When a land use dispute related to a proposal or application for financial assistance under an Applicable Program arises, the proposal sponsor/applicant is expected to resolve the dispute directly with the government of the city or county where the proposed project is to be located. The Department will not provide funding for such a project until the dispute is resolved, as indicated by documentation pursuant to OAR 123-008-0025.
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In other cases, the Department may attempt to resolve disputes regarding land use issues by direct contact with the applicable local governing body. Whenever possible, Department efforts to resolve land use disputes shall be pursued prior to and through local government land use proceedings.