OAR 660-008-0405: Definitions for Model Ordinances

As used in OAR 660-008-0400 to 660-008-0430, the definitions in ORS chapters 197 and 197A, and OAR 660-008-0005 apply. In addition, the following definitions apply: (1) “Adopt” or “Adoption” means the approval of an ordinance described in ORS 197A.400(1)(b)(C) by the governing body of a local government. (2) “Apply” or “Application” means utilization of a model ordinance or module as the basis for approval or denial of a development application as provided in ORS 197A.400(1)(b)(C). (3) “Design Standard” has the meaning provided in OAR chapter 660, division 46. (4) “Housing Law” has the meaning provided in Oregon Laws 2024, chapter 110, section 1. (5) “Model Ordinance” means a complete set of standards or procedures applied to development as provided in ORS 197A.400(1)(b)(C) and this rule. “Model Ordinance” and “Model Code” are interchangeable. (6) “Module” means a component proportion of a model ordinance that is fully implementable with a complete set of standards or procedures applied to development. A module includes all applicable standards or procedures contained within the module as well as references and citations to other modules or applicable local land use regulations. A model ordinance may contain one or more modules. (7) “Recommended Standard” means a standard contained within a model ordinance that represents promising practice but allows for optional deviation where adopted or applied by a city. Recommended standards are demarcated or otherwise explicitly identified as recommended within a model ordinance. (8) “Siting Standard” has the meaning provided in OAR chapter 660, division 46. “Siting Standard” and “Development Standard” are interchangeable. (9) “Violate a Housing Law” means local government nonconformance with a housing law, including via locally-adopted land use regulations or as applied to a residential development application. (10) “Zoned for residential use” means land that: (a) Is within an urban growth boundary; (b) Has base zoning for, or is designated to allow, residential uses, including mixed-use residential; (c) Is not zoned primarily for commercial, industrial, agricultural or public uses; and (d) Is incorporated or urban unincorporated land.