SB 1564
Adds specified lands to the City of Woodburn's urban growth boundary.
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Support
77%
Oppose
23%
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill expands the City of Woodburn’s urban growth boundary to include specific parcels of land located south of Crosby Road Northeast, west of Boones Ferry Road Northeast, north of the existing boundary, and east of Marion County Taxlot Number 052W01D00100. The city must designate these areas for development and, before any development can occur, must annex the land and adopt a master plan requiring a minimum of 600 residential units with affordability restrictions for a significant portion of the units.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of Senate Bill 1564 emphasize the urgent need for affordable housing in Woodburn, citing the city's lack of affordable options and its impact on residents, businesses, and the economy. They advocate for a one-time Urban Growth Boundary expansion to address this issue, with many testifiers highlighting the struggles of local families who face displacement due to unaffordable housing options. The proposed development includes guaranteed affordable housing for at least 200 families, as well as an agrihood project that can help keep families together and provide opportunities for young people to connect with food systems and sustainability. Supporters see SB 1564 as a practical and accountable response to Woodburn's housing needs, offering measurable outcomes such as affordable units and a master plan, and promoting community health and food access through its provisions.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of SB 1564 express concerns over the proposed expansion of Woodburn's urban growth boundary, citing potential negative impacts on prime farmland and agricultural operations. They argue that the bill would lead to a permanent loss of valuable land, inflation of agricultural land values, and bypassing traditional land use laws. Additionally, some concerns about corruption and prioritization of profits over sustainable practices, while others suggest that cities should adopt established state law processes for urban growth boundary expansions. Furthermore, opponents highlight the potential harm to the state's historic land use act, which protects farm and forest lands for natural resource-based industries and conservation efforts, as well as the associated costs and detrimental effects on taxpayers.
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