(1) When a local government engages in a pattern or practice of delaying or stopping the issuance of permits, authorizations or approvals necessary for the subdivision or partitioning of, or construction on, any land, including delaying or stopping issuance based on a shortage of public facilities, the local government shall:

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 197.524

  • local government: means all cities, counties and local service districts located in this state, and all administrative subdivisions of those cities, counties and local service districts. See Oregon Statutes 174.116

(a) Adopt a public facilities strategy under ORS § 197.768; or

(b) Adopt a moratorium on construction or land development under ORS § 197.505 to 197.540.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to the delay or stopping of the issuance of permits, authorizations or approvals because they are inconsistent with the local government’s comprehensive plan or land use regulations. [1999 c.838 § 3]