As used in ORS 418.950 to 418.970, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Agency” means any person or organization providing substitute residential care for an average daily population of eight or fewer children. “Agency” includes but is not limited to: (a) Child-caring agencies licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the Department of Human Services under […]
The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) It is the policy of this state to encourage and promote the provision of local residential care for the disadvantaged children of this state; (2) There is a growing need for community-based child-caring facilities to provide quality care and protect the welfare of these children; (3) Restrictions […]
(1) Each city and county may adopt a procedure which will provide opportunities for the siting of child-caring facilities within its jurisdiction including the siting of such facilities in single-family residential zones. The procedure shall specify all conditions the requirements of which must be satisfied for the approval of an application for the siting of […]
(1) A city or county shall approve or deny an application for the siting of a child-caring facility within 90 days after the date of application, unless both the applicant and the city or county agree to an extension of time. (2) A city or county may not deny an application for the siting of […]
The provisions of ORS 418.950 to 418.970 do not apply to child-caring facilities in existence and operating on October 3, 1979. [1979 c.597 §6]
