As used in ORS 195.250 to 195.260: (1) “Further review area” means an area of land within which further site specific review should occur before land management or building activities begin because either the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries or the State Forestry Department determines that the area reasonably could be expected to […]
The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of the State of Oregon that: (1) Each property owner, each highway user and all federal, state and local governments share the responsibility for making sound decisions regarding activities that may affect landslide hazards and the associated risks of property damage or personal injury. (2) In […]
The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) Many locations in Oregon are subject to naturally occurring landslide hazards, and some human activities may accelerate the incidence or increase the adverse effects of those hazards. (2) Rapidly moving landslides present the greatest risk to human life, and persons living in or traveling through areas prone to rapidly […]
(1) In order to reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death resulting from rapidly moving landslides, a local government: (a) Shall exercise all available authority to protect the public during emergencies, consistent with ORS 401.032. (b) May require a geotechnical report and, if a report is required, shall provide for a coordinated review […]
