lies within the boundaries of a district, the affected territory is withdrawn from the district on the date of the final order unless the city is part of the district. The city shall have the right to exercise the choice permitted by ORS 222.520 (Annexation of less than entire district) (2).

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply when the territory to be annexed lies within a water district organized under ORS chapter 264, a sanitary district organized under ORS 450.005 (Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245) to 450.245 (Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws) or a park and recreation district organized under ORS chapter 266. Withdrawal of territory from such a water, sanitary district or park and recreation district shall be governed solely by ORS 222.465 (Effective date of withdrawal from domestic water supply district, water control district or sanitary district) and 222.520 (Annexation of less than entire district) to 222.575 (Agreements for joint operation by city and district) .

(c) When a city receives services from a district and is part of that district, any territory thereafter annexed to the city shall be included in the boundaries of the district and shall be subject to all liabilities of the district in the same manner and to the same extent as other territory included in the district.

(3) After the date of a final order or proclamation withdrawing or transferring territory from an affected city or district, the territory withdrawn or transferred shall be free from assessments and taxes levied thereafter by the affected city or district losing the territory. However, the withdrawn or transferred territory shall remain subject to any bonded or other indebtedness existing at the time of the order, except as provided by ORS 198.882 (Tax relief to withdrawn area) . If the territory is being withdrawn from a district into a city, the city shall have the right to exercise the choice permitted by ORS 222.520 (Annexation of less than entire district) (2). 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 located within the city or district immediately prior to the withdrawal. [1969 c.494 §18; 1971 c.462 §17; 1973 c.808 §2; 1975 c.361 §7; 1977 c.663 §2; 1981 c.265 §12; 1985 c.702 §19; 1989 c.483 §1]

Source: Section 199.510 — Financial effects of transfer or withdrawal; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.720 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.720
198.720 Boundaries
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by the principal Act:

(1) A district may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous territory located in one or more adjoining counties. If any part of the territory subject to a petition for formation or annexation is within a city, the petition shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body of the city approving the petition.

(2) A district may not include territory included within another district formed under the same principal Act when the other district is authorized to perform and is performing the services the affected district is authorized to perform, unless:

(a) Withdrawal of such territory is proposed and the territory is withdrawn by withdrawal proceedings conducted in the other district simultaneously with the formation or annexation proceedings, and the proposed boundary changes are approved for both districts; or

(b) The principal Act provides for automatic withdrawal of the affected territory in such a case.

(3) The boundary lines of a district formed under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) shall include only such territory as may in reason be served by the facilities or services of the district.

(4) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [1971 c.727 §5; 2001 c.138 §2]

Source: Section 198.720 — Boundaries; filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.875 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.875
198.875 Election on withdrawal petition
Status: in_force

(1) At the time and place set for the final hearing upon the withdrawal petition if the required number of written requests for an election on the proposed withdrawal have not been filed, the county board shall enter an order withdrawing the described area from the district.

(2) If the required number of requests for an election are filed on or before the final hearing, the county board shall call an election in the district upon the question of the withdrawal of the area.

(3) 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 district, the county board shall enter an order withdrawing the area from the district. If the majority of the votes cast is against withdrawal, the county board shall enter an order declaring the results of the election. In either case, the county board shall cause a copy of the order to be filed with the secretary of the district. [1971 c.727 §40]

Source: Section 198.875 — Election on withdrawal petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.245 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.245
192.245 Form of report to legislature
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a law of this state requires a written report be submitted to the Legislative Assembly, the requirement shall be met by distribution of an executive summary of no more than two pages sent to every member of the Legislative Assembly by electronic mail and one copy of the report to the Legislative Administrator. This requirement does not preclude providing a copy of any report to a specific legislative committee if required by law. The requirements of this subsection are not met if the executive summary is distributed to members of the Legislative Assembly in paper format.

(2) The executive summary described in subsection (1) of this section shall include an explanation of how a member of the Legislative Assembly may obtain a copy of the report. If the report is also available on the Internet, the executive summary shall include the online location of the report.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if a member of the Legislative Assembly requests a paper copy of a report or executive summary, the agency or other entity responsible for submitting the report or executive summary to the Legislative Assembly shall supply a paper copy of the report or executive summary to the member. [1991 c.842 §4; 2009 c.416 §1; 2011 c.380 §1]

Note: See note under 192.230 (Definitions for ORS 192.235 to 192.245) .

Source: Section 192.245 — Form of report to legislature , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).