West Hills & Island Neighbors, Inc. v. Multnomah County

Petitioners Multnomah County and Metropolitan Service District (Metro) appeal and respondent cross-appeals from LUBA’s remand of the county’s allowance of a “community service use,” enabling Metro to locate a regional landfill in a rural area known as the Wildwood site.

The county acted pursuant to section 11.15.7015 of the Multnomah County Code, which provides:

“In approving a Community Service use, the approval authority shall find that the proposal:

“(A) Is consistent with the character of the area;

“(B) Will not adversely affect natural resources;

“(C) Will not conflict with farm or forest…