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Section 198.510 – Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600.

As used in ORS 198.510 to 198.600, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “County” means the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the assessed value of the district, is located. (2) “County board” means the board of county commissioners or the county court of the county. (3) “County clerk” means the […]

Section 198.540 – Notice prior to adoption of ordinance affecting regulation.

(1) Except in an emergency, an ordinance adopting, amending or repealing a regulation shall not be considered or voted upon by a district board unless the ordinance is included in the published agenda of the meeting. The agenda of a meeting shall state the time, date and place of the meeting, give a brief description […]

Section 198.550 – Publication of ordinance; emergency ordinance procedure.

(1) Except as provided by subsection (3) of this section, before an ordinance is adopted it shall be read during regular meetings of the district board on two different days at least six days apart. The reading of an ordinance shall be full and distinct unless at the meeting: (a) A copy of the ordinance […]

Section 198.570 – When ordinances take effect.

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, an ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day after it is adopted, unless a later date is prescribed by the ordinance. If an ordinance is referred to the electors of the district, it shall not take effect until approved by a majority of those […]

Section 198.590 – Petition to adopt, amend or repeal ordinance.

Any interested person who is a landowner within the district or an elector registered in the district may petition the district board to adopt, amend or repeal an ordinance. Any such person may appear at any regular meeting of the board and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. [1971 c.268 §9; 1983 […]