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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB 2006 |
OR | 2021 | D | Affordable housing incentives and financing, Technical assistance |
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Summary
- Requires local governments to approve the application for the development use of an emergency shelter on any property regardless of any statewide plan, Land Conservation and Development Commission ruling, land use regulation, zoning ordinance, regional framework plan, functional plan, or comprehensive plan.
- “Emergency shelter” means a building or cluster of buildings that provides shelter on a temporary basis for individuals and families who lack permanent housing.
- This is upon the condition that the emergency shelter:
- Includes sleeping and restroom facilities for clients.
- Will comply with building codes.
- Is within an urban growth boundary or area zoned for rural residential use.
- Will not lead to a new development of a building in an area of high risk for natural disasters and hazards.
- Has adequate transportation access.
- Does not pose a health and safety risk to occupants.
- Expands description of transitional housing accommodations to include motor-vehicle camping. Removes three-vehicle limit on motor-vehicle camping on religious institution property. Expands motor-vehicle camping that political subdivisions may allow.
- Expands uses of Emergency Housing Account to include developing technical assistance regarding emergency shelters or transitional housing accommodations; or provide rapid rehousing services and support.
- Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Relating to housing; creating new provisions
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