Oregon Statutes - Chapter 197 - Comprehensive Land Use Planning Coordination - Section 197.644 - Modification of work program; commission jurisdiction and rules.

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission may direct or, upon request of the local government, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development may authorize a local government to modify an approved work program when:

(a) Issues of regional or statewide significance arising out of another local government’s periodic review require an enhanced level of coordination;

(b) Issues of goal compliance are raised as a result of completion of a work program task resulting in a need to undertake further review or revisions;

(c) Issues relating to the organization of the work program, coordination with affected agencies or persons, or orderly implementation of work tasks result in a need for further review or revision; or

(d) Issues relating to needed housing, employment, transportation or public facilities and services were omitted from the work program but must be addressed in order to ensure compliance with the statewide planning goals.

(2) The commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction for review of the evaluation, work program and completed work program tasks as set forth in ORS 197.628 to 197.650. The commission shall adopt rules governing standing, the provision of notice, conduct of hearings, adoption of stays, extension of time periods and other matters related to the administration of ORS 197.180, 197.245, 197.254, 197.295, 197.320, 197.620, 197.625, 197.628 to 197.650, 197.712, 197.747, 197.840, 215.416, 227.175 and 466.385.

(3)(a) Commission action pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section is a final order subject to judicial review in the manner provided in ORS 197.650.

(b) Action by the director pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be appealed to the commission pursuant to rules adopted by the commission. Commission action under this paragraph is a final order subject to judicial review in the manner provided in ORS 197.650. [1991 c.612 §6; 1997 c.634 §1; 1999 c.622 §5]

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