Solberg v. City of Newberg

There is a substantial threshhold question in this case, namely, whether LUBA has jurisdiction over the controversy. Contrary to the majority, in my view it does not. Oregon Laws 1979, chapter 772, section 3(1)(a) defines the “land use decisions” which LUBA has jurisdiction to review as including:

“A final decision or determination made by a city, county or special district governing body that concerns the adoption, amendment or application of:

“(A) The state-wide planning goals;

“(B) A comprehensive plan provision; or

“(C) A zoning, subdivision or other ordinance that implements a comprehensive…