Bill > SB1129

This bill modifies the rules for urban reserves, which are designated areas intended for potential future urban development. Specifically, the Land Conservation and Development Commission is required to amend its rules by January 1, 2026 to provide local governments with more flexibility in prioritizing lands for urban reserves. The new rules will allow local governments to give lower priority to lands in two scenarios: first, for lands within exception areas (areas that have been granted exceptions to standard land use planning rules) or non-resource lands with existing planned developments or subdivisions, and second, for lands that would be challenging or costly to provide urban services to due to topographical or other physical constraints. The bill is being enacted with an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, and is intended to improve land use planning processes by giving local governments more discretion in urban reserve designations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1129