Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 198 § 198.850 — Annexation petition or resolution; delayed effective date for certain
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 198 ·
Oregon Code § 198.850·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Annexation petition or resolution; delayed effective date for certain
annexations.
(1)
When the electors of an area wish to annex to a district, they may file an
annexation petition with the county board. Before the petition is filed with
the county board, it shall be approved by indorsement thereon by the board of
the affected district and by any other agency also required by the principal
Act to indorse or approve the petition.
(2) ORS 198.800
to 198.820 apply to the proceeding conducted by the county board and the
rights, powers and duties of petitioners and other persons having an interest
in the proceedings. However, when determining whether to approve an annexation
petition filed under this section, the county board, in lieu of the criteria
prescribed by ORS 198.805 (1) and 199.462, shall consider the local
comprehensive plan for the area and any service agreement executed between a
local government and the affected district.
(3) In lieu of a
petition, annexation may be initiated by resolution of the district board or of
the county board. Proceedings may also be initiated by any other public agency
if authorized by the principal Act. If proceedings are initiated by the district
board or another public agency, a resolution setting forth the matters
described by ORS 198.835 shall be filed with the county board. The proceeding
thereafter shall be conducted as provided by ORS 198.835 to 198.845. However,
when determining whether to approve the resolution, the county board, in lieu
of the criteria prescribed by ORS 198.805 (1) and 199.462, shall consider the
local comprehensive plan for the area and any service agreement executed
between a local government and the affected district. An annexation initiated
by the district board may include an effective date that is not later than 10
years after the date of the order declaring the annexation. [1971 c.727 §34;
1991 c.637 §5; 1999 c.392 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 198.850
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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