A new bill has been passed by the Oregon Senate aimed at accelerating land use processes in urban areas, despite opposition from the cities of Lake Oswego and Wilsonville. It mandates a 90-day timeframe for housing application decisions and simplifies design review requirements. Additionally, if there are delays in processing engineering plans or approvals for residential projects, the bill allows applicants to receive attorney fees. Local governments can also waive certain design review processes for urban developments of 20 units or more, enhancing development efficiency and speed.
The bill would set a 90-day deadline for decisions on housing applications in urban areas and ease design review requirements, aimed to expedite land use.
If engineering plans or land use approvals for residential developments are not processed timely, project applicants would be awarded attorney fees.
Local governments can waive design review processes related to aesthetics and building design for urban developments with at least 20 residential units.
Both Lake Oswego and Wilsonville oppose the bill, which seeks to accelerate housing application decisions and streamline requirements for urban development.
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