Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 478 § 478.505 — Petition for tax zones by district electors; number of signatures required;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 478 ·
Oregon Code § 478.505·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Petition for tax zones by district electors; number of signatures required;
public hearing.
(1) The electors of a district may initiate proceedings to divide the district
into zones under ORS 478.155 and 478.480 to 478.500 by filing a petition with
the district board. The petition shall state the name of the district and
contain a request that the district board divide the district into zones
consisting of areas zoned for exclusive farm use, areas within urban growth
boundaries and all other areas.
(2) A petition
filed under this section shall be signed by not less than 10 percent of the
electors of the district.
(3) When the
district board receives a petition filed under this section, the district board
shall hold a public hearing on the formation of the proposed zones, and provide
notice thereof, as required by ORS 478.480 (2) and 478.485. [1993 c.424 §13]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Petition for tax zones by district electors; number of signatures required;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 478.505
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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