Land Use & Zoning
Oregon's inclusionary zoning law (passed 2016) allows cities with populations over 10,000 to require:
AAffordable housing in only commercial developments
BAffordable housing units to be included in new residential developments as a condition of approval✓ Correct
CAll new homes to meet LEED energy efficiency standards
DNew developments to include parks and open space proportional to unit count
Explanation
Oregon's 2016 inclusionary zoning law (House Bill 2007) authorizes cities with populations greater than 10,000 to adopt inclusionary zoning ordinances requiring a percentage of units in new residential developments to be affordable to lower-income households.
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