Oregon § 197.265 State compensation for costs of defending compliance actions

Oregon Statutes

§ 197.265 — State compensation for costs of defending compliance actions

Oregon § 197.265

Vol.5

Title 19Miscellaneous Matters Related to Government and Public Affairs

Ch. 197Comprehensive Land Use Planning

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 197.265 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section, “action” includes but is not limited to a proceeding under ORS 197.830 to 197.845.

(2)If any action is brought against a local government challenging any comprehensive plan, land use regulation or other action of the local government which was adopted or taken for the primary purpose of complying with the goals approved under ORS 197.240 and which does in fact comply with the goals, then the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall pay reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by such local government in the action or suit including any appeal, to the extent funds have been specifically appropriated to the commission therefor.

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(1) As used in this section, “action” includes but is not limited to a proceeding under ORS 197.830 to 197.845.
(2) If any action is brought against a local government challenging any comprehensive plan, land use regulation or other action of the local government which was adopted or taken for the primary purpose of complying with the goals approved under ORS 197.240 and which does in fact comply with the goals, then the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall pay reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by such local government in the action or suit including any appeal, to the extent funds have been specifically appropriated to the commission therefor.