What kinds of decisions can be appealed to LUBA?
LUBA can review only final “land use decisions” and “limited land use decisions.” There are two tests for determining whether a decision is a “land use decision.” One is based on a state statute. The other test is based on appellate court rulings, and is called the “significant impact” test. The statutory test (ORS 197.015(10)) defines ´land use decision´ as a final decision by a local government or special district that concerns the adoption, amendment or application of the statewide planning goals, a comprehensive plan provision, or a land use regulation (e.g., zoning or subdivision ordinance).
