(1) The governing body of a county may approve an application requesting formation of one parcel if the county issued a land use decision approving the parcel prior to January 1, 1994, and:

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(a) A plat implementing the previous land use decision was not recorded; or

(b) A condition of approval of the previously approved land use decision requiring consolidation of adjacent lots or parcels was not complied with by a previous owner of the land.

(2) An application under this section is not subject to ORS § 215.780.

(3) Approval of an application under this section does not affect the legal status of land that is not the subject of the application.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) ‘Lot’ has the meaning given the term in ORS § 92.010.

(b) ‘Parcel’ has the meaning given the term in ORS § 92.010. [2005 c.240 § 1]

92.178 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 92 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.