Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197 § 197.047 — Notice

Notice to local governments and property owners of changes to commission rules or certain statutes; form; distribution of notice; costs. (1) As used in this section, “owner” means the owner of the title to real property or the contract purchaser of real property, of record as shown on the last available complete tax assessment roll. (2) At least 90 days prior to the final public hearing on a proposed new or amended administrative rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission described in subsection (10) of this section, the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall cause the notice set forth in subsection (3) of this section to be mailed to every affected local government that exercises land use planning authority under ORS 197.175. (3) The notice required in subsection (2) of this section must: (a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced type across the top of the face page extending from the left margin to the right margin: ______________________________________________________________________________ This is to notify you that the Land Conservation and Development Commission has proposed a new or amended administrative rule that, if adopted, may affect the permissible uses of properties in your jurisdiction. ______________________________________________________________________________ (b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice: ______________________________________________________________________________ On (date of public hearing), the Land Conservation and Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding adoption of proposed (new or amended) rule (number). Adoption of the rule may change the zoning classification of properties in your jurisdiction or may limit or prohibit land uses previously allowed on properties in your jurisdiction. Rule (number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of the proposed rule (number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____. For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number). ______________________________________________________________________________ (4) A local government that receives notice under subsection (2) of this section shall cause the notice set forth in subsection (5) of this section to be mailed to every owner of real property that will be rezoned as a result of the proposed rule. Notice to an owner under this subsection must be mailed at least 45 days prior to the final public hearing on the proposed rule. (5) The notice required in subsection (4) of this section must: (a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced type across the top of the face page extending from the left margin to the right margin: ______________________________________________________________________________ This is to notify you that the Land Conservation and Development Commission has proposed a new or amended administrative rule that, if adopted, may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties. ______________________________________________________________________________ (b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice: ______________________________________________________________________________ On (date of public hearing), the Land Conservation and Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding adoption of proposed (new or amended) rule (number). Adoption of the rule may affect the permissible uses of your property, and other properties in the affected zone, and may change the value of your property. Rule (number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of the proposed rule (number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____. For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number). ______________________________________________________________________________ (6) At least 90 days prior to the effective date of a new or amended statute or administrative rule described in subsection (10) of this section, the department shall cause the notice set forth in subsection (7) of this section to be mailed to every affected local government that exercises land use planning authority under ORS