Papworth v. Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development

Pursuant to Ballot Measure 49 (2007), Lorelei Lewis (claimant) sought approval from the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) for three total home sites on her property in Washington County. DLCD issued an order approving three total home sites, including the dwelling already established on the property. David Papworth (petitioner), a neighboring property owner, sought judicial review of the order in Washington County Circuit Court. The circuit court affirmed the order, and petitioner appeals. Petitioner contends that claimant did not meet the Measure 49 requirements for…