Bill > HB2178

This bill modifies Oregon's land use appeal process by limiting who can file appeals to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Specifically, the bill restricts standing in land use appeals to individuals who reside or maintain a business within 25 miles of the local government or special district's boundary and who have previously appeared in person at a hearing for the specific decision being challenged. The changes apply to various land use decisions, including comprehensive plan amendments, zoning changes, and other local government land use actions. The bill aims to narrow the pool of potential appellants by requiring not just proximity to the area affected, but also direct participation in the original hearing process. Additionally, the bill modifies technical aspects of the appeal process, such as notification requirements and timelines for filing appeals, and requires LUBA to track and report on appeal statistics, including the success rates of different types of appeals and petitioners. These changes are intended to streamline the land use appeal process and reduce potentially frivolous or distant challenges to local government land use decisions.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2178