Oregon Statutes 215.437 – Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action within specified time on remand of land use decision
(1) If the governing body of a county or its designee fails to take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change within 120 days as provided in ORS § 215.435, the applicant may file a petition for a writ of mandamus as provided in ORS § 34.105 to 34.240. The court shall set the matter for trial as soon as practicable but not more than 15 days from the date a responsive pleading pursuant to ORS § 34.170 is filed, unless the court has been advised by the parties that the matter has been settled.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 215.437
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
(2) A writ of mandamus issued under this section shall order the governing body of the county or its designee to make a final determination on the application. The court, in its discretion, may order such remedy as the court determines appropriate.
(3) In a mandamus proceeding under this section the court shall award court costs and attorney fees to an applicant who prevails on a petition under this section. [1999 c.545 § 3; 2015 c.522 § 2]
PERMITTED USES IN ZONES