Land Use & Zoning
In Oregon, a property owner who disagrees with a local land use decision can appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). LUBA reviews the decision based on:
AWhether the decision was economically beneficial
BWhether the local government's decision complied with applicable land use law and their own comprehensive plan✓ Correct
CWhether the majority of neighbors supported the decision
DWhether the decision maximizes property tax revenue
Explanation
LUBA reviews land use decisions for legal error — specifically, whether the local government followed applicable law (state statutes, statewide planning goals, their own comprehensive plan and zoning code). LUBA does not substitute its policy judgment for that of the local government.
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