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This bill modifies Oregon's laws regarding residential land divisions, specifically expedited land divisions, to streamline and clarify the process for creating new residential parcels within urban growth boundaries. The bill expands the definition of an "expedited land division" to include land divisions that create three or fewer parcels, and provides more detailed criteria for such divisions, such as ensuring the land is zoned for residential use, is not located in environmentally sensitive areas, and meets specific density or affordability requirements. The bill extends the local government's decision-making timeline from 63 to 180 days, allows local governments more discretion in the review process by making hearings optional, and limits who can appeal these land division decisions. The bill also establishes a referee process for handling appeals, with specific rules about who can appeal, the grounds for appeal, and the referee's decision-making process. Additionally, the bill specifies that the Land Use Board of Appeals cannot review these types of land division decisions, instead providing a judicial review process through the Court of Appeals under specific, limited circumstances.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB525