HB 3631

Defines “large urban park” and “area of influence”. Requires local governments who exercise land use planning authority for land within or adjoining a large urban park to: 1) determine the precise boundaries; 2) prepare a summary of local, regional or state programs that apply to the land; and 3) ensure that applicable comprehensive plan, regional framework plan and land use decisions preserve the natural and open space values. Directs Multnomah County governing body to allow current owner of property with specified characteristics to partition or subdivide the lot or parcel. Allows affected property owners to: 1) partition or subdivide only one lot or parcel; 2) build one single-family dwelling on each lot or parcel created; and 3) create a maximum of six lots or parcels. Requires single-family dwellings built on the created lots or parcels to comply with reasonable siting standards for fire, health and safety. Prohibits Multnomah County from applying siting standards in a manner that does not allow siting of a dwelling unless the county establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the lot or parcel does not have emergency access, potable water or an adequate capacity to dispose of sewage. Prohibits Multnomah County from amending its comprehensive plan or adopting or amending a land use regulation to implement or interpret partitioning provisions of the measure. 1

1 Vetoed by Governor