ORS 267.253
Petition for withdrawal from district

  • filing period
  • number of signatures
  • contents of petition

(1)

If the electors of an affected area wish to withdraw from a district, they may file a petition for withdrawal with the district board at the times and in the manner provided for in this section. However, if the formation of the district was initiated under ORS 267.107 (Resolution to create certain districts), the petition for withdrawal may not include any area within the urban growth boundary described in ORS 267.114 (Minimum area of district).

(2)

A petition for withdrawal under this section may be filed only during the period from January 1 to August 30 in calendar year 2001 and in every fifth calendar year thereafter.

(3)

A petition for withdrawal under this section shall be signed by not less than 15 percent of the electors registered in the affected area described in the petition.

(4)

A petition filed under this section shall contain substantially the following:

(a)

A statement that the petition is filed pursuant to ORS 267.250 (Definitions for ORS 267.250 to 267.263) to 267.263 (Withdrawal of territory not subject to boundary commission review);

(b)

The names of the district and all affected counties; and

(c)

A request that proceedings be commenced for the withdrawal of the affected area from the district.

(5)

There shall be attached to the petition a map which clearly and precisely shows the exterior boundaries of the affected area by reference to prominent landmarks such as streets, highways, rivers or the boundaries of cities and counties. The map shall be used in lieu of a metes and bounds or legal description of the affected area.

(6)

The district board, within five days after receiving a petition filed under this section which conforms to the requirements of this section, shall file the petition with the county clerk of each county in which any part of the affected area is located for signature verification. [1987 c.799 §3; 1999 c.444 §4; 1999 c.454 §4]

Source: Section 267.253 — Petition for withdrawal from district; filing period; number of signatures; contents of petition, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html.

267.001
Authority of certain mass transit and transportation districts to impose vehicle registration fees 267.010
Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394 267.020
Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district 267.030
Use of alternative fuels for certain district vehicles 267.080
Creation of district 267.085
Resolution to form district 267.090
Directors 267.095
Terms of directors first appointed 267.097
Governor to solicit recommendations for director in metropolitan statistical area with population over 400,000 267.107
Resolution to create certain districts 267.108
Appointment of directors 267.114
Minimum area of district 267.120
Officers of board 267.125
Meetings of board 267.130
Additional compensation prohibited 267.135
General manager 267.140
Duties of general manager 267.145
General manager’s attendance at board meetings 267.150
Ordinances 267.153
Administrative process for adjudicating ordinance violations 267.154
Collection of data relating to administrative process for adjudicating ordinance violations 267.170
Initiative and referendum 267.200
Existence, status and general powers of districts 267.203
Authority to enter into transaction for electricity or diesel fuel 267.205
Classification and designation of service areas 267.207
Change of district boundaries 267.208
Effective date of change of boundaries 267.210
Preparation of general plan for mass transit system 267.218
Feasibility reports and public bidding not required for construction and improvement projects costing less than $50,000 267.225
Intergovernmental agreements 267.227
Relationship with Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority 267.230
Exemption from public utility or railroad regulation 267.235
Protection of employees’ rights when an operating transportation system is acquired 267.237
Criminal records check 267.240
Accessibility of facilities and equipment to elderly persons and persons who have disabilities 267.245
District exempt from right of way fencing requirements 267.247
Acquisition of district lands by adverse possession or operation of statute of limitations prohibited 267.250
Definitions for ORS 267.250 to 267.263 267.253
Petition for withdrawal from district 267.255
Hearing on petition 267.257
Study of area proposed to be withdrawn 267.260
Withdrawal ordinance 267.263
Withdrawal of territory not subject to boundary commission review 267.265
Use of moneys derived from withdrawal of territory from district 267.300
Authority of district to finance system 267.302
Restrictions on financing for districts formed under ORS 267.107 267.305
Levy, collection, enforcement of ad valorem taxes 267.310
Revolving fund 267.320
User charges, fees and tolls 267.325
Lease purchase agreements 267.330
General obligation bonds 267.334
Electoral approval for issuance of general obligation bonds by Tri-Met to fund extension of light rail 267.335
Authority to issue revenue bonds 267.340
Refunding bonds 267.345
Issuance of bonds 267.360
Business, trade, occupational and professional licenses and fees 267.370
District taxing authority 267.380
Definitions for ORS 267.380 and 267.385 267.385
Employer payroll tax 267.387
Restrictions on increase in payroll tax 267.390
Acceptance of funds from United States 267.394
Investment of certain funds held by TriMet 267.400
Authority to issue short-term obligations 267.410
Certain districts authorized to impose employer payroll tax on state agencies and political subdivisions 267.420
Employer payroll tax on State of Oregon and political subdivisions 267.430
Certain state agencies exempt from employer payroll tax 267.480
TriMet Crash Advisory Committee 267.510
Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650 267.515
Application of ORS chapter 255 to district 267.517
Use of alternative fuels for certain district vehicles 267.520
Method of forming district 267.530
Establishment of permanent tax rate limit at time of formation 267.540
Governing body 267.550
Status of district 267.560
General powers 267.570
Powers relating to public transportation 267.575
Preparation of public transit system plan 267.580
Employees 267.590
Interagency agreements 267.612
Acquisition of district lands by adverse possession or operation of statute of limitations prohibited 267.615
Financing methods 267.620
Power to levy taxes 267.622
Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue 267.630
Issuance and sale of bonds 267.640
Refunding bonds 267.650
Finance elections 267.990
Penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 267.253’s source at oregon​.gov