Bill > SB1071

This bill requires the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC), a state regulatory body, to approve specific urban growth boundary (UGB) amendments proposed by the City of Coos Bay by January 1, 2026. The bill overrides existing statutory requirements and rules related to UGB reviews, effectively mandating that the LCDC approve the city's proposed boundary changes and declare them the official acknowledged urban growth boundary. An urban growth boundary is a land-use planning tool that defines the limit of urban development for a city, helping to control sprawl and manage regional growth. The bill will take effect on the 91st day after the 2025 regular session of the Oregon Legislature adjourns sine die (a legal term meaning the session ends without setting a day to reconvene). By directing the LCDC to approve these specific amendments, the bill provides a legislative override of typical administrative review processes for the City of Coos Bay's urban growth boundary expansion.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1071