# ORS § 227.165: 227.165 Planning and zoning hearings officers

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T21_C227_S227.165

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 227.165
- **Heading:** 227.165 Planning and zoning hearings officers
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 227 / Section 227.165

## Text

A city may appoint one or more planning and zoning hearings officers, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Such an officer shall conduct hearings on applications for such classes of permits and zone changes as the council designates. [1973 c.739 §7; 1975 c.767 §6]

Source: Section 227.165 — Planning and zoning hearings officers; duties and powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors227.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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