Bill > HB3013

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) to provide a comprehensive process for handling land use permits and zone changes that are based on unacknowledged comprehensive plan provisions or land use regulations. Specifically, if a permit or zone change is based on a provision that fails to gain official acknowledgment through the state's land use planning process, the bill mandates that the permit or zone change becomes void and any associated improvements or uses must be halted and removed. The legislation empowers any person who previously participated in an appeal or submitted testimony opposing the unacknowledged provision to bring a legal claim in circuit court to revoke the permit, enjoin improvements, or seek actual damages. The bill expands legal standing for such claims, allowing individuals to pursue action regardless of whether they previously appealed the permit or zone change. Additionally, the bill clarifies the jurisdiction of the Land Use Board of Appeals and circuit courts in reviewing and enforcing land use decisions, including explicit language about enforcing orders related to unacknowledged land use provisions. This legislation aims to strengthen accountability and provide clearer mechanisms for addressing land use planning errors or improper approvals.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3013