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Or. Rev. Stat. § 197.012 (2026)

Compact urban development

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      197.012 Compact urban development. In areas of the state that are growing rapidly, state agencies, as defined in ORS 171.133, cities and counties should, within constraints of applicable federal law and regulations, state law and rules and local ordinances:

      (1) Consider directing major public infrastructure investments, including major transportation investments, to reinforce compact urban development; and

      (2) Consider giving priority to investments that promote infill or redevelopment of existing urban areas to encourage the density necessary to support alternative modes of transportation. [2009 c.873 §14]

 

      Note: 197.012 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2024–2024 · leading case: City of Cornelius v. Dept. of Land Conservation (Or. Ct. App. 2024).
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City of Cornelius v. Dept. of Land Conservation (Or. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “010 (declaring legislative policy for land use), ORS 197.012 (encouraging compact urban development), and ORS 197.”
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