City of Sherwood holds vote to challenge new state housing laws

City of Sherwood holds vote to challenge new state housing laws

Over the last few years, the Oregon Legislature has passed a number of bills aimed at reducing red tape in the state, so housing can be built faster.But the new laws tend to reduce a city’s ability to manage growth, and they have rankled some city officials. For example, it used to be that people living within 1,000 feet had to be notified when a new development was coming. But the state changed the law so only people within 100 feet have to be …