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variance hearing in Oregon

6 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Wimbergreen
or · 1992 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Wimber, 315 Or at 114-15 (concluding 1 As I understand the majority opinion, it relies on State v. Pachmayr, 344 Or 482 , 185 P3d 1103 (2008), to apply the third question of Long—a variance analysis, viz., whether the defendant was, in fact, tried on the offense that was indicted by the grand jury—after it applies the Wimber test. 347 Or App at 624-25 .

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State v. Pachmayrgreen
or · 2008 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See Wimber, 315 Or at 114-15 (concluding 1 As I understand the majority opinion, it relies on State v. Pachmayr, 344 Or 482 , 185 P3d 1103 (2008), to apply the third question of Long—a variance analysis, viz., whether the defendant was, in fact, tried on the offense that was indicted by the grand jury—after it applies the Wimber test. 347 Or App at 624-25 .

2026See Wimber, 315 Or at 114-15 (concluding 1 As I understand the majority opinion, it relies on State v. Pachmayr, 344 Or 482 , 185 P3d 1103 (2008), to apply the third question of Long—a variance analysis, viz., whether the defendant was, in fact, tried on the offense that was indicted by the grand jury—after it applies the Wimber test. 347 Or App at 624-25 .

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State v. Ainsworthgreen
orctapp · 2026 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026In so doing, we disagree with the dissent that a decision about whether to evaluate a case under Wimber or Long reduces to a question of whether the indictment was amended. 347 Or App at 633-34 (Powers, J., dissenting).

2026See Wimber, 315 Or at 114-15 (concluding 1 As I understand the majority opinion, it relies on State v. Pachmayr, 344 Or 482 , 185 P3d 1103 (2008), to apply the third question of Long—a variance analysis, viz., whether the defendant was, in fact, tried on the offense that was indicted by the grand jury—after it applies the Wimber test. 347 Or App at 624-25 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oregon. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Johnson neutral
orctapp · 2025
1 sentence

2026Johnson, 342 Or App at 284 .

12026–2026
State v. Benton green
orctapp · 2022
1 sentence

2025Benton, 317 Or App at 404 .

12025–2025
State v. Woodward green
orctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2012Woodward, 187 Or App at 240 .

12012–2012
Bienz v. City of Dayton green
orctapp · 1977
2 sentences

2009As we noted in Bienz v. City of Dayton, 29 Or.App. 761, 779 , 566 P.2d 904 , rev. den., 280 Or. 171 (1977), "[a]ny variance by definition is a use of property which is otherwise expressly prohibited by law." "A variance is an authorization for * * * the establishment or maintenance of a use of land, which is prohibited by a zoning ordinance." Patricia E.

2009As we noted in Bienz v. City of Dayton, 29 Or.App. 761, 779 , 566 P.2d 904 , rev. den., 280 Or. 171 (1977), "[a]ny variance by definition is a use of property which is otherwise expressly prohibited by law." "A variance is an authorization for * * * the establishment or maintenance of a use of land, which is prohibited by a zoning ordinance." Patricia E.

12009–2009
Hodel v. Virginia Surface Mining & Reclamation Assn., Inc. green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1993Assn., 452 US 264 , 297 &n 40, 101 S Ct 2352 , 69 L Ed 2d 1 (1981) (Supreme Court noted that, although the statute at issue in that case, on its face, did not work a taking of the plaintiff s property, the plaintiff was not precluded from showing that the application of the statute to his property, including the statute’s variance and waiver provisions, effected a taking).

1993Assn., 452 US 264 , 297 &n 40, 101 S Ct 2352 , 69 L Ed 2d 1 (1981) (Supreme Court noted that, although the statute at issue in that case, on its face, did not work a taking of the plaintiff s property, the plaintiff was not precluded from showing that the application of the statute to his property, including the statute’s variance and waiver provisions, effected a taking).

11993–1993
Shanks v. Washington County neutral
orctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1979Had plaintiff’s request for a variance been granted by the Common Council, the Dahls, in order to confer jurisdiction on the reviewing court in a writ of review proceeding, would have had to serve plaintiff as an "opposite party.” See Maizels v. Kozer, 129 Or 100 , 276 P 277 (1929); Williams v. Henry, 70 Or 466 , 142 P 377 (1914); Thompson v. Columbia County Comm’rs, 29 Or App 813 , 564 P2d 1376 (1977); Shanks v. Washington County, 22 Or App 426 , 539 P2d 1111 , rev den (1975); N. W.

