# ORS § 267.107: 267.107 Resolution to create certain districts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.107

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 267.107
- **Heading:** 267.107 Resolution to create certain districts
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.107

## Text

Notwithstanding ORS 267.085 (Resolution to form district) :

(1) The governing body of the most populous city in a metropolitan statistical area may by resolution propose creation of a mass transit district if the governing body finds that area-wide mass transit needs cannot be met by local transit operation.

(2) The resolution of the governing body shall:

(a) Be considered at a public hearing only after notice as required for regular consideration of other resolutions by city charter or ordinance;

(b) Include findings of the need for creation of a mass transit district in the affected area;

(c) Describe the boundaries of the proposed district, which may be limited to a proposed service area but which may not extend beyond the limits of the city’s urban growth boundary; and

(d) If approved, be addressed to and filed with the governing body of the county in which the proposed district is principally situated.

(3) Upon receipt of the resolution under subsection (2) of this section, the county governing body shall commence district formation proceedings as provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(4) The county governing body shall order an election within the proposed district for approval or disapproval by the electors voting on the question of formation of a district under this section, notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 198.810 (Order for formation) (3).

(5) A certified copy of an order forming a mass transit district shall be filed with the Governor. [1977 c.347 §2; 1979 c.585 §1; 1999 c.454 §3; 2009 c.11 §30; 2018 c.4 §1]

Source: Section 267.107 — Resolution to create certain districts; contents; election; filing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 267.001 267.001 Authority of certain mass transit and transportation districts to impose vehicle registration fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.001.md)
- [ORS § 267.010 267.010 Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.010.md)
- [ORS § 267.020 267.020 Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.020.md)
- [ORS § 267.030 267.030 Use of alternative fuels for certain district vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.030.md)
- [ORS § 267.080 267.080 Creation of district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.080.md)
- [ORS § 267.085 267.085 Resolution to form district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.085.md)
- [ORS § 267.090 267.090 Directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.090.md)
- [ORS § 267.095 267.095 Terms of directors first appointed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.095.md)
- [ORS § 267.097 267.097 Governor to solicit recommendations for director in metropolitan statistical area with population over 400,000](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.097.md)
- [ORS § 267.107 267.107 Resolution to create certain districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.107.md)
- [ORS § 267.108 267.108 Appointment of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.108.md)
- [ORS § 267.114 267.114 Minimum area of district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.114.md)
- [ORS § 267.120 267.120 Officers of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.120.md)
- [ORS § 267.125 267.125 Meetings of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T24_C267_S267.125.md)

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