County staff, LCOG outline timeline to implement HB 3197 clear‑and‑objective housing standards before July deadline

Mar 11, 2025

Amber Bell and Taylor Carsley told the board that House Bill 3197 requires counties to adopt clear and objective standards for housing in certain rural residential zones outside urban growth boundaries by July 1, 2025; the county is partnering with Lane Council of Governments to draft amendments under a compressed schedule.

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Lane County planning staff and consultants told the Board on March 11 they are working under a statutory deadline to adopt clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures for housing in certain rural residential areas after House Bill 3197 (2023) expanded the state requirement beyond urban areas.

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