1979Had plaintiff’s request for a variance been granted by the Common Council, the Dahls, in order to confer jurisdiction on the reviewing court in a writ of review proceeding, would have had to serve plaintiff as an "opposite party.” See Maizels v. Kozer, 129 Or 100 , 276 P 277 (1929); Williams v. Henry, 70 Or 466 , 142 P 377 (1914); Thompson v. Columbia County Comm’rs, 29 Or App 813 , 564 P2d 1376 (1977); Shanks v. Washington County, 22 Or App 426 , 539 P2d 1111 , rev den (1975); N. W.

11979–1979
Thompson v. BD. OF CTY. COM'RS OF COLUMBIA green
orctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1979Had plaintiff’s request for a variance been granted by the Common Council, the Dahls, in order to confer jurisdiction on the reviewing court in a writ of review proceeding, would have had to serve plaintiff as an "opposite party.” See Maizels v. Kozer, 129 Or 100 , 276 P 277 (1929); Williams v. Henry, 70 Or 466 , 142 P 377 (1914); Thompson v. Columbia County Comm’rs, 29 Or App 813 , 564 P2d 1376 (1977); Shanks v. Washington County, 22 Or App 426 , 539 P2d 1111 , rev den (1975); N. W.

1979Had plaintiff’s request for a variance been granted by the Common Council, the Dahls, in order to confer jurisdiction on the reviewing court in a writ of review proceeding, would have had to serve plaintiff as an "opposite party.” See Maizels v. Kozer, 129 Or 100 , 276 P 277 (1929); Williams v. Henry, 70 Or 466 , 142 P 377 (1914); Thompson v. Columbia County Comm’rs, 29 Or App 813 , 564 P2d 1376 (1977); Shanks v. Washington County, 22 Or App 426 , 539 P2d 1111 , rev den (1975); N. W.

11979–1979
Williams v. Henry green
or · 1914
1 sentence

1979Had plaintiff’s request for a variance been granted by the Common Council, the Dahls, in order to confer jurisdiction on the reviewing court in a writ of review proceeding, would have had to serve plaintiff as an "opposite party.” See Maizels v. Kozer, 129 Or 100 , 276 P 277 (1929); Williams v. Henry, 70 Or 466 , 142 P 377 (1914); Thompson v. Columbia County Comm’rs, 29 Or App 813 , 564 P2d 1376 (1977); Shanks v. Washington County, 22 Or App 426 , 539 P2d 1111 , rev den (1975); N. W.

11979–1979
Maizels v. Kozer neutral
or · 1929
2 sentences

1979Had plaintiff’s request for a variance been granted by the Common Council, the Dahls, in order to confer jurisdiction on the reviewing court in a writ of review proceeding, would have had to serve plaintiff as an "opposite party.” See Maizels v. Kozer, 129 Or 100 , 276 P 277 (1929); Williams v. Henry, 70 Or 466 , 142 P 377 (1914); Thompson v. Columbia County Comm’rs, 29 Or App 813 , 564 P2d 1376 (1977); Shanks v. Washington County, 22 Or App 426 , 539 P2d 1111 , rev den (1975); N. W.

1979Had plaintiff’s request for a variance been granted by the Common Council, the Dahls, in order to confer jurisdiction on the reviewing court in a writ of review proceeding, would have had to serve plaintiff as an "opposite party.” See Maizels v. Kozer, 129 Or 100 , 276 P 277 (1929); Williams v. Henry, 70 Or 466 , 142 P 377 (1914); Thompson v. Columbia County Comm’rs, 29 Or App 813 , 564 P2d 1376 (1977); Shanks v. Washington County, 22 Or App 426 , 539 P2d 1111 , rev den (1975); N. W.

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

TX 48 (1881–2023) PA 36 (1928–2026) RI 31 (1965–2026) NY 16 (1929–2024) TN 15 (1982–2022) AL 13 (1881–2016) CT 13 (1955–2022) CA 12 (1944–2021) MD 11 (1967–2025) NJ 10 (1880–2008) IL 9 (1906–2022) ME 7 (1982–2016) FL 6 (1962–1996) IA 6 (1933–2026) OR 6 (1979–2026) NH 6 (2004–2015) UT 5 (1987–2023) DC 5 (1979–2023) ID 5 (2018–2025) NC 5 (1981–2009) MA 4 (1985–2010) IN 4 (1979–1993) SC 3 (1967–2014) OK 3 (1915–1973) LA 3 (1967–1971) HI 2 (1998–2015) NM 2 (2011–2021) OH 2 (1946–2011) AZ 2 (1936–2017) GA 2 (1934–1978) MO 2 (1997–2015) KY 2 (1959–1974) AK 2 (2008–2020) MS 2 (1966–1975) MI 2 (1950–1962)

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