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Relating to the timeline for reviewing land use applications for housing; and prescribing an effective date.

It became law on Jun 23, 2025.

OR SB 974 · Senate Bill · 2025R1

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Latest action
Jun 23, 2025

What it does

Requires local governments or special districts to complete final review of final engineering plans for residential development within [90] 120 days of submission. [Defines "urban housing application." Requires urban housing applications to be reviewed as limited land use decisions. Authorizes award of attorney fees to applicant if engineering plans or land use applications for residential development are not processed timely.] Establishes a limited review process for certain applications for residential development within an urban growth boundary. Becomes operative on July 1, 2026. Prohibits local governments from applying certain design review requirements for certain [urban housing…

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    Jun 23, 2025

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