Land Use & Zoning
Oregon's 'Needed Housing' statutes require cities to:
AProvide public housing in all cities over 25,000 population
BAdopt and apply clear and objective standards for residential development applications✓ Correct
CAllow only affordable housing in urban growth boundaries
DApprove all multifamily housing applications within 30 days
Explanation
Oregon's 'Needed Housing' statutes (ORS 197.303 et seq.) require cities to apply clear and objective standards (rather than discretionary criteria) to residential development applications. This prevents local governments from arbitrarily denying housing development applications for needed housing types.
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