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OR HB3906

Relating to land use applications by entities with the right of eminent domain.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act allows a condemner to apply for land use approval. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Allows a condemner to apply for a land use approval for lands subject to its power of condem- nation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Oregon state law to allow entities with the power of eminent domain (called "condemners") to apply for land use permits and authorizations for properties they might potentially acquire, even if they have not yet actually purchased or condemned the land. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 215.416 for county land use applications and ORS 227.175 for city land use applications) to explicitly state that a condemner may apply for a land use permit "as if the condemner owned the land" for any property subject to its eminent domain power, regardless of whether that power has been exercised. This change essentially grants potential land acquirers the same rights to seek land use approvals as current property owners, which could help entities like utilities, transportation agencies, or other public infrastructure organizations plan and prepare for potential future land acquisitions by understanding potential land use restrictions or opportunities in advance. The bill does not change other existing requirements for land use applications, such as compliance with comprehensive plans, zoning regulations, and public notice procedures.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. (on 03/04/2025)

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