Land use system training for council and commissions
Summary
Astoria's elected officials and volunteer board members got trained on how Oregon's land use system works, from statewide planning goals to how to handle ex parte contacts and conflicts of interest at quasi-judicial hearings. Better-grounded decision-makers mean land use rulings that hold up if appealed to the state Land Use Board of Appeals.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is using a state housing grant for a required housing capacity analysis, which Estes mentioned as an example of state technical support.
Residents get land use decisions that follow the rules and are less likely to be overturned or challenged.
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