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Planning staff briefs commission on multiple state bills; members ask staff to track and consider testimony
Summary
Staff reviewed House Bill 1001 (zoning and duplexes), HB 1058 (annexation/railroad contiguity) and HB 1333 (permitted data centers on certain soil classes). Commissioners asked staff to monitor, bring opt-out options to ORC, and testify if needed.
Staff presented a rapid legislative briefing focused on bills that could alter local land-use authority and permitted uses. Key items staff identified included:
- House Bill 1001: A broad package that would expand by-right allowances for duplexes and other small-multiple housing types, affect impact-fee rules and create a new annual housing report requirement. Staff noted opt-out options for…
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