1000 Friends of Oregon v. Washington County

Washington County petitions and 1000 Friends of Oregon cross-petitions for review of LUBA’s order remanding a small-tract comprehensive plan and map amendment. The amendment was adopted by the county governing body. It redesignated a 26-acre parcel from an agricultural to a rural residential classification and was supported by a goal exception. LUBA remanded, because (1) the county’s findings did “not demonstrate [compliance] with [the] criteria for an exception based on irrevocable commitment” under ORS 197.732 and Goal 2; (2) three of the county’s findings were not supported by substantial…