Land Use Measure Put On Hold

“A new law that would force the state to compensate landowners when land-use laws hurt property values was put on hold by a judge Wednesday pending a lawsuit by critics who fear it will lead to nearly unchecked development. Circuit Judge Paul Lipscomb consolidated two lawsuits challenging Measure 7 and put off future hearings to an unspecified later date. Under a 1973 state law, Oregon communities have adopted Urban Growth Boundaries designed to prevent urban sprawl. Critics of Measure 7, adopted last month, say it would undermine zoning and environmental regulations.”

Thanks to Christian Peralta