ORS 197.758
Development of middle housing

  • local regulations

(1)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Cottage clusters” means groupings of no fewer than four detached housing units per acre with a footprint of less than 900 square feet each and that include a common courtyard.

(b)

“Middle housing” means:

(A)

Duplexes;

(B)

Triplexes;

(C)

Quadplexes;

(D)

Cottage clusters; and

(E)

Townhouses.

(c)

“Townhouses” means a dwelling unit constructed in a row of two or more attached units, where each dwelling unit is located on an individual lot or parcel and shares at least one common wall with an adjacent unit.

(2)

Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, each city with a population of 25,000 or more and each county or city within a metropolitan service district shall allow the development of:

(a)

All middle housing types in areas zoned for residential use that allow for the development of detached single-family dwellings; and

(b)

A duplex on each lot or parcel zoned for residential use that allows for the development of detached single-family dwellings.

(3)

Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, each city not within a metropolitan service district with a population of more than 10,000 and less than 25,000 shall allow the development of a duplex on each lot or parcel zoned for residential use that allows for the development of detached single-family dwellings. Nothing in this subsection prohibits a local government from allowing middle housing types in addition to duplexes.

(4)

This section does not apply to:

(a)

Cities with a population of 1,000 or fewer;

(b)

Lands not within an urban growth boundary;

(c)

Lands that are not incorporated and also lack sufficient urban services, as defined in ORS 195.065 (Agreements required);

(d)

Lands that are not zoned for residential use, including lands zoned primarily for commercial, industrial, agricultural or public uses; or

(e)

Lands that are not incorporated and are zoned under an interim zoning designation that maintains the land’s potential for planned urban development.

(5)

Local governments may regulate siting and design of middle housing required to be permitted under this section, provided that the regulations do not, individually or cumulatively, discourage the development of all middle housing types permitted in the area through unreasonable costs or delay. Local governments may regulate middle housing to comply with protective measures adopted pursuant to statewide land use planning goals.

(6)

This section does not prohibit local governments from permitting:

(a)

Single-family dwellings in areas zoned to allow for single-family dwellings; or

(b)

Middle housing in areas not required under this section. [2019 c.639 §2]
Note: Sections 3 and 4, chapter 639, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:
Sec. 3. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 197.646 (Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute), a local government shall adopt land use regulations or amend its comprehensive plan to implement section 2 of this 2019 Act [197.758 (Development of middle housing)] no later than:

(a)

June 30, 2021, for each city subject to section 2 (3) of this 2019 Act; or

(b)

June 30, 2022, for each local government subject to section 2 (2) of this 2019 Act.

(2)

The Land Conservation and Development Commission, with the assistance of the Building Codes Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, shall develop a model middle housing ordinance no later than December 31, 2020.

(3)

A local government that has not acted within the time provided under subsection (1) of this section shall directly apply the model ordinance developed by the commission under subsection (2) of this section under ORS 197.646 (Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute) (3) until the local government acts as described in subsection (1) of this section.

(4)

In adopting regulations or amending a comprehensive plan under this section, a local government shall consider ways to increase the affordability of middle housing by considering ordinances and policies that include but are not limited to:

(a)

Waiving or deferring system development charges;

(b)

Adopting or amending criteria for property tax exemptions under ORS 307.515 (Definitions for ORS 307.515 to 307.523) to 307.523 (Time for filing application), 307.540 (Definitions for ORS 307.540 to 307.548) to 307.548 (Termination of exemption) or 307.651 (Definitions for ORS 307.651 to 307.687) to 307.687 (Review of denial of application) or property tax freezes under ORS 308.450 (Definitions for ORS 308.450 to 308.481) to 308.481 (Extending deadline for completion of rehabilitation project); and

(c)

Assessing a construction tax under ORS 320.192 (City or county ordinance or resolution to impose tax) and 320.195 (Deposit of revenues).

(5)

When a local government makes a legislative decision to amend its comprehensive plan or land use regulations to allow middle housing in areas zoned for residential use that allow for detached single-family dwellings, the local government is not required to consider whether the amendments significantly affect an existing or planned transportation facility. [2019 c.639 §3]
Sec. 4. (1) Notwithstanding section 3 (1) or (3) of this 2019 Act, the Department of Land Conservation and Development may grant to a local government that is subject to section 2 of this 2019 Act [197.758 (Development of middle housing)] an extension of the time allowed to adopt land use regulations or amend its comprehensive plan under section 3 of this 2019 Act.

(2)

An extension under this section may be applied only to specific areas where the local government has identified water, sewer, storm drainage or transportation services that are either significantly deficient or are expected to be significantly deficient before December 31, 2023, and for which the local government has established a plan of actions that will remedy the deficiency in those services that is approved by the department. The extension may not extend beyond the date that the local government intends to correct the deficiency under the plan.

