Bill > SB1136

This bill requires the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) to adopt model ordinances by January 1, 2027, specifically designed to help small cities (with populations under 25,000) add lands to their urban growth boundaries (UGBs). The bill amends existing land use planning laws to provide clear guidelines for local governments seeking to expand their urban areas, with a focus on housing production and accessibility. It establishes that land use regulations substantially using the language of these model ordinances cannot be appealed based on statutory or planning goal compliance, unless the underlying model ordinance rule is invalidated, substantially amended, or repealed. The bill emphasizes principles of equitable housing, including making safe and affordable housing available to all Oregonians, supporting fair housing outcomes, and removing barriers to housing development. Additionally, the bill specifies that it will take effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session, providing a clear timeline for implementation of its provisions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1136