Findings as required by ORS 215.416(8) are written statements of fact,
conclusions, and determinations based upon the land use evidence at hand, presented
relative to the criteria and standards for such review, and accepted by the review or
hearing body in support of a final action.
There are eight "findings" brochures numbered 1 through 8.
- 1. Land Use Decisions: What Are Findings?
- 2. Standards and Criteria
- 3. Facts
- 4. Standards Are, Or Are
Not, Satisfied
- 5. Must Address Relevant Issues Raised by Public
- 6. Conditions of Approval
- 7. LUBA Remand
- 8. LUBA Reversal
Land Use Consultant
- Jim Just, Executive DirectorGoal One Coalition
- 39625 Almen Drive
- Lebanon OR 97355
- 541-258-6074
Disclaimer
This brochure is as much about providing information and provoking
questions as it is about opinions concerning the adequacy of findings of fact and land use
decisions. It does not provide recommendations to citizens and it is not legal advice. It
does not take the place of a lawyer. If citizens use information contained in this paper,
it is their personal responsibility to make sure that the facts and general information
contained in it are applicable to their situation.