(3)

In areas where the extension under this section does not apply, the local government shall apply its own land use regulations consistent with section 3 (1) of this 2019 Act or the model ordinance developed under section 3 (2) of this 2019 Act.

(4)

A request for an extension by a local government must be filed with the department no later than:

(a)

December 31, 2020, for a city subject to section 2 (3) of this 2019 Act.

(b)

June 30, 2021, for a local government subject to section 2 (2) of this 2019 Act.

(5)

The department shall grant or deny a request for an extension under this section:

(a)

Within 90 days of receipt of a complete request from a city subject to section 2 (3) of this 2019 Act.

(b)

Within 120 days of receipt of a complete request from a local government subject to section 2 (2) of this 2019 Act.

(6)

The department shall adopt rules regarding the form and substance of a local government’s application for an extension under this section. The department may include rules regarding:

(a)

Defining the affected areas;

(b)

Calculating deficiencies of water, sewer, storm drainage or transportation services;

(c)

Service deficiency levels required to qualify for the extension;

(d)

The components and timing of a remediation plan necessary to qualify for an extension;

(e)

Standards for evaluating applications; and

(f)

Establishing deadlines and components for the approval of a plan of action. [2019 c.639 §4]

Source: Section 197.758 — Development of middle housing; local regulations, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html.

