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The Public Utility Commission Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Land Use Board of Appeals. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) was created by legislation in 1979 and has exclusive jurisdiction to review all governmental land-use decisions, whether legislative or quasi-judicial in nature. LUBA was created to simplify the appeal process, speed resolution of land-use disputes and provide consistent interpretation of state and local land-use laws. The governor appoints the three-member board to serve four-year terms, subject to Senate confirmation. The board members serving on LUBA must be members of the Oregon State Bar.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 550 Capitol St. NE, Suite 235, Salem 97301-2552
Telephone: 503-373-1265
Fax: 503-373-1580
Contact: Melissa Ryan, Board Chair; Kelly Burgess, Paralegal
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: William F. Wilson
Records Officer E-mail: Kelly Burgess
Staff Directory from Oregon.gov
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Legal and Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS 197.810
Natural Resources Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
State Archives Holdings - a select list of the agency's records available for research at the State Archives
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog