Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 550 § 550.160 — Definitions

Definitions. As used in ORS 550.150 to 550.410, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board of directors” means the nine-member board of directors of the urban flood safety and water quality district selected under ORS 550.195. (2) “District” means the urban flood safety and water quality district created under ORS 550.170. (3) “Elector” means an individual qualified to vote under Article II, section 2, of the Oregon Constitution, who resides in the district. (4) “File for record” means to file a document for recording with the county clerk. (5) “Green infrastructure” means infrastructure adapted to wet weather management that: (a) Infiltrates, evapotranspires, captures and reuses storm water to maintain or restore natural hydrology; (b) Protects or restores natural landscapes; (c) Uses rain gardens, porous pavements, green roofs, infiltration planters, trees, tree boxes, bioswales or other green infrastructure strategies; or (d) Harvests rain water from an artificial impervious surface for nonpotable uses, including landscape irrigation and toilet flushing. (6) “Initial district board” means the 17-member appointed board of directors under ORS