OR HB2258

Land Conservation and Development Commission may adopt rules requiring local governments to approve residential development on qualifying vacant lots between 1,500 and 20,000 square feet within urban growth boundaries, overriding local comprehensive plans and land use regulations

Eligible lots must be zoned residential, have slopes under 15%, and cannot be in environmentally sensitive areas, natural hazard zones (floodplains, wildfire risk areas, landslide zones), or open space/scenic areas

Approved housing types include single-family homes up to 2,200 square feet, cottage clusters/multifamily averaging 1,400 square feet per unit, and multiunit dwellings with 7-11 units, including accessory dwelling units and prefabricated housing

Tree removal standards prohibit cutting heritage trees or trees with 20+ inch diameter, and require replacement for removed protected species trees with 12+ inch diameter

Department of Land Conservation and Development must adopt initial rules by January 1, 2027, with $631,806 General Fund appropriation for rulemaking; act takes effect immediately upon passage as an emergency measure