Doney v. Clatsop County

Plaintiffs brought this action for mandamus and other relief arising from the refusal by defendants Clatsop County and its roadmaster (collectively “county”) to issue a road access permit to plaintiffs pursuant to ORS 374.305 et seq. The trial court entered an ORCP 67 B judgment on the mandamus claim, directing the issuance of a peremptory writ. The county appeals, and we affirm.

Although the facts are stated more extensively by the parties, we recite only those that are necessary to an understanding of our discussion and disposition. Plaintiffs own property in the City of Seaside that they…