Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 215 § 215.402 — Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780

Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780. As used in ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780 unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Contested case” means a proceeding in which the legal rights, duties or privileges of specific parties under general rules or policies provided under ORS 215.010 to 215.311, 215.317, 215.327, 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780, or any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, are required to be determined only after a hearing at which specific parties are entitled to appear and be heard. (2) “Hearing” means a quasi-judicial hearing, authorized or required by the ordinances and regulations of a county adopted pursuant to ORS 215.010 to 215.311, 215.317, 215.327, 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780: (a) To determine in accordance with such ordinances and regulations if a permit shall be granted or denied; or (b) To determine a contested case. (3) “Hearings officer” means a planning and zoning hearings officer appointed or designated by the governing body of a county under ORS 215.406. (4) “Permit” means discretionary approval of a proposed development of land under ORS