Jebousek v. City of Newport

Petitioner seeks review of LUBA’s decision affirming an application for a lot line adjustment.1 Petitioner makes four assignments of error, each of which we have considered and only one of which requires specific discussion.

Goal 1, Policy 3, of the relevant part of the city’s comprehensive plan provides:

“Where hazardous areas have not been specifically identified but there is a reason to believe that a potential does exist, a site specific investigation by a registered geologist or engineer shall be required prior to development.”

The city governing body made an interpretive finding,…