Bill > HB3673

This bill reduces the timeline for local governments (cities and counties) to review and decide on land use applications, particularly for housing, mental health, and addiction facilities. Specifically, the bill amends existing Oregon law to shorten the review period to 90 days for applications related to housing, mental health, or addiction facilities, compared to the previous 120 or 150-day timelines. For other types of land use applications within urban growth boundaries, the review period remains at 120 days, while other applications outside urban growth boundaries maintain a 150-day review period. The bill also maintains provisions for application completeness, allowing applicants to request review under different standards and providing mechanisms for extensions or refunds if review timelines are not met. Additionally, the bill preserves the ability for applicants to seek a writ of mandamus (a court order) if local governments fail to take final action within the specified timeframes. The goal of the legislation appears to be streamlining the land use application process to facilitate faster development of housing and critical facilities.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3673