Davis v. City of Bandon

Petitioners own property in an 18-acre area, known as Coquille Point, in the city of Bandon. They seek review of LUBA’s affirmance of a moratorium on residential development in the area, imposed by the city pursuant to ORS 197.505 et seq.1 The area is planned and zoned for residential use but also contains valuable wildlife habitat and other significant resources. The city wants to acquire the area for park and related purposes and is attempting to obtain funding from the federal government and other sources for that objective.

ORS 197.520(3) provides, in part:

“A moratorium not based on a…