Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
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227.010Definition for ORS 227.030 to 227.300 227.020Authority to create planning commission 227.030Membership 227.035[1973 c.739 §5; renumbered 244.135 in 1993] 227.040[Repealed by 1973 c.739 §13] 227.050[Amended by 1969 c.430 §2; repealed by 1975 c.767 §16] 227.060[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §16] 227.070[Amended by 1969 c.430 §3; 1973 c.739 §3; repealed by 1975 c.767 §16] 227.080[Repealed by 1973 c.739 §13] 227.090Powers and duties of commission 227.095Definitions for ORS 227.100 and 227.110 227.100Submission of plats for subdivisions and plans for street alterations and public buildings to commission; report 227.110City approval prior to recording of subdivision plats and plats or deeds dedicating land to public use within six miles of city; exception 227.120Procedure and approval for renaming streets 227.130[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §16] 227.140[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §16] 227.150[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §16] 227.160Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186 227.165Planning and zoning hearings officers; duties and powers 227.170Hearing procedure; rules 227.172Siting casino in incorporated city 227.173Basis for decision on permit application; statement of reasons for approval or denial 227.175Application for permit or zone change; fees; consolidated procedure; hearing; approval criteria; decision without hearing 227.178Deadlines for completeness determination and final action on application; procedure; exceptions; refund of fees 227.179Writ of mandamus authorized after deadline for final action; jurisdiction; process 227.180Review of action on permit application; fees 227.181Deadline for final action following remand of land use decision 227.182Writ of mandamus authorized after deadline following remand of land use decision 227.184Supplemental application for remaining permitted uses following denial of initial application 227.185Transmission tower; location; conditions 227.186Notice to property owners of hearing on certain zone change; form of notice; exceptions; reimbursement of cost 227.187Public sale of copies of city comprehensive plan and land use regulations 227.188Amendments to city comprehensive plan map 227.190Solar access ordinances; purpose; standards 227.195Effect of land use regulations and comprehensive plans 227.210[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §16] 227.215Regulation of development 227.220[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §10 (227.215 enacted in lieu of 227.220)] 227.230[Amended by 1971 c.739 §2; 1975 c.153 §4; repealed by 1975 c.767 §10 (227.215 enacted in lieu of 227.230)] 227.240[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §10 (227.215 enacted in lieu of 227.240)] 227.250[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §10 (227.215 enacted in lieu of 227.250)] 227.260[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §10 (227.215 enacted in lieu of 227.260)] 227.270[Repealed by 1975 c.767 §10 (227.215 enacted in lieu of 227.270)] 227.280Enforcement of development legislation 227.283Regulations applicable to resumption of nonconforming uses 227.285[1959 c.601 §1; repealed by 1969 c.460 §2 (227.286 enacted in lieu of 227.285)] 227.286Regulations applicable to public property 227.290Building setback lines established by city council; criteria 227.300Use of eminent domain power to establish setback lines 227.310[1957 c.67 §1; 1975 c.767 §13; repealed by 1977 c.766 §16] 227.320City program for demolition of residences or residential buildings 227.350Notice of proposed wetlands development; exception; approval by city 227.400Truck routes; procedures for establishment or revision; notice; hearing 227.450Recycling containers; recommendations for new construction 227.455Clustered mailboxes in city streets and rights-of-way 227.500Use of real property for religious activity; city regulation of real property used for religious activity 227.505Solar energy systems on residential and commercial structures 227.600Land use approval preapplication review

Chapter 227 — City Planning and Zoning

ORS 227.182 Writ of mandamus authorized after deadline following remand of land use decision

(1)

If the governing body of a city or its designee fails to take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change within 120 days as provided in ORS 227.181, the applicant may file a petition for a writ of mandamus as provided in ORS 34.105 to 34.240. The court shall set the matter for trial as soon as practicable but not more than 15 days from the date a responsive pleading pursuant to ORS 34.170 is filed, unless the court has been advised by the parties that the matter has been settled.

(2)

A writ of mandamus issued under this section shall order the governing body of the city or its designee to make a final determination on the application. The court, in its discretion, may order such remedy as the court determines appropriate.

(3)

In a mandamus proceeding under this section the court shall award court costs and attorney fees to an applicant who prevails on a petition under this section.

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