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OR HB3154

Relating to defining buildable lands.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act changes which lands may be called buildable. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.9). Removes certain lands from definitions of buildable lands for purposes of urbanization.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the definition of "buildable lands" for Oregon local governments and Metro when conducting housing capacity inventories. Specifically, the bill excludes certain types of lands from being considered buildable, including floodways, bodies of water, wetlands, lands within special flood hazard areas, and lands subject to development prohibitions under state planning goals. These changes apply to local governments in cities with populations over 25,000 and to Metro when they are determining housing needs and urban growth boundaries. The bill requires these entities to create maps or documents identifying specific buildable lots and parcels, and to consider various factors when assessing housing capacity, such as residential development restrictions, existing structures, market factors, and housing trends. The goal is to provide a more precise and realistic assessment of available land for residential development, taking into account natural and regulatory constraints that might prevent or limit construction. By narrowing the definition of buildable lands, the bill aims to ensure more accurate housing capacity planning and potentially encourage more efficient use of urban land.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. (on 01/17/2025)

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