The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) People with disabilities and senior citizens over 85 years of age are the fastest growing population in Oregon. The second fastest growing population in Oregon are the members of the massive baby boom generation, who will, as they age, demand services and accommodations at an unprecedented rate. […]
As used in ORS 456.510 and 456.513: (1) “Accessible” means that housing complies with federal accessibility guidelines implementing the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., as amended and in effect on January 1, 2004. (2) “Common living space” means a living room, family room, dining room or kitchen. (3) “Contiguous […]
(1) Except as provided in this section and ORS 456.513, the Housing and Community Services Department may not provide funding for the development of new rental housing that is a subsidized development unless: (a) Each dwelling unit of the housing meets the following requirements: (A) At least one visitable exterior route leading to a dwelling […]
The Housing and Community Services Department shall exempt new rental housing that is a subsidized development from compliance with the requirements of ORS 456.510 if the department determines that the exemption is warranted by: (1) The topography at the construction site; (2) Community and design standards; (3) Undue costs or constraints; or (4) Conflicting funding […]
The Housing and Community Services Department shall adopt rules for implementing, administering and enforcing ORS 456.510 and 456.513. The department shall consult with advocacy groups representing affordable housing interests and advocacy groups representing individuals with mobility impairments prior to adopting rules under this section. [2003 c.431 §5] Note: See note under 456.506.
