OAR 340-018-0060: Land Use Dispute Resolution

The Department’s preference for resolving a dispute over land use compatibility is to work directly with local government until resolution is accomplished. In resolving a land use dispute, the Department shall consider one or more of the following mechanisms: (1) Initiate meetings between the Department and affected local government to pursue resolution alternatives. (2) Provide an application for a necessary local land use approval. (3) Initiate an appeal of the local government’s denial of land use approval. (4) Submit a request for local land use approval at the local government’s periodic review of its comprehensive plan. (5) Request informal LCDC mediation in accord with OAR 660-030-0070. (6) Proceed with an agency action and provide compliance with the statewide goals in accord with OAR 660-030-0065(3).