Green v. City of Eugene

Plaintiffs applied to have their property rezoned. The Eugene City Council held a series of meetings on the application that extended over about a six-month period. The council’s final decision was adverse to plaintiffs. By way of this writ of review proceeding, plaintiffs challenge that decision. The circuit court held that the council’s decision was tainted by procedural error and remanded for further proceedings. The City of Eugene appeals.

The circuit court’s finding of procedural error was based upon: (1) the conceded fact that, of the seven council members who participated in the final…