Oregon Pipeline Company, LLC. v. Clatsop County
Consistent with OAR 660-006-0025(4)(q) and pursuant to ORS 197.835(9)(a)(D), a county may properly permit natural gas transmission lines in Agricultural Forest (AF) and Forest-80 (F-80) zones.
Area(s) of Law:- Land Use
Oregonians in Action Legal Center v. City of Lincoln City
In relation to the Lincoln City ordinances, LUBA clarified that the needed housing statute, ORS 197.303(1), did not extend to vacation homes, and that the Housing Element referencing “seasonal residents seeking shelter” was limited to part-time residents and excluded temporary tourists.
Area(s) of Law:- Municipal Law
Seabreeze Associates Limited v. Tillamook County
Statewide Planning Goal 10 (Housing) applies to rural unincorporated communities if residential lands in those communities were used in the county’s inventory of buildable lands required by Goal 10.
Area(s) of Law:- Land Use
LO 138 LLC v. City of Lake Oswego
The definition of “village character” in the Lake Oswego Downtown Redevelopment Design District does not create mandatory approval standards beyond those contained in the Lake Oswego Code.
Area(s) of Law:- Municipal Law
Smith v. City of Gearhart
Under Gearhart Zoning Ordinance 12.060(7), the city council must make a decision on review that includes findings and if remanded, a statement explaining the reasons; not reaching a vote constitutes failure to make the decision.
Area(s) of Law:- Municipal Law