Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197 § 197.524 — Local
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197 ·
Oregon Code § 197.524·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Local
government to adopt moratorium or public facilities strategy following pattern
or practice of delaying or stopping issuance of permits.
(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:
(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 governments comprehensive plan or land use
regulations. [1999 c.838 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 197.524
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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