197.005
Legislative findings
197.010
Policy
197.012
Compact urban development
197.013
Implementation and enforcement are of statewide concern
197.015
Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and ORS 197A.300 to 197A.325
197.020
Land use decision considerations
197.022
Policy regarding ORS 215.433 and 227.184
197.030
Land Conservation and Development Commission
197.035
Officers
197.040
Duties of commission
197.045
Powers of commission
197.047
Notice to local governments and property owners of changes to commission rules or certain statutes
197.050
Interstate agreements and compacts
197.060
Biennial report
197.065
Biennial report analyzing uses of certain land
197.070
Public inspection of assessments prepared by commission
197.075
Department of Land Conservation and Development
197.085
Director
197.090
Duties and authority of director
197.095
Land Conservation and Development Account
197.158
Policy-neutral review and audit of statewide land use program
197.160
State Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee
197.165
Local Officials Advisory Committee
197.173
Findings regarding coordination between state agencies and local governments
197.175
Cities’ and counties’ planning responsibilities
197.178
Development applications
197.180
State agency planning responsibilities
197.183
Local government to notify Department of Aviation of applications received for certain water impoundments
197.186
Removal from buildable lands inventory of land subject to open space tax assessment
197.195
Limited land use decision
197.200
Refinement plan
197.225
Preparation
197.230
Considerations
197.235
Public hearings
197.240
Commission action
197.245
Commission amendment of initial goals
197.250
Compliance with goals required
197.251
Compliance acknowledgment
197.253
Participation in local proceedings required for submitting comments and objections
197.254
Bar to contesting acknowledgment, appealing or seeking amendment
197.256
Acknowledgment deadline for newly incorporated cities
197.265
State compensation for costs of defending compliance actions
197.270
Copies of comprehensive plan and land use regulations
197.274
Review of Metro regional framework plan
197.277
Oregon Forest Practices Act
197.279
Approved wetland conservation plans comply with goals
197.283
Commission to assure protection of ground water resources
197.286
Definitions for ORS 197.286 to 197.314 and 197.475 to 197.490
197.290
Housing production strategy
197.291
Review of housing production strategy
197.293
Identification of cities with unmet housing needs
197.296
Analysis of housing capacity and needed housing by Metro, cities outside of Metro and smaller cities
197.297
Analysis of housing capacity and needed housing in Metro cities
197.298
Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundary
197.299
Metro accommodation of needed housing and school lands
197.301
Metro report of performance measures
197.302
Metro determination of buildable land supply
197.303
“Needed housing” defined
197.304
Lane County accommodation of needed housing
197.307
Needed housing policy
197.308
Affordable housing allowed outright
197.309
Local requirements to develop affordable housing
197.311
Final action on affordable housing application
197.312
Limitation on city and county prohibitions
197.313
Interpretation of ORS 197.312
197.314
Required siting of manufactured homes
197.319
Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order
197.320
Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans
197.324
Proceedings prior to order of compliance with goals
197.328
Procedures to consider order to comply with goals
197.335
Order for compliance with goals
197.340
Weight given to goals in planning practice
197.350
Burden of persuasion or proof in appeal to board or commission
197.353
Measure 37 timelines
197.360
“Expedited land division” defined
197.365
Application
197.370
Failure of local government to timely act on application
197.375
Appeal of local government to referee
197.380
Application fees
197.390
Activities on federal land
197.395
Application for permit
197.405
Designation of areas of critical state concern
197.410
Use and activities regulated
197.416
Metolius Area of Critical State Concern
197.430
Enforcement powers
197.431
Expansion of speedway destination site
197.432
Definitions for ORS 197.431 to 197.434
197.433
Development of major motor speedway
197.434
Traffic impacts of speedway destination
197.435
Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467
197.440
Legislative findings
197.445
Destination resort criteria
197.450
Siting without taking goal exception
197.455
Siting of destination resorts
197.460
Compatibility with adjacent land uses
197.462
Use of land excluded from destination resort
197.465
Comprehensive plan implementing measures
197.467
Conservation easement to protect resource site
197.475
Policy
197.480
Planning for parks
197.485
Prohibition on restrictions of manufactured dwelling
197.488
Replacement of park destroyed by natural disaster
197.490
Restriction on establishment of park
197.492
Definitions for ORS 197.492 and 197.493
197.493
Placement and occupancy of recreational vehicle
197.505
Definitions for ORS 197.505 to 197.540
197.510
Legislative findings
197.520
Manner of declaring moratorium
197.522
Local government to approve subdivision, partition or construction
197.524
Local government to adopt moratorium or public facilities strategy following pattern or practice of delaying or stopping issuance of permits
197.530
Correction program
197.540
Review by Land Use Board of Appeals
197.610
Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development
197.612
Comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to conform plan or regulations to new requirement in statute, goal or rule
197.615
Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development
197.620
Appeal of certain comprehensive plan or land use regulation decision-making
197.625
Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes
197.626
Submission of land use decisions that expand urban growth boundary or designate urban or rural reserves
197.627
Meaning of “compliance with the goals” for certain purposes
197.628
Periodic review
197.629
Schedule for periodic review
197.631
Commission to amend regulations to facilitate periodic review
197.633
Two phases of periodic review
197.636
Procedures and actions for failure to meet periodic review deadlines
197.637
Department of Land Conservation and Development may request review by Housing and Community Services Department of certain local housing measures
197.638
Department of Land Conservation and Development may request review by Oregon Business Development Department of local inventory and analysis of industrial and commercial land
197.639
State assistance teams
197.644
Modification of work program
197.646
Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute
197.649
Fees for notice
197.650
Appeal to Court of Appeals
197.651
Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission
197.652
Regional problem-solving process
197.654
Regional problem-solving goals, actions and agreements
197.656
Commission approval of comprehensive plans not in compliance with goals
197.658
Modifying local work plan
197.659
Commission approval of certain changes in comprehensive plans or land use regulations
197.660
Definitions
197.663
Legislative findings
197.665
Locations of residential homes
197.667
Location of residential facility
197.670
Zoning requirements and prohibitions for residential homes and residential facilities
197.677
Policy
197.680
Legislative findings
197.685
Location of farmworker housing
197.707
Legislative intent
197.712
Commission duties
197.713
Industrial development on industrial lands outside urban growth boundaries
197.714
Cooperation of county and city concerning industrial development
197.716
Industrial and employment uses in listed counties
197.717
Technical assistance by state agencies
197.719
Industrial use of abandoned or diminished mill sites
197.722
Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728
197.723
Designation of regionally significant industrial areas
197.724
Review of application for land use permit within regionally significant industrial area
197.726
Jurisdiction on appeal
197.727
Fee for review
197.728
Rules
197.732
Goal exceptions
197.734
Exceptions to certain statewide planning goal criteria
197.736
Commission implementation of ORS 197.340 and 197.732
197.746
Transitional housing accommodations
197.748
Conversion of hotel or motel to emergency shelter or affordable housing
197.752
Lands available for urban development
197.754
Land identified for urban services
197.756
Farm use assessment in area identified for urban services
197.758
Development of middle housing
197.761
Development of residential platted lot
197.764
Application to remove property from within urban growth boundary
197.766
Laws applicable to certain local decisions regarding urban growth boundary
197.768
Local government or special district adoption of public facilities strategy
197.770
Firearms training facilities
197.772
Consent for designation as historic property
197.782
Emergency shelters developed under temporary authorization
197.791
Inventory of local government surplus real property
197.794
Notice to railroad company upon certain applications for land use decision, limited land use decision or expedited land use decision
197.796
Applicant for certain land use decisions may accept and appeal condition imposed on application
197.797
Local quasi-judicial land use hearings
197.798
Rules regulating transportation improvements by city or county
197.805
Policy on review of land use decisions
197.810
Land Use Board of Appeals
197.815
Office location
197.820
Duty to conduct review proceedings
197.825
Jurisdiction of board
197.828
Board review of limited land use decision
197.829
Board to affirm certain local government interpretations
197.830
Review procedures
197.831
Appellate review of clear and objective approval standards, conditions and procedures for needed housing
197.832
Board Publications Account
197.835
Scope of review
197.840
Exceptions to deadline for final decision
197.843
Attorney fees for applicant developing affordable housing
197.845
Stay of decision being reviewed
197.850
Judicial review of board order
197.855
Deadline for final court order
197.860
Stay of proceedings to allow mediation
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