Land Use & Zoning
Measure 37 (2004) and Measure 49 (2007) in Oregon both addressed:
ACoastal property rights and beach access
BProperty owner compensation when land use regulations reduce property value✓ Correct
CUrban growth boundary expansion criteria
DAgricultural land minimum lot sizes
Explanation
Oregon's Measure 37 required governments to compensate property owners when land use regulations reduced property value, or waive those regulations. Measure 49 modified Measure 37, limiting the scope of claims and balancing property rights with land use planning goals.
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