OAR 661-010-0005: Purpose

These rules are intended to promote the speediest practicable review of land use decisions and limited land use decisions, in accordance with ORS 197.805-197.855, while affording all interested persons reasonable notice and opportunity to intervene, reasonable time to prepare and submit their cases, and a full and fair hearing. The rules shall be interpreted to carry out these objectives and to promote justice. Technical violations not affecting the substantial rights of parties shall not interfere with the review of a land use decision or limited land use decision. Failure to comply with the time limit for filing a notice of intent to appeal under OAR 661-010-0015(1), a motion to intervene under OAR 661-010-0050(2), or a petition for review under OAR 661-010-0030(1), or to respond to an order to show cause under OAR 661-010-0011, is not a technical violation.