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Wilsonville authorizes staff to intervene in Marion County land‑use appeals near Aurora Airport
Summary
Wilsonville council authorized staff to intervene in current and future Land Use Board of Appeals cases tied to Marion County approval of a development adjacent to the Aurora Airport (Marion County file CU/CP24‑038); the motion passed with recorded tally 4‑0 and one abstention.
The Wilsonville City Council voted Jan. 5 to authorize city staff to intervene in appeals before the Land Use Board of Appeals challenging Marion County’s approval of a development adjacent to the Aurora Airport (Marion County file CU/CP24‑038). The county action affects land the Wilsonville comprehensive plan designates as an "area of special concern."
City Attorney explained the city participated at county hearings and objected to urbanizing rural exclusive farm‑use land. Multiple petitioners filed notices of intent to appeal; the city sought direction about intervening in those appeals. A motion authorizing staff to file on behalf of the city in the current and any additional appeals passed by the council (the record shows the motion passed with four votes in favor, zero opposed and one abstention).
Councilors supporting intervention argued it is appropriate for the city to protect the comprehensive‑plan designation and to participate in the appeals process to preserve plan consistency. The city attorney will draft any required filings and keep council apprised of next procedural steps